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HISTORIC HIROSHIMA + Distillery Tour and Tasting By Car
Join me on a very memorable stroll through its ancient history via the "shrine island" Miyajima, designated one of the three most scenic sites in Japan and a World Heritage Site.OR A tour of Peace Memorial Park in central Hiroshima to learn about its modern history with its monuments and museums including the Atomic Bomb Dome; however, if desired, I am happy to discuss customising your tour to alternative attractions in my town FOLLOWED BY a tour and tasting at Hiroshima's historic distillery.
Meeting Point
Hotel or Guest's arrival point.
Hotel or Guest's arrival point.
meet at your hotel, arrival station, or cruise ship berth
Guided tour of one historical site: Miyajima (shrine) Island and a range of its beautiful ancient structures. OR Peace Memorial Park, its monuments, and Memorial Museum
LUNCH
at a delicious local eatery according to the chosen morning tour location
DISTILLERY
An afternoon spent with a one-hour tour of a whiskey and gin distillery with a history of love of a hundred years, followed by a relaxed time sampling the distillery's award-winning products.
Hotel or Guest's arrival point.
meet at your hotel, arrival station, or cruise ship berth
Ending Point
Hotel or Guest's arrival point.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
entries except for distillery - SEE below Not Included
lunch
Tasting
*** TASTING (ADDITIONAL ¥2000 p. p.) ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF AGE APPROPRIATE OF PEOPLE - accompanying children, this fee is non-applicable.
Transportation:
By private vehicle:
2- 4 passengers: ¥13000
5-6 passengers: ¥17000
costs reimbursed directly to me on the day in JPY in cash
Tour Important Information
***IMPORTANT*** NOT AVAILABLE on SUNDAYS (distillery closed)
By Private Car - includes all costs > please see WHAT'S EXTRA
*** Please note that it is not possible to take the car onto Miyajima Island and that part of the tour is done on foot or possibly using a local taxi (as available)
***I WILL ADJUST THE FINAL BOOKING FEE TO INCLUDE TASTING (ADDITIONAL ¥2000 p. p.) ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF AGE APPROPRIATE OF PEOPLE = accompanying children this fee is non-applicable.
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 of time; 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.
***IMPORTANT*** NOT AVAILABLE on SUNDAYS (distillery closed) and DISTILLERY TOUR AVAILABLE ACCORDING to DISTILLERY CALENDAR (please book early as possible) In accordance with Japanese law children 7-19 are not permitted to take part in gthe distillery tour or tasting experience.
Important message from the guide
I am very familiar with leading tours throughout Japan so on occasion, I would be happy to create a bigger experience in other parts of the country if you would like to discuss directly with me.
***Please note that this is a three-stage process: We would agree on destinations and activities to be included. 2. I would compile an overview. 3. If that is accepted, the guest agrees to receive a detailed itinerary including information about attractions, activities and transit details.
**Depending on the guest's length of stay and the time required to produce the tour itinerary document the guest may be quoted a fee of my hourly rate up to a maximum charge of (8) eight hours and if satisfied, to agree to accept that (subject to some reasonable amendments), the agreement to receive the itinerary would be a binding contract to agree to pay for the itinerary with no further obligation to accept it as a tour offer.
**Please note that once step three has been started the guest agrees to the payment of the discussed fee.
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 Reviews
“A well rounded tour of Hiroshima. ”
Hugh was helpful, talkative and willing to answer questions during his walking tour. He went out of his way to give us food suggestions and even helped us set a reservation for one of the local restaurants. Hugh was knowledgeable as a local resident of the area.If you’re looking for a timely and concise tour, I would recommend.
Erland L.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima's History
“Very interesting insights on Japan, japanese and the history of Hiroshima”
We had a most interesting afternoon with Hugh who gave us a enormous amount of knowledge and interesting discussions about the war, japanese history and the japanese way of living. We had several contacts before our day of visit and the arrangement was perfect for our little group. Hugh has an enormous knowledge about Japan and without any problems with language as we all are fluent in english, it was a very inspiring day. Many thanks to Hugh!!
Hugh C.
(69 reviews)Thanks Erland! It was a great pleasure sharing the day with you.
“Very informative tour!”
Hugh was on time and helped us around with coin lockers before starting the tour. Though the weather was really bad and we had to make a lot of adjustments to the itinerary, Hugh was very patient and accommodating to our requests. You can see the passion in his eyes when he talks about the local history. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended!
Hugh C.
(69 reviews)Thanks Abby! And thanks for being a great group!
