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Joined 2022
Tetsuo (pancho) H.
Available Areas
Hiroshima (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
11 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Tetsuo (pancho) 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
Donna D.
“Perfect tour guide!”
We had a wonderful time with Pancho! The pace of the tour was perfect with occasional rests while he explained the history of Hiroshima. We made some origami and had a wonderful traditional lunch! I would definitely hire Pancho! (Also, his English was great, no problem understanding anything!)
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Tetsuo (pancho) H.
Hi Donna, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed tour with good pace, even tempreture has little bit calm down. The Origami experience is one of special activity of this half-day tour, so happy to hear it! Thank you for mention about our communication was very easy to understand each others, that boost conversation during tour and I believe we share so many things. Thank you again for your message, Have a nice time in Japan! Pancho
Patrick N.
“Wishing Pancho was our guide everywhere in Japan”
The visit to Hiroshima was powerful and emotionally intense—especially hearing the story firsthand from someone whose family lived through the bombing. It was profound. Pancho planned the day perfectly, allowing time not only to absorb the weight of Hiroshima but also to visit Miyajima Island and its iconic floating torii gate. Afterward, we returned with enough time to walk through the Peace Park and finish at the museum. This sequence matters: the museum is an incredibly heavy experience, so ending the day there feels right. What sets Pancho apart is more than his flawless timing. He’s warm, down-to-earth, and genuinely likeable. His storytelling comes from a balanced, middle perspective, which makes it even more compelling. Pancho turned what was already an important visit into one of the most memorable experiences of our two weeks in Japan. Both he—and this deeply meaningful tour—are not to be missed.
Tetsuo (pancho) H.
Hi Patrick, thank you so much for your wonderful review to the tour! That was a great day, not only for you and your company, but also to me as a guide and local too. I really glad that day was memorable. We enjoyed perfect timing to see the floating torii gate at perfect timing. Visiting Atomic-Bomd Dome, hearing stories are too emotional, some tours provides you only from limited perspectives. However, I really happy/proud to hear we shared middle perspectives stories, feelings which I really pay attention, thank you! On top on that, I was happy to introduce our local comfort food, and "pickey eaters(according to you)" liked it, finished all:-) as an unofficial Hiroshima-style Okonomiyajiki ambassadar. Thank you for joining, that was a memorable day to me too, Have a nice trip! Pancho
Katie W.
“A perfect day on Miyajima ”
This tour was fantastic and a definite highlight of our trip to Japan. We took the ferry from the peace park which was excellent and gave our achy feet a nice rest! Miyajima is a beautiful, quaint island, showing a completely different side of Hiroshima. Very scenic views of the floating Tori gate enjoyed from the temple. Pancho guided us at a perfect pace around the island, highlighting all the perfect photo spots. He also very kindly showed us the Japanese maple cake shop which allowed us to try the flavours before buying- beautiful freshly baked cakes. A lovely day exploring Miyajima with Pancho, highly recommended. Arigato gozaimasu Pancho-san
Tetsuo (pancho) H.
Dear Katie, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedbacks again! I'm delighted that you loved the Instagram-worthy photo spots I shared with you. From the iconic floating torii gate to those hidden scenic corners, capturing these perfect moments is such an important part of your travel memories. Your feedback about our touring pace means a lot to me. I always aim to balance giving everyone enough time to appreciate each site while covering all the island's highlights comfortably. I'm especially happy that you enjoyed the local sweets I introduced you to! Miyajima's traditional confections like momiji manju are such a delicious way to connect with the island's culture. Thank you again for joining the tour both Hiroshima and Miyajima. I really enjoyed having you all for 2 days, enyoed conversation during the tour too! Pancho
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