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Hiroshima Private Tour - Shimose Museum
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SHIMOSE Museum & Miyajima Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Keiko K.

Joined 2024

Keiko K.
5.00 / 5
(35 reviews)
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Hiroshima
English, German, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Keiko K.)
Up to 9 people

Shimose Art Museum is a stunning modern art museum on the Seto Inland Sea, celebrated for its innovative architecture and serene seaside setting. Its colorful, floating gallery rooms and mirrored glass façades blend art with the natural landscape, offering a unique viewing experience. Recognized internationally, it has been named one of the world’s most beautiful museums.

Afterwards, we visit Miyajima, one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Hiroshima JR station or in the lobby of your hotel

- Hiroshima JR station: in front of the central exit (around a Seven-Eleven shop)

10:00 AM

Simose Museum

The museum’s location and the “Émile Gallé Garden” are must-see highlights.

With a reservation made on site, you can also enjoy fine French cuisine.

Note: It's closed on Mondays.

12:00 PM

Lunch

There are two dining options inside the museum: a French restaurant and a casual café.

Alternatively, lunch can be arranged at the next destination.

01:30 PM

Miyajima Island

Miyajima is a beautiful island famous for its “floating” torii gate and the historic Itsukushima Shrine.

Surrounded by the Seto Inland Sea, it offers stunning scenery in every season.

Friendly deer roam freely, adding to the island’s peaceful and traditional atmosphere.

Visitors can also enjoy local food, charming streets, and panoramic views from Mt. Misen.

Ending Point

Hiroshima Station / Hiroshima City Center

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-Guide fee

-Guide's transportation from home to the meet-up place and backward (2300 yen)

What‘s not included

-Transportation during the tour: public transportation (680 yen per adult from Hiroshima to Otake JR station) and metered taxi if applicable

**A free shuttle bus runs from Otake Station to the museum on weekends only. On weekdays, we recommend taking a taxi (about 10 minutes by taxi).


-Lunch (incl. snacks & beverages on the way)


-Facility admission fee: Museum (1700-2000 yen for adults: online booking is recommended)

**Facility admission fees vary depending on the site visited.



Note*: Please cover the necessary transportation and facility admission fees for the guide during the tour

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

The Museum is closed on Mondays. So this tour is available from Tuesdays to Sundays.

Important message from the supplier

Weekdays are basically available.

Weekends are also available upon request, though, family matters are prioritized.

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 - Keiko K.

Joined 2024

Keiko K.
5.00 / 5
(35 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Keiko K.

Hello, welcome to my profile! I'm Keiko (Kay). As a national certified guide deeply passionate about the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this area, I am eager to share these experiences with you. With over 16 years of experience living abroad, mostly in Europe, I've had the privilege of immersing myself in diverse cultures and meeting incredible people from around the world. I'm sociable, outgoing and love making new connections wherever I go.


I'm also very active, enjoying sports like badminton, biking, jogging, and dancing, especially zumba and salsa. On top of that, I've been playing the piano for over *xx years, a passion that brings balance to my life. (The reason XX is simply because I hesitate to disclose my age...)


Health and nutrition are important to me, as is the same to everyone, and I love exploring new ways to stay healthy and enjoy good food!


Our itinerary will take us through some of the most iconic landmarks, as well as a few hidden gems that only locals know about. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient architecture, indulging in the local cuisine, or learning about the fascinating history that has shaped this place, I am here to tailor the tour to your interests.


Would I be a good fit for your company here in Hiroshima?


Warm regards,

Keiko(Kay)

Reviews

A great history lesson and exploration of Hiroshima’s Best Landmarks

Keiko was extremely knowledgable of everything related to the area. She even highlighted lesser known information that even locals typically do not know. The tour itself was a very thorough exploration of Hiroshima Highlight landmarks that are a must see. Keiko was also very flexible and kind. I recommend Keiko’s tour to anybody looking for a tour of Hiroshima’s rich history.

Jose B.

Keiko K.

Thank you very much for your warm review. The time I spent with your intelligent and kind-hearted son was truly meaningful for me as well. I will never forget the gentle tears he showed at the Peace Memorial Museum. Thank you for empathizing so deeply with the feelings of the people of Hiroshima. Thank you so much!! Kind regards, Keiko (Kay)

UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Hiroshima

Keiko is the consummate tour guide, looking after your every need while under her care. From getting picked up on the platform, as we exited our Shinkansen train to finally getting us back to our train station at the end of our day. As I said, our tour started with Keiko picking us up on the train platform as we exited our Shinkansen train from Kyoto. Before we even got to Hiroshima, Keiko had been in contact with us to help us book our train from Kyoto and discuss our itinerary So off we went to our first stop, the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Miyajima Island, a subway ride followed by a Ferry ride. Keiko briefed us on history of the sites we would see on the island as we travelled there. Once on the island, she provided a very thorough and detailed history of the various shrines and temples as we walked among them. We were very impressed with Keiko’s knowledge of the subject matter and the passion with which she shared it. After we completed this part of the tour, we stopped for lunch, the best seats in the restaurant were waiting for us. We got all the info on, Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, as our lunch was prepared right in front of us. It was delicious, we preferred it to the Osaka style we had tried a few days earlier. Then we were off to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. We were very moved by Keiko’s presentation of the consequences of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. We discussed numerous aspects of what happened on that day and the days, weeks, months and years after. Despite these discussions, we were overwhelmed by the visit to the Museum which painted a much more complete and shocking picture. After that very somber experience, Keiko returned us to the train station. She made sure we knew where to catch our train and gave us a detailed rundown of the dining scene at the Hiroshima train station. Keiko was the most interesting and knowledgeable guide we have ever had and she made sure we completely looked after.

Debbie K.

Keiko K.

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review. I sincerely appreciate it, especially after your long journey home. Meeting both of you was truly a pleasure for me as well. You will remain very memorable guests from Canada. I was especially grateful for how sincerely you listened to the explanations about shrines and temples, and it was a rare and valuable experience for me as a guide to have such open and enjoyable conversations about history with your husband, who has an impressively deep knowledge of the subject. I hope you will find another opportunity to visit Hiroshima — and Japan — again someday. Beyond the famous Golden Route, there is still so much beautiful nature and many hidden places to discover. I will be looking forward to welcoming you back someday!  Hugs, Kay (Keiko)

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