Hiroshima Peace Private Tour with Local: A-Bomb & Garden History

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore Hiroshima’s moving history and city beauty on this 5-hour guided tour. With insights from a local guide, stroll through the tranquil Shukkeien Garden, visit Hiroshima Castle, and experience the lively atmosphere of Hondori Shopping Street. You will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park to learn about Hiroshima’s history and message of peace. Admission to key sites is included, making this tour ideal for travelers seeking a meaningful experience.

A lunch break is planned during the tour, with local options such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki based on your preferences. Depending on the time, we may also enjoy a relaxing café break.

-A fully private tour with a maximum of 8 participants
-5-hour tour exploring Hiroshima’s history, peace, and culture
-Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum
-Lunch or café break during the tour
-Local insights from a Hiroshima native guide

What's Included

Pre-tour communication to discuss preferences
Private guided tour with a local Hiroshima guide
Entrance fee - Peace Memorial Museum & Shukkeien Garden
Public transportation or taxi fares, if needed during the tour
Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Shukkeien

    A traditional Japanese garden with over 400 years of history. Enjoy a peaceful walk through ponds, bridges, small hills, and teahouses, and experience a calm space where nature and culture blend in the heart of Hiroshima.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hiroshima Castle

    We will take a short walk around the castle grounds to see the main keep and learn about its history, or you may skip it if you prefer.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A lively shopping street known locally as “Hondori,” stretching about 577 meters in central Hiroshima. It connects the busy commercial area with Peace Memorial Park and is one of the city’s main hubs, attracting many visitors daily.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Atomic Bomb Dome

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few buildings that survived the blast on August 6. Its exposed steel frame and ruined walls convey the scale of the devastation and tragedy, while also standing as a symbol of peace and reminding visitors of the importance of a world without nuclear weapons.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hypocenter monument

    A memorial marking the site where Shima Hospital once stood, which was completely destroyed when the atomic bomb exploded overhead. It is located near the Atomic Bomb Dome.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

    A park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing and the hope for lasting peace. Visit key monuments such as the Children’s Peace Monument and the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, and reflect on the history and importance of peace.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Opened to convey the devastation caused by the atomic bombing and share the message of peace and a world without nuclear weapons. Victims’ belongings, photographs, and materials reveal the reality of the bombing, while also introducing Hiroshima’s history before and after the attack and the world in the nuclear age.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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