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Hidden Hiroshima Experience: Yamato Museum, Coastal Town & Yatai Street Food (6 Hours Private Car)

Yatai street food

Submarine in Kure

Yatai street food

Toyota Copen GR for Solo Travellers

Toyota Prius for 2 or more Travellers

Soul Food - Okonomiyaki

Full-scale replica of "Zuiun" at Yamato Museum

Yatai street food

Yamato Museum

Hidden Hiroshima Experience: Yamato Museum, Coastal Town & Yatai Street Food (6 Hours Private Car)

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Kate M.

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Hiroshima

English (Native), Japanese (Native)

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Kate M.)

Up to 4 people

Discover a hidden side of Hiroshima on this private car tour to Kure, a historic naval town. Visit the Yamato Museum, home to the legendary battleship Yamato, the largest warship ever built in Japan. Enjoy scenic coastal views, explore local streets, and finish with an authentic yatai street food experience. This unique tour combines history, culture, and local nightlife in one unforgettable journey.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

03:00 PM

Meeting Point

Pickup at Your Hotel

- Other options: Hiroshima Station/ Port/Airport. Your guide will pick you up in a private car at your location.

03:00 PM

Scenic Drive to Kure

Enjoy a relaxing coastal drive along the Seto Inland Sea. Your guide will introduce Hiroshima’s naval history and the significance of Kure as a former imperial naval base.

04:00 PM

Yamato Museum

Explore the Yamato Museum, dedicated to Japan’s maritime history. See the impressive scale model of the battleship Yamato and learn about shipbuilding, naval engineering, and life in Kure during wartime.

05:00 PM

JMSDF Kure Museum (Submarine Museum)

Visit the unique JMSDF Kure Museum, where you can step inside a real retired submarine and experience life beneath the sea. Learn about Japan’s modern maritime defense, submarine technology, and daily operations of the crew.

06:00 PM

Light Local Dinner in Kure (Before Yatai)

Before heading to the yatai stalls, we’ll enjoy a light Japanese-style dinner in Kure. This can include a quick stop at a local eatery for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, yakiniku (grilled meat), or yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), along with a few small izakaya-style dishes or fresh seafood.

The idea is to keep it light and flexible. Just enough to sample local flavors before continuing the evening at the lively yatai stalls.

07:00 PM

Yatai Street Food Experience

Explore Kure’s local nightlife streets and visit small yatai stalls. Try freshly prepared dishes, interact with locals, and enjoy a lively, authentic atmosphere that most travelers never experience.

08:30 PM

Drive back to your hotel (or Station / Port/ Airport)

09:00 PM

Return at your hotel (or Station / Port/ Airport)

Ending Point

Drop off at your hotel (or Station / Port/ Airport)

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- Guide (Driver)

- Hotel Pick-up or Port, Airport pick-up

- Private Car Transportation (Toyota Copen GR for solo travellers, Toyota Prius for 2 or more travellers.)

- Gasoline, toll and parking fees

What‘s not included

- Dinner (Around $30 USD per person)

- Entrance tickets (Around $10 USD per person)

- Personal expenses

Tour Important Information

* This tour is not available on Tuesdays when the museum is closed.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

* Yatai may be closed on rainy or windy days as they are set outside

This tour is not available on Tuesdays when the museum is closed.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Kate M.

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About Tour Guide Kate M.

Hello! My name is Kate, and I’m a local guide based in Hiroshima.

I grew up in both Japan and Australia and fluent in both English and Japanese.

I offer comfortable car tours, allowing us to explore more locations at a relaxed pace, perfect for discovering both famous highlights and hidden gems.

I have a deep love for Hiroshima and its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. My goal is to share this special place with you in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.

I’m also happy to fully customize your tour based on your interests, whether you’d like to focus on history, local cuisine, scenic spots, or off-the-beaten-path experiences.

I look forward to welcoming you to Hiroshima and creating a memorable journey together!