Hiroshima (Living), Kagawa, Okayama, Shimane, Yamaguchi
English (Native), Japanese
4 hours on average
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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.
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.
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**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.
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Had a wonderful day in Hiroshima with Hugh. He was wonderful at explaining the meaning and history of the sites we visited. Before even arriving Hugh was easy to communicate with to arrange meeting point etc. We loved our lunch with the locals at Lopez. He was even kind enough to come with us to the train station to help us change our return tickets. Thanks for a great day Hugh!
Thanks Paty, Paul and Pablo. I spent a great day with you all. Thanks for a great review. Wishing you a lovely remainder of your stay and safe travels. Best Hugh
We had the pleasure of having Hugh to show us around Hiroshima and Miyajima on our day trip from Osaka recently. He met us right at our Shinkansen’s door and started the tour immediately. He shared his knowledge of not just Hiroshima and its history but also about Japan past and present. My teenage son who studied History in school took the opportunity to ask Hugh many questions while transiting from one location to another. Hugh patiently answered all of them and left a deep impression on my son. At the end of the tour, Hugh took us back to the station for our train back to Osaka. For his level of service and knowledge, I would highly recommend Hugh to anyone who is keen to explore Hiroshima and Miyajima on a guided tour. By the way, Hugh speaks excellent English and Japanese.
Thank you Andrew for a wonderful review! I’’m so glad to know you all enjoyed the tour. It was a great pleasure sharing the day with you and your family. Best regards, Hugh
Thanks Hugh Cann for an exceptional day touring Hiroshima. We are a family of 5 (ages 10, 13,14) and Hugh was informative, flexible and great company. The walking tour of the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace memorial park was an incredibly insightful experience. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum was exceptional. The okonomiyaki lunch was absolutely delicious. The ferry trip to Miyajima was amazing. Definitely a highlight. Hugh recommended a fantastic sushi restaurant also. We wished we had another day in Hiroshima to explore more. Thanks Hugh for sharing your love for Hiroshima. Highly Recommended!! And book 2 days with Hugh as there is so much to see.
Dear Kate & Sam, Zoe, Esther, Georgie, Thanks for the great review. You were all wonderful guests to spend the day with and I’m so glad you enjoyed. Certainly, wishing you all a fabulous trip and great skiing! Best Hugh
Loved our Japan experience even more with this walking-learning tour! Thank you Hugh! This tour was wonderful! The Shukkie-en Gardens and the Hiroshima castle with its grounds were very lovely. We appreciated them even more knowing the historical background and cultural and religious aspects that led to their creation and maintenance. The Peace Memorial park is a reminder of a significant past which we should all remember and learn from. Hugh was very friendly, accommodating and patient. We didn't feel pressured or stressed. We especially loved his tour because he was easy to converse with in English which was one of the difficulties we had with other licensed local tour guides. Hence, we actually learned more from him and enjoyed the tour more. We felt very comfortable with him. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the places we went to, and the history of Japan in general (amazing!). He also showed us a good place to eat which was very nice! We definitely recommend him to anyone having a tour in Hiroshima and the surrounding areas. He is fluent in both Japanese and English so yeah, book a tour with him.
Hi Julie, Julian, Judy, and Jane! I enjoyed sharing the day with you and thanks for lunch! This is a wonderful review and touches on all the aspects I hope people will appreciate. Thanks so much! Best Hugh