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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima's History

Art, Culture, & Historical
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Hugh C.

Joined 2018

Hugh C.
4.94 / 5
(79 reviews)
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An in-depth tour of the fascinating history of Hiroshima including the A-Bomb Dome, and the monuments and museum in Peace Memorial Park, followed by lunch as per what might be your available preference but I recommend Hiroshima okonomiyaki, a scrumptious layered savoury pancake.

Itinerary

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

11:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Hotel, guests arrival point (Hiroshima Station, or cruise ship berth )

11:10 AM

Hiroshima Station

greet guests on the station platform and escort to Hotel

12:00 PM

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Begin at the "ground zero" to set the stage and continue a tour of the park and its monuments and memorials including the A Bomb Dome, and Peace Memorial Museum.

02:30 PM

lunch

As discussed and agreed

03:50 PM

HOTEL

escort group back to hotel

Ending Point

At your hotel in Hiroshima

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee

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What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and the guide)

lunch

entrance fee: Peace Memorial Hall ¥200 per adult

Tour Important Information

wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Guests should be able to walk a proximate total of 3 km total over the course of the day, at a comfortable pace during the tour across a mostly flat course.


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.

** the tour is not available December 29 - 31 (venues closed)

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Hiroshima Tour Guide - Hugh C.

Joined 2018

Hugh C.
4.94 / 5
(79 reviews)
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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

Thank you, Hugh!

We were fortunate to spend October 25th of this year with Hugh on a one-day tour of Naoshima. Not only did he guide us through museums and art installations, but he also introduced us to the island’s lesser-known corners and took us to the best local coffee spots.Hugh was incredibly accommodating, ensuring our day trip was comfortable and enjoyable. He went above and beyond, picking us up from our hotel in Okayama and dropping us off at the end of a long, fulfilling day.Having lived in Japan for decades, Hugh is deeply immersed in its culture. He has a fascinating life story and is an accomplished calligrapher, martial artist, painter, and overall intellectual. Our day with him was not only filled with art but also enriched by fascinating conversations and stories.Hugh had carefully planned our itinerary to ensure we made the most of our time on the island, and we are grateful for his thoughtful approach, especially since this was our only opportunity to experience Naoshima. If you're looking for a guide who speaks both English and Japanese, and who not only shares insightful information about exhibits but also offers a deep understanding of Japanese culture and customs, Hugh is an excellent choice. Be sure to book his time in advance!

M

Marinella M.

5 / 5
Aug 12, 2024

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Interessante giornata a Hiroshima

Hugh e’ stato una guida molto preparata, efficiente e simpatica. Grazie ai suoi racconti e alle sue spiegazioni siamo riusciti a immergerci nella cultura, anche culinaria, della città. Lo consiglio!

Marinella M.

grazie mille Marinella! È stato un grande piacere condividere la giornata con tutti voi.

R

Robert W.

5 / 5
Aug 12, 2024

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A most interesting, informative and fun tour

Hugh provided a wonderful tour for our small group of 4. It was both very informative and a lot of fun. He is extremely knowledgeable about the locations we toured, providing great depth and insights into their details, history and significance. He was also able to answer all our other questions about Japan in general. He clearly has a deep love and understanding of all things Japanese. Thanks Hugh for a wonderful tour!

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