Hiroshima 6hr Private Guided City Tour & Japanese Harp Experience

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Hiroshima’s rich history and natural beauty in this 4 hour walking tour, plus a unique cultural experience: a KOTO (Japanese harp) WORKSHOP(1.5-hour) where you can actually play this traditional instrument which has 1,300-year history.

This walking tour includes 90 min KOTO (Japanese harp) experience. Before your KOTO experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at KOTO WORKSHOP after a 4 hour walking tour. Start time of Japanese harp experience: 4 hours from the start of the tour.

You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation.
Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

※If you have children age under 10 and they want to join the Japanese harp experience, please let us know we will ask the facility for additional price and availability.

What's Included

Japanese Harp Experience(Age 10 or over) & Customizable Tour 2 -3 sights
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Hiroshima
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園, Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area. Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō), also called the Carp Castle, is a good example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city as opposed to hilltop and mountaintop castles. Its main keep is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. Also within the castle's precincts are a shrine, some ruins and a few reconstructed buildings of the Ninomaru (second circle of defense). Hiroshima developed as a castle town, whereby the castle was both the physical and economical center of the city. Built in 1589 by the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto, Hiroshima Castle was an important seat of power in Western Japan. While it was spared the demolishment that many other castles met during the Meiji Restoration, like the rest of the city, Hiroshima Castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Shukkeien is a Japanese garden in Hiroshima, designated as one of Japan’s Top 100 Historical Parks and a National Scenic Spot. This article introduces the highlights of the garden, access information, and other tips to enjoy it.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Immerse yourself in the profound beauty of Japanese culture with this unique koto workshop in Hiroshima—a city that carries a powerful message of peace. Designed especially for international visitors, this experience blends music, history, and reflection into an unforgettable journey.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The workshop venue has stairs, so it may be difficult for guests with mobility restrictions to participate.
Supplied by Japan Guide Agency

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

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