A chauffered 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.
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
meet at the hotel, station or cruise ship port and head to the park for a tour of Hiroshima 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.
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!
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!
escort you to your hotel or departure point (train, bus, cruise ship)
at your hotel/ station / port
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)
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:
1-4 passengers: ¥13000
5-6 passengers: ¥18000
7-9 passengers: ¥27000
***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)
“Enjoy a special day in Japan with this Aussie guide”
Hugh was incredible! He is a Japanese soul with an Aussie accent. His deep love and respect for Japan was immediately evident and he generously shared his take on history, culture, and language on our day-long adventure. He was easy to contact by email pre-trip to work out some details and was on time at our hotel starting point. We spent a full day on foot, train, and ferry to significant locations in and around Hiroshima. We especially enjoyed our lunch stop for okonomiyaki (savory pancake) at a wonderful location we never would have found on our own. Our group of 3 finished the day 10 times smarter than when we started.
“Great Tour Guide”
Hugh is very knowledgeable and flexible to tailor our tour day due to changing circumstances. For example, when the trains to Mijiima were not available because of heavy rains and mud slide risks, we started out in the reverse order and started with the atomic bomb dome and museum. When became clear that the trains would still be out for a few more hours. We took a cab, tram and two boats to get to and from Miyajima and had a great time. He is a wealth of knowledge for history buffs like myself. His fluency in Japanese was flawless and great to have as a guide.
Hugh C.
(76 reviews)Thanks Barry! It was a great pleasure sharing the day as your guide.
Eseroghene A.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima's History
“A Blast from the Past - Letters from Hiroshima”
I have been an avid reader of anything 1945, and the cause of the war. Meeting Hugh capped it all! From the moment we met, to our final moments after the tour, it was out of this world! Hard to describe how I felt as he opened up his letters on Hiroshima, he had taken time to compile over his > 3 decades of stay in Japan! Hugh's masterful understanding of Hiroshima and its history should make every Japanese proud! If you plan to visit Hiroshima, you will be doing yourself a lot of good if you call him up Well done. More than brilliant for a tour guide. The highlight of my visit to Japan. Nothing came close at second or third place. Regards Ese
Hugh C.
(76 reviews)It was a privilege to share your day Ese!