Hiroshima Classical Walking Tour
Joined 2018
A lovely relaxed half-day tour where we’ll share a comfortable three-stage walking tour as we stroll through Hiroshima’s classical Japanese landscaped gardens. Visit Hiroshima Castle and explore the interior Museum, before a tour of the fascinating modern history of Hiroshima including the A-Bomb Dome, and Peace Memorial Park.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel, guests arrival point (Hiroshima Station, or cruise ship berth )
Hotel or Guest's arrival point.
Meet at the guests' hotel or greet on arrival at the bullet train entrance ticket gate, or possibly cruise ship berth..
Hiroshima Shukkei-en Gardens
The feudal age classically modelled landscape gardens that were once the personal privilege of the domain lord encircling a pond populated with carp and turtles; a beautiful oasis in downtown Hiroshima.
Hiroshima Castle
Walk through the grounds and a short tour of the Castle and in the interior museum view exhibits about the history of the castle and Japanese castles in general and enjoy the splendid views from the top floor of the main keep.
Peace Memorial Park and Environs
Walk through the grounds and a short tour of the Castle interior museum and splendid view from the top floor of the main keep.
Peace Memorial Park:
Beginning at the Hypocentre (ground zero) to set the stage for the telling of the history of the 6th August 1945.
Followed by the nearby Atomic Bomb Dome, the main focal memorial of the area.
After which take a guided tour of the monuments of the Peace Memorial Park – Children’s Memorial, Peace Bell, Unknown Victims Mound, Korean Victim’s Memorial, and Cenotaph, concluding at the Peace Memorial Museum.
Ending Point
Hiroshima Peace memorial Museum.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
cost includes guide's fee
***Transportation, gifts, meals, and refreshments are not included.
entry fees not included (total ¥570 per head)
***Once I send a requested tour offer I hold that date for 36 hours. Please note that I supply tours for several companies and I will close that date to enquiries via other providers for that period; if a booking is not made I reopen my availability. I am contractually obliged to accept bookings made for dates open on a provider site calendar; as such, I cannot guarantee availability until a booking is set. Thanks for your understanding.
Tour Important Information
Comfortable walking shoes are necessary. Guests are able to walk a proximate total of 3 km total at a comfortable pace during the tour across flat course with the exception of the castle museum where there are steps ascending three floors.
** the tour is not available December 29 - 31 (venues 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 2018
About Tour Guide Hugh C.
Hi!
Thanks for reviewing my profile.
I am Australian, from Sydney originally but my life with Japan and its culture and history spans 30 odd years and I have been a Hiroshima resident for 18 of those 30 years.
I joined GoWithGuide just recently but be assured I have led many tours in Hiroshima and more widely throughout metropolitan and regional Japan, sharing conversations about the unique society, its fascinating culture and history. I also have written several tourism blogs for inbound tour companies and also the Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Bureau.
I speak fluent Japanese and I have immersed myself in the experience of living here in modern and traditional culture and spent many years studying martial arts Aikido and Iaido. I also have a strong interest in Buddhist teachings. My Japanese calligraphy work over the years has been received recognition and several awards and commissions both in Japan and elsewhere.
I'm looking forward to spending a great experience sharing the culture and history of Hiroshima with you.
Reviews
Julie M.
“Interesting day visiting Miyajima”
Pleasant day visiting Miyajima with Hugh
Betty B.
“A Day With Hugh”
We had a wonderful day with Hugh, visiting Miyajima Island and touring Hiroshima. It was a rainy, cold and dreary kind of a day, but we were able to make the most of it due to his expert knowledge of the areas. Hugh has an outgoing , pleasant personality and provided us with so much information throughout the day about all aspects of life in Japan. And we so enjoyed our lunch of okonomiyaki at his favorite little lunch stop! If you have the chance to get Hugh as your guide, jump on it, because we thought he was great! Bette & Peter B.
Hugh C.
thanks Bette & Pete! It was a great pleasure to share your day.
Hannah P.
“Awesome your of Hiroshima”
Had a great day with Hugh learning about not only the atomic bomb but also Japanese history and culture as a whole. Very accommodating and pleasant to be around!
Hugh C.
Thanks Hannah! It was a pleasure sharing your day.
$235/ per group
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