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Hiroshima Private Tour -
Hiroshima Private Tour -
Hiroshima Private Tour -
Hiroshima Private Tour -
Hiroshima Private Tour -

Hiroshima cultural excursion

Art, Culture, & Historical
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Kazumi M.

Joined 2018

Kazumi M.
4.99 / 5
(145 reviews)
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Hiroshima
English
6 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Kazumi M.)
Up to 7 people

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!

09:30 AM

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

What‘s included

Guide fee and tour coordination

What‘s not included

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
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Kazumi M.

Joined 2018

Kazumi M.
4.99 / 5
(145 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

One of the best tours I’ve ever experienced!

Kazumi is rated as one of the best English speaking Hiroshima guides. There’s a reason— she is that good. Despite it being a miserable weather day, we thoroughly enjoyed seeing Hiroshima with Kazumi. We started our tour at the Peace Museum and she added personal commentary and stories to what we learned at the museum. We spent some time learning about the buildings that remained standing after the atomic blast and even went to the site where the bomb exploded. Next we had a delicious lunch, okonomiyaki, and then went to Miyajima · Itsukushima Shrine where we learned about the differences between shrines and temples. In every aspect of the day, Kazumi catered to our preferences. We avoided big crowds and she was infinitely patient as we took tons of pictures. She even took us back to the train station and made sure we got on the right train! The day was fantastic in spite of the weather and Kazumi was the reason. If you are able to book her for a personal tour, consider yourself lucky! We loved spending the day with Kazumi and could not recommend her more. Thank you.

Renee K.

Kazumi M.

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I am so happy that you enjoyed the tour although we had rain all day. I told my family about the story of finding me and they were so surprised and praised me. I will keep trying to make the guests happy and satisfied. Hope you enjoy the rest of your staying in Japan and safe back to Chicago. Thank you Kazumi

Hiroshima and Miyajima on a rainy day

We had a wonderful experience with Kazumi as our guide in Hiroshima. She was knowledgeable and thoughtfully guided us through key sites in both Hiroshima and Miyajima. As vegetarians, we especially appreciated the effort she made to find us a place where we could enjoy authentic Japanese food tailored to vegetarian/vegan preferences. Kazumi was reliable, pleasant, and easy to communicate with throughout. Her clear communication and strong command of English made the experience seamless and enjoyable.

Ramesh R.

Kazumi M.

Thank you for your wonderful review. I am happy to hear that you had a great time with me. I also enjoyed sharing my knowledge with you and your wife. I also appreciated you also shared your culture and knowledge. Please send my best retro your wife and your son who recommended you to visit Hiroshima. Thank you Kazumi

An Incredible Day With Kazumi in Hiroshima

We’ve literally just got back to our hotel following a day with Kazumi in Hiroshima. And what a day it was! We visited the Memorial Museum and Park and surrounding areas, had a typical Okonomiyaki meal at a local restaurant and then on to Miyajima island. Kazumi was excellent as a guide. Excellent English. She went into great detail to explain everything to us. Her knowledge is excellent. And to learn about the bomb and how her family was impacted was very thought provoking. She was very relaxed and very friendly. She also answered everything we could ask of her and was great in explaining the Japanese way of life and customs. We felt like we learned so much from her. We all thoroughly enjoyed our day with her. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone thinking of using a guide whilst in Hiroshima. Thank you Kazumi for making our day so special and for looking after us. From three very happy people from the UK. Paul, Claudia and Toby.

Paul M.

Kazumi M.

Thank you for your quick review, Paul. It was so nice to be your guide and to share my knowledge with you today. You are all friendly and your conversation reminded me of the days in England. I appreciated you chose me as your guide since I also really enjoyed today. Please send my best regards to Claudia and Toby. Thank you Kazumi

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