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In December 1996, this Atomic Bomb Dome was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List based on the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. As a historical witness that conveys the disaster of the first atomic bombing in history, and as a symbol of enduring peace, this dome has been standing for 70 years.
In December 1996, this Atomic Bomb Dome was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List based on the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. As a historical witness that conveys the disaster of the first atomic bombing in history, and as a symbol of enduring peace, this dome has been standing for 70 years.
In spring, the Peace Park is decked out with various kinds of flowers. Cherry blossoms, tulips and other beautiful flowers provide more consolation to those who pray for peace at this special place. Flowers may be seasonal and fleeting, but people in Hiroshima welcome you anytime throughout the year with smiling faces.
In spring, the Peace Park is decked out with various kinds of flowers. Cherry blossoms, tulips and other beautiful flowers provide more consolation to those who pray for peace at this special place. Flowers may be seasonal and fleeting, but people in Hiroshima welcome you anytime throughout the year with smiling faces.
In and around the Peace Memorial Park, you may encounter many cenotaphs and monuments. This monument is standing in a corner, but just in front of Bell of Peace. It reads that we dedicated this bell as a symbol of Hiroshima aspiration. Let all nuclear arms and wars be gone. And the nations live in true peace! May it ring to all corners of the earth to meet the ear of every man, for in it throb and palpitate the hearts of its peace-loving donors. So may you, too, friends. Step forward and toll the bell for peace.
In and around the Peace Memorial Park, you may encounter many cenotaphs and monuments. This monument is standing in a corner, but just in front of Bell of Peace. It reads that we dedicated this bell as a symbol of Hiroshima aspiration. Let all nuclear arms and wars be gone. And the nations live in true peace! May it ring to all corners of the earth to meet the ear of every man, for in it throb and palpitate the hearts of its peace-loving donors. So may you, too, friends. Step forward and toll the bell for peace.
This old Fukuro-machi Elementary School is another testimony to convey the disaster of A-bombing since it served as one of relief stations. Many people wrote massages to tell or inquire the latest news of survivors' whereabouts on the walls of the school during that time and some of them still remain there even now. It is located just a couple of min. from the busy shopping street.
This old Fukuro-machi Elementary School is another testimony to convey the disaster of A-bombing since it served as one of relief stations. Many people wrote massages to tell or inquire the latest news of survivors' whereabouts on the walls of the school during that time and some of them still remain there even now. It is located just a couple of min. from the busy shopping street.
Enjoy Okonomiyaki ! ...I know the best Okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima (chuckle). Okonomiyaki is a Japanese pizza or pancake full of chopped up veggies and meats/or seafood. We. the locals love this food. Famous sweet and spicy sauce makes the Okonomiyaki tastier. Cut into a bite size and eat with Kote (spatula type cutlery). That is the way we do. Give it a try. In wintertime, you may enjoy oysters here, which are also Hiroshima's delicacy. Quickly fried with butter...uh, yam...
Enjoy Okonomiyaki ! ...I know the best Okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima (chuckle). Okonomiyaki is a Japanese pizza or pancake full of chopped up veggies and meats/or seafood. We. the locals love this food. Famous sweet and spicy sauce makes the Okonomiyaki tastier. Cut into a bite size and eat with Kote (spatula type cutlery). That is the way we do. Give it a try. In wintertime, you may enjoy oysters here, which are also Hiroshima's delicacy. Quickly fried with butter...uh, yam...
Cherry blossoms in the peace memorial park. If your visit can be made in early April. you may enjoy full of cherry blossoms like this. So beautiful.
Cherry blossoms in the peace memorial park. If your visit can be made in early April. you may enjoy full of cherry blossoms like this. So beautiful.
This is not Brugge, but Hiroshima! Please come to find so many good things over here with me.
This is not Brugge, but Hiroshima! Please come to find so many good things over here with me.
When you roam central Hiroshima, you may notice irresistible smell of freshly baked breads. Yes. It comes from this
When you roam central Hiroshima, you may notice irresistible smell of freshly baked breads. Yes. It comes from this "Anderson" building, a very famous bakery shop in Hiroshima. We may drop in at this store for a cup of coffee. This building was also A-bombed but still well used for commercial purpose. Unfortunately it is planed to rebuild in the near future to enhance earthquake disaster prevention measures.

Central Hiroshima and Okonomiyaki (Local Food) Tour

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Hiroshima
4 Hours
up to 5 people
English ( Business )
Private tour (only you and your guide)
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  • Peace Memorial Park including Memorial Museum

  • Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum

  • OKonomiyaki Restaurant

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Departure & Return

Starting time 13:30 PM ( recommended )   Flexible
Meeting Point At your hotel lobby in Hiroshima or Hiroshima Station
Ending Point At your hotel lobby in Hiroshima or Hiroshima Station

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Your food, admission and transportation fees

Important

The grand Tori Gate of the Itsukushima shrine in Miyajima is fully covered now with scaffold due to its repair work as it has been more than 140 years since the present 8th gate was erected in 1875. The completion time has not been informed yet. However what Miyajima has is not only the Tori Gate. 14 % of the whole island was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site. The gate is just part of it and I believe you still cannot miss this beautiful island even the gate itself is covered unfortunately. Thanks for your understanding.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a group tour, though. Can I come alone?

Yes, indeed. Please contact me anytime.

How much will be the necessary expenses ?

If you take a tram, it costs you 160 JPY.
Admission fee for the Peace Museum is 200 JPY/person.
If you are over 65 years old, it is 100 JPY.

Budget for dinner?

About 1000 JPY.
If you drink, it will cost more.

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

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Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Meredith Meredith United States
Excellent
10 months ago

“ Wonderful day in Hiroshima! ”

We had a wonderful day in Hiroshima. Mayumi is wonderful-she shares a wealth of knowledge both on the sites we visited and how to get there. This has been one of the best tour experiences I’ve ever had. I highly recommend Mayumi!!

MAYUMI:

Dear Meri, I appreciate your wonderful review. I was forever grateful that you were able to come to Japan and Hiroshima to share your time and joy wth us. Now we have a difficult time and many sites & facilities are shut down, though. I hope you will have good memories in Japan and come back to fully enjoy next time. Again I was so touched by your consideration and thoughtfulness. Please give my best regards to your son and friends. Thank you very much. Mayumi

Yean Teng Yean Singapore ( Couple )
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11 months ago

“ A wonderful with Mayumi ”

My wife and I spent a wonderful day with Mayumi at Miyajima and Peace Park. We were blessed with good weather (despite earlier rain forecast), and more importantly, informative, understanding and helpful guide. We have been to both places previously on our own many years ago. However, with Mayumi as our guide, we felt like we were visiting them for the very first time! Should we return to Hiroshima again, we will certainly engage her as our guide again!

MAYUMI:

Dear Yean san. I appreciate the awesome review you kindly left. I couldn’t be happier. The day I spent with you was surely memorable and joyful. It felt on the auspicious first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which made it more special for you. I was honored that I could be with you and your gracious wife on that special day. I was also very grateful for everything you two kindly did for me. May every day of the New Year brings you sweet surprises that fill your life with happiness. With gratitude, Mayumi

David David Australia ( Family )
Excellent
11 months ago

“ Tour of Hiroshima Castle & Peace Park & Museum ”

Very interesting informative & enjoyable

MAYUMI:

Dear David and Family, I am so grateful that you took the time out to leave such a good review. I would love to continue providing my guiding service to awesome clients like you. Thank you very much. Best, Mayumi

Carol Carol United States ( Solo )
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1 year ago

“ Loved Rabbit Island and was able to stop at ”

Had a wonderful day with Mayumi. She was so helpful and patient. She worked very hard to do everything I asked and more. I really enjoyed talking to her and learned a lot. She is very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! We went to Rabbit Island and talked a lot on the way over and back. I know I was an unusual client since I am quite old and still asked to go to Rabbit Island. :) She packed a LOT into one day for me. It is a day I will remember always. Thanks Mayumi. I hope I can return to Hiroshima some day to do some more sightseeing. I did not have time to see everything. I need to return.

MAYUMI:

Dear Carol, I thank you so much for the excellent review you kindly posted! I am very happy you loved the tour with me. I also loved the wonderful time spent with you. There is a famous Japanese idiom which describes a cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment; Ichi-go, Ichi-e. It can be translated as " once in a life time" or " treasure every meeting as it may not come again". However I can’t wait to have you back here, Lol. Wish you great health, happiness and successful business. Best. Mayumi

David David Australia
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1 year ago

“ Mayumi is fantastic ”

We had a very memorable day with Mayumi, who was most generous to make herself available on New Year’s Day for us. Her insights and connection to Hiroshima and its history made the day much more interesting, and helping to navigate Miyajima island on such a busy day of the year was invaluable. We would highly recommend her.

MAYUMI:

Dear David, I thank you very much for such a nice review. We just opened the book which pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book's first chapter is New Year’s Day and I was fortunate I spent great time with you to start with. Happy New Year! Best, Mayumi

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