PEACE MEMORIAL PARK and CLASSICAL GARDENS
Joined 2018
A tour of the modern 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.
Visit an absolute gem, temple grounds dotted with statues and memorials, and afterward, we'll take a stroll through Hiroshima’s classical Japanese landscaped pond garden, once the sole privilege of the ruling lord.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel/ Station / Port
- Your Hotel, or guests' arrival point (Hiroshima Station, or cruise ship berth) summarise the day's itinerary, and head to the first location
Hotel or Guest's arrival point.
meet at the hotel, station or cruise ship port and head to the park for a tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Park
A tour of the Peace Memorial Park (includes A-Bomb Dome, significant memorials, and monuments sand Peace Memorial Museum) We begin at "ground zero" where I set the stage with an in-depth talk about the history of the earth-shattering events that led up to and surround the 6th of August 1945.
lunch
as discussed and agreed though I recommend Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki scrumptious layered savoury pancake you can customise for taste and watch it prepared before your eyes!
Mitaki Temple
Not so much the temple as a tour of the sublimely serene temple grounds dotted with waterfalls and ancient memorials and statues, reaching back to the 9th CE nestled on a mountainside just outside the city. Truly a gem not to be missed!
conclude the tour
escort you to your hotel or departure point (train, bus, cruise ship)
Ending Point
at your hotel/ station / port
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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
transportation fee (you and the guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fees
TRANSPORTATION:
I use clean comfortable and reliable late-model rental vehicles ( I have a Japanese commercial passenger carrier licence)
**The vehicle attracts an additional charge to reimburse me in JPY in cash for total of included (fuel, parking, and vehicle hire) costs:
1-4 passengers: ¥13000
5-6 passengers: ¥17000
7-8 passengers: ¥26000
ENTRIES
Peace Memorial Museum entry ¥200 p we adult
Temple entry ¥200 per person
Shukkei-en Gardens Entrty ¥260 per adult (identified over 65 free)
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 with the exception of the gardens where the path is slightly up and down.
**The vehicle attracts an additional charge to reimburse all included (fuel, parking, and vehicle hire) costs:
transit from the city to Miyaki is by taxi (seats 4 passengers) and the estimated cost per taxi is ¥3000 per journey
***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)
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
Nicola S.
“Action packed day seeing the key sights in Hiroshima ”
We were a group of 8 from a cruise ship who had arranged a walking tour with Hugh. He led the tour at a fairly smart pace and a couple in our group with some mobility issues did struggle a bit with uneven ground in the garden we visited. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we saw and enthusiastic in imparting his knowledge. He was very helpful in providing information as to how best to get back to our ship. Just a pointer for others - we didn't have time to stop for a drink or anything to eat during the tour.
Niki O.
“Excellent Guide in Hiroshima”
Hugh made our visit interesting and memorable. His historical knowledge gave us added insights to the people, their lives and circumstances and the effects of the events of 1945. He has an obvious interest in the history and culture of this location. We enjoyed his company, guidance and choice of lunch venue. We recommend him highly.
Hugh C.
Thanks Niki! It was a great pleasure sharing your day.
Julie M.
“Interesting day visiting Miyajima”
Pleasant day visiting Miyajima with Hugh
$273/ per group
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