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Joined 2022
Tetsuo H.
Available Areas
Hiroshima (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
8 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Tetsuo H.
Hi, I'm Tetsuo.
I'm a certified local licensed English tour guide in Hiroshima, Japan. I was born and bred in Hiroshima and would like to share my lovely hometown to guests from all over the world.
My guiding feature is "flexible tour" that I can handle and follow what guests are interested in / would like to see more to make guests' experience fully memorable.
Looking for a booking from you and see you there!
Important
I can guide you on any day of the week, as long as no other tours are scheduled.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Full-day Hiroshima/Miyajima tour with Local certified guide
This is full day tour stops 2 UNESCO’s world cultural heritage site Miyajima island and Atomic Bob Dome in Hiroshima city. Taking public transportation and walking, you can enjoy and feel atmosphere of the city.
Full-day Hiroshima/Miyajima tour with Local certified guide
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Half-day Peace park and historical place in Hiroshima city
Discover Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and landmarks on this half-day tour led by a local guide born in Hiroshima. With family ties to the atomic bombing, the guide shares stories of survival and peace. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and learn about August 6, 1945. This tour highlights Hiroshima’s inspiring recovery and vibrant present while offering a meaningful, family-friendly experience. Join us to explore Hiroshima’s journey from tragedy to hope.
Half-day Peace park and historical place in Hiroshima city
Reviews
Heather S.
“Pancho is the best!!”
We had the most wonderful day with Pancho! Our group of 8 (ranging from age 13-73) all thoroughly enjoyed our day. Pancho is very knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We were initially going to just explore Miyajima and Hiroshima on our own, but we are so glad that we were able to spend the day with Pancho. There were countless things we would have missed out on. Go with Pancho - he’s the best!
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Tetsuo H.
Hi Heathere, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure spending the day with your family. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone, and I'm especially happy to hear that guests of all ages enjoyed the experience together(and I did). I'm also delighted that you felt the guided tour helped you discover places and stories that might otherwise have been missed. That's exactly what I hope every guest takes away from the day. Thank you again for your kind recommendation. I hope to welcome you all back to Hiroshima someday! Warm regards, Pancho
Randy E.
“Highly recommend this tour”
This was an outstanding tour. Our guide, Pancho, was excellent. His friendly disposition and great knowledge made our tour very enjoyable. He was one of the best tour guides we have had on all of our many trips. Highly recommend him!!
Tetsuo H.
Hi Randy, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly means the world to me to be mentioned alongside the best guides from all your travels - that's about the highest compliment I could receive. I loved spending the day with you and sharing Hiroshima's story. Your curiosity and engagement made it such a pleasure to guide you, and those are the kinds of interactions that remind me why I do this work. Thank you for taking the time to recommend me so warmly. I hope Hiroshima left you with memories you'll carry for a long time. Safe travels, and I'd be honored to show you more of Japan if your journeys ever bring you back this way! Pancho
Corinne N.
“The highlight of our Japan trip”
Pancho’s thoughtful and deeply insightful tour of Hiroshima truly left a lasting impression on the whole family (parents and two children, aged 18 and 15). The tour was engaging, moving, and wonderfully varied throughout. We especially appreciated hearing about Pancho’s own family history and how they survived the atomic bombing, which made the experience even more personal and meaningful. He answered all of our questions and adapted the tour perfectly to our interests and pace. One particularly memorable moment was folding paper cranes together and placing them at the Children’s Peace Monument. We also enjoyed sharing lunch and having further interesting conversations. Pancho’s English is excellent, and his warmth and knowledge made this a truly special experience. We highly recommend this tour with Pancho.
Tetsuo H.
Hi Corinne, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and heartfelt review. It really means a lot to me. I'm so happy to hear that the tour became a highlight of your family's visit to Japan. Folding paper cranes together at the Children's Peace Monument and sharing my family's story with you were truly special moments for me as well. These are the experiences that stay with me long after the tour ends. I'm really glad you enjoyed lunch together! That's one of my favorite Japanese foods and Hiroshima's comfort food, so it makes me so happy that you liked it. Our conversations during the tour were just as enjoyable for me - it was a wonderful opportunity to learn about each other's countries and cultures. Thank you for your kind words about my English and for recommending my tour. Spending the day with your family - seeing how your children engaged with the history and asked such thoughtful questions - reminded me why I love doing this work. I hope Hiroshima will always hold a special place in your family's memories. Thank you again! Pancho
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