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【Discover Another Side of Hiroshima!】Deep Hiroshima: Beyond the Guidebooks
On this private tour, we’ll skip the crowded tourist spots and dive into the quiet backstreets of Hatchobori and historic samurai-era roads. We’ll visit the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, a hidden architectural gem, and stop by long-standing local shops—like a traditional stamp maker or a tea house—where you can engage in authentic conversations with the shopkeepers.
Perfect for those staying 2+ nights: I will help you navigate Hiroshima like a resident. Whether it's finding the best "hidden" Okonomiyaki spot away from the crowds or tips for your next day's adventure, I'll tailor the walk to your interests.
Solo Travelers Welcome: As your local friend, I’ll ensure you feel comfortable exploring places that might be hard to enter alone. Let’s experience the warm-hearted spirit and the true essence of Hiroshima’s recovery together!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you on the road in front of Starbucks Hiroshima Hondori Store. I will be carrying a red stuff of the local baseball team, Hiroshima Carp.
Itinerary
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1
We will start from Hondori Shopping Arcade, the most prosperous street in Hiroshima. First, we'll provide a brief lecture on what Hiroshima Prefecture is like, followed by a history of Hondori Shopping Arcade and it's highlights while walking.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Ebisu Shrine is a shrine that has been cherished by the local community for about 400 years. It is beloved by the people of Hiroshima as a deity of prosperity in business.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Memorial Cathedral for World Peace was constructed to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing and to pray for world peace. It is the first post-war building to be designated as a Important Cultural Property.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
This is a building that has been preserved and continued to be used as a testament to the traces of the atomic bombing.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Okonomimura
Okonomimura is restaurants where you can enjoy Hiroshima's local dish, okonomiyaki. We'll introduce you to what okonomiyaki is, as well as its history. You can also tour inside the building.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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