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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
Virpi H.
“Beautiful Miyajima Island Tour”
Pancho took us to see the sacred island of Miyajima. The boat ride lasted 45 minutes after which Pancho showed us his favorite places on the island. His detailed commentary gave us lots of information about the history of the island and the many shrines built there. Before we left, we had a chance to make Momiji Manju, a maple-leaf-shaped confection at a local bakery. At the end of the day, we were grateful that Pancho agreed to have another meal with us. Pancho is easy to talk to and speaks English well. We highly recommend Pancho for your guide in Hiroshima.
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Tetsuo (pancho) H.
Dear Virpi, thank you so much for your review! We were lucky to having Mamiji Manju making experience, it had been a while to me from previous experience, and happy you enjoyed it. Great to hear you liked my favorite place on Miyajima island and it's always my pleasure intorduce those spots. We visited perfect timing where peak of visitors were calm down, but still beautiful auturmn leaves there. Thank you for inviting me for the dinner, that was really great time to me again! Appreciated for your recommendation, Have a nice trip in Japan!! Pancho
Virpi H.
“Educational yet Somber Hiroshima Tour”
Our tour with Hiroshima resident Pancho was very informative and provided us lots of details regarding the fateful day of August 6th, 1945. Pancho’s family’s personal experiences gave us a particular insight into the horrific events. Pancho was very easy to communicate with and we truly enjoyed our time with him. At the end of the day, he took us to his favorite okonomiyaki restaurant to eat. We enjoyed this Hiroshima favorite dish! We highly recommend Pancho if you need a guide in Hiroshima.
Tetsuo (pancho) H.
Thank you Virpi for your 5-star review! First of all, thank you for joining 2 tours in Hiroshima/Miyajima, it's one of a good way to spend time here with relax, taking more time way. Glad to hear that you enjoyed Hiroshima tour, even most visitors interests are hard time to here, but I was happy to share not only sad stories, but also more positive perspectives and how locals are recovered from devastation. It was such a great time having you and your husband as a guest, we enjoyed so many conversations, not only guiding, exchange stories each other. Thank you for inviting me a dinner which is also fun time to me sharing my favorite food in Japan. Thank you again for your recommendation too. I really happy to hear this Hiroshima/Miyajima days are great part of your Japan trip. Thank you, Pancho
Lee T.
“Great Day with Pancho in Hiroshima and Miyajima”
We had a fantastic day with Tetsuo (Pancho) in both Miyajima and Hiroshima. He shared historical facts as well as his personal and family stories from growing up in the area. He is a very good communicator and related to all the members of our group. He pointed out the right spot for fresh oysters and found us some gluten free okonomiyaki. We highly recommend a day with Pancho!
Tetsuo (pancho) H.
Hi Lee, thank you for your 5-star review! I'm glad that you enjoyed my fact-focus stories in Hiroshima as a first Atomic-Bomb place, shring my family stories which is something positive to covercome the devastation. It was also great time to me having communicate with all of you and your company, not only guiding, but also enjoyed conversation about many things. To looking back, the ferry, Oyster restaurant and Okonomiyaki restaurant were very perfect timing with your co-operation, thank you!! Thank you again for your recommendation for this tour. Have a nice trip! Pancho
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