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Hiroshima cultural excursion
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Joined 2018
With this tour, you can visit two traditional and latest cultural highlights
In the morning, you can visit Miyajima island to see the big Torii gate and Itsukushima shrine with some historical buildings. You will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere with the beautiful scenery and nature.
You can also visit Shimose museum in the afternoon. The museum is designed by renowned architect Shigeru Ban and facing the Seto Inland Sea, the Museum here has been named the “world's most beautiful museum” by UNESCO.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the station or your hotel in Hiroshima
- At the main ticket gate of Hiroshima station or your hotel lobby
Miyajima Island
Miyajima is thought to be the island where God lives. It is said that Itsukushima Shrine is built on the coast because the entire island is considered the body of God and is sanctified. Itsukushima Shrine was built at the end of the 6th century. The landscape combined with the vermilion lacquered shrine building, the green virgin forest at the back, and the blue sea duly symbolizes the Japanese sense of beauty. The beauty of the landscapes continues to attract visitors.
You can visit the Torii gate, shrine and other traditional buildings.
Wild deer live on the island as the messengers of the god welcome you.
Okonomiyaki for lunch
Okonomiyaki is a layered pancake, Hiroshima’s soul food.
It has several layered with egg, noodles, pork and some vegetables.
If you are here, you cannot miss it!
However, you can have other options as you request.
Shimose Art Museum
(Closed on Mondays)
The Simose Art Museum is a newly opened (March 2023) art museum in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, designed by architect Shigeru Ban, featuring a collection of approximately 500 artworks and artifacts assembled by Yumiko Shimose and her family over half a century.
Ending Point
At the station or anywhere you request in Hiroshima
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
Guide fee and tour coordination
Any entrance fee (2300 yen per person) for guests and guide.
Any transportation (about 2500 yen per person) during the tour for guests and guide. If we take a taxi, it costs more.
If you have JR train pass, all train fee and ferry fee will be covered.
Lunch (about 1500 yen per person) for guests and guide.
Any shopping during the tour.
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking but I can adjust the pace and distance since this is a private tour.
The museum is closed on Mondays.
Important message from the supplier
I am usually available from 9:00until 5pm.
I also prefer a month advanced booking your request date since I have another job and need to arrange.
I am sorry but I am available from 9:00am until 3pm on Thursday for a while. I appreciate your understanding and look forward to your request.
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 Kazumi M.
Hi everyone.
I'm Kazumi. I am a qualified tour guide.I have been guiding Hiroshima since 2010.
Through guiding Hiroshima, I can give my guests my knowledge of this area and Japanese culture. At the same time, I can learn their understanding of Japan and the differences between our culture and theirs, which is very interesting. I also believe that meeting with local people is the best way to know the area. I was born and grew up in Hiroshima. I am very happy to give you wonderful time and memories in Hiroshima. I am really looking forward to hearing from you.
Reviews
Derek E.
“A meaningful and memorable day with Kazumi”
We spent the day with our guide, Kazumi, visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, followed by a ferry trip to Miyajima Island. Kazumi was not only very knowledgeable but also personable and engaging. Her excellent grasp of English meant we were able to enjoy some truly fascinating conversations throughout the day. At the Peace Museum and Park, she guided us with great sensitivity, giving us time to reflect on the tragic events while sharing thoughtful insights that deepened our understanding. In the afternoon, she lightened the tone as we took the ferry to Miyajima Island, making sure we experienced the highlights, from the floating torii gate to the deer wandering the streets. It was a perfectly balanced day of history, culture, and natural beauty. Kazumi made the experience memorable, and we would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Hiroshima.
Deborah B.
“Excellent Tour & Guide”
We were in Hiroshima via the Diamond Princess cruise. This tour was perfect for a cruise port day. We spent quality time at the museum, peace park and local area, then took a 20-minute train to the ferry terminal for a 10-minute ferry to Miyajima Island. Miyajima Island is a must-see — it is beautiful and walkable. Kazumi, our guide, was exceptional. She lived in the States and UK, and is a Hiroshima native. She is knowledgeable about the history of Hiroshima and shared it in a personal manner. She is smart, funny, knowledgeable and a joy to spend time with. She also introduced us to okinomiyaki, and the small restaurant was terrific. Recommend this tour and Kazumi without hesitation and we hope to tour with Kazumi again when we return.
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Kazumi M.
Thank you so much for your excellent review. I really appreciate you chose me as your guide and enjoyed my tour today. I hope you could go back to your ship without any problem. Please send my best regards to Jennifer and Kate. Hope your happy voyage will continue and safe back to your home. Thank you Kazumi
Girish A.
“Hiroshima trip”
Kazumi met us for our day trip to Hiroshima from Kyoto. She was very knowledgeable about the area and the history of the place. Took us for a Hiroshima favorite pancake lunch which was very good. She did share her family history with us and even got a small gift for our boys. Would recommend her highly for trip in that area.
Kazumi M.
Thank you for your great review, Girish. I am glad that you enjoyed my tour with too hot weather. I hope you could have a great time in Osaka, too. Please send my best regards to your family. It was very nice meeting you all. Thank you Kazumi
$164/ per group
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