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Understand Hiroshima in a way most visitors never do. See how two museums tell one remarkable story.
This unique experience combines the Yamato Museum and the Peace Memorial Museum to reveal the bigger picture of Hiroshima's history. By exploring both Kure's wartime history and the impact of the atomic bombing, visitors gain a historical perspective that is difficult to achieve through either museum alone.
Traveling by car makes it possible to visit both museums efficiently in a single day, maximizing your time and providing a seamless historical journey from Kure to Hiroshima.
This private door-to-door car tour for up to 3 guests is ideal as a shore excursion for cruise visitors, as well as for Shinkansen travelers and guests of all kinds.
Your Guide:
I am a U.S. university graduate and a Hiroshima-licensed guide who has led more than 220 tours. I will drive and guide you throughout the day. I look forward to seeing you soon!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Time:
Your preferred meeting time
Meeting Place:
Your hotel in Hiroshima City
Please enter the hotel name if it’s not listed, as I can pick you up from any hotel.
Ideal sea excursion for cruise passengers docking at Ujina Cruise Port — a perfect location to access Kure City. Although this tour is primarily designed for guests arriving at the Ujina Cruise Port, Hiroshima has two cruise terminals, and many guests are not sure which one their ship will use. If I learn after booking that your ship will dock at Itsukaichi Port instead, I will still come to pick you up there. Please note that in that case, the time available in Kure will be slightly shorter.
Pickup type : car
This tour uses my Mazda Flair Wagon, which is a Japanese “Kei car.” A “Kei car” is a uniquely Japanese type of compact vehicle. The word “Kei” comes from the Japanese term keijidōsha (軽自動車), and does not refer to the English letter “K.”
These cars are designed specifically for Japan’s roads and regulations, so you will hardly see them outside the country. They have become increasingly popular in Japan in recent years because of their efficiency, convenience, and the comfortable interior space they offer.
Itinerary
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1Hiroshima
Pick‑up: Your preferred location within Hiroshima City. From there, we will drive for approximately 40 minutes to Kure City *Ideal sea excursion for cruise passengers docking at Ujina Cruise Port — a perfect location to access Kure City and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Yamato Museum
At the Yamato Museum, you will learn about Kure, one of Japan's most important naval cities before and during World War II. Through exhibits featuring the impressive 1/10-scale model of the battleship Yamato, naval artifacts, and historical displays, you will gain valuable insight into Japan's wartime history. These exhibits provide important historical context that helps visitors better understand Hiroshima's wartime history and the events that ultimately led to the atomic bombing.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3
JMSDF Kure Museum (Submarine Museum) Explore the Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force Museum, known for the retired submarine Akishio displayed outside. You can enter the submarine and see its interior up close, gaining a rare look inside a real vessel that once served in the JMSDF. You can learn about the missions of the Japan Self‑Defense Forces, a globally rare organization with a unique structure and role.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hiroshima
Return to Hiroshima City
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hiroshima
There will be time for lunch in either Hiroshima or Kure. Enjoy local specialties and regional cuisine unique to each city.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Before entering the Peace Memorial Museum, your guide will walk you through Peace Memorial Park, explaining the historical background of the hypocenter, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and several memorial monuments to provide important context for understanding Hiroshima's history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
After visiting Peace Memorial Park, we will enter the Peace Memorial Museum to learn about the devastating impact of the atomic bomb on the people of Hiroshima, while gaining a deeper understanding of the historical events and global circumstances that led to the bombing.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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