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- Japanese
- English
Experience Hiroshima beyond the history books on a fully private tour with a Japanese local guide.
Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum while discovering how local families experienced the bombing, how Hiroshima rebuilt, and why peace remains central to the city today.
Most of our qualified guides were born and raised in Hiroshima, and all can share family stories connected to the atomic bombing, including second-generation survivor perspectives. They also have international experience and speak clear, easy-to-understand English.
Choose 3 or 4 hours. With 3 hours, focus on the peace sites or add Hiroshima Castle or Shukkeien Garden. With 4 hours, explore more city highlights or deeper historical sites, including Hiroshima’s recovery and medical response after the bombing.
Meet your guide at your central Hiroshima hotel, Hiroshima Station or cruise terminal. Cruise passengers should select the 4-hour option.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up on foot.
Not listed hotel: please let us know.
Coming from another city: Hiroshima Station is the best meeting point.
3-hour tour: Cruise ship pick-up is not available. Meeting is in the city center. Wheelchair users will be guided around the Peace Memorial Museum and Peace Park.
4-hour tour: Cruise ship pick-up is available. Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge of JPY 2,000, payable in cash on the day. Itinerary may change depending on time.
Late policy: More than 15 minutes late without notice = No-Show (no refund).
If you inform us but are over 1 hour late, the tour may be shortened or extra fees may apply.
Itinerary
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1Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The first city in the world to have been hit by an Atomic Bomb. You will see the facts through exhibits, paintings by A-bomb survivors, and data. It is a museum that makes a big difference whether you visit here or not.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Stroll the park and visit several monuments. The strength of the recovery from the tragic past and the beauty of the park today. Please listen to the stories and thoughts that only someone who grew up in Hiroshima can tell.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Children's Peace Monument
The famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building miraculously retains its original appearance as it is located almost directly below the hypocenter. It symbolically represents the tragedy of war. Seeing it in person might change something about you.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hypocenter monument
Right above this Shima hospital, the atomic bomb exploded. Imagine what it must have been like to stand there.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Hiroshima Castle
See the Samurai castle built in the 16th century, although it is a replica because it was destroyed by A-Bomb. Normally, only photo stop from the outside, but if you wish, you can enter the museum inside (optional). There is a history of Hiroshima and the castle, armor and Japanese swords.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Shukkeien
One of the oldest Japanese gardens. The beautiful garden with its pond, trees, and undulations was created in 1620 and belonged to a Samurai who settled the area. Its peaceful and natural scenery will make you feel the good old Japanese culture!
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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