Hiroshima
Discover Hiroshima in a day
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
5.0
(24)
Discover Hiroshima in a day
Dive into Hiroshima's culture head-on! From must-see landmarks to secret spots, savor a full day of unforgettable exploration and adventures.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore must-see sights like the historic castle, A-Bomb Dome site or the Peace Memorial Park
- Take a ferry ride to enjoy neighboring Miyajima island, with its ancient shrines and famed floating torii
- Enjoy a traditional Japanese sweet set in an ancient tea house, local delicacies like the maple-leaf shaped cakes, Momiji Manju, await your eager sampling
- Visit Daisho-in temple, the oldest in Miyajima built by one of Japan’s most famous monks
- Enjoy local tips and insider recommendations from your local guide as you explore Hiroshima
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food & drinks are not included (but you can pre-book your lunch with us, simply contact hello@cityunscripted.com)
Tickets to any attractions (but you can pre-book your tickets, simply contact hello@cityunscripted.com)
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
In front of The SOUVENIR SELECT HitotoKi located in Hiroshima Orizuru Tower ground level.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
A dark legacy may be what Hiroshima is infamously renowned for but this surprising Japanese city is also a friendly, picturesque paradise for foodies. You could wander through the Peace Memorial Park, with tribute memorials and often even several survivors on-site and willing to share their stories. You could also enjoy a ferry ride to Miyajima, just twenty minutes away and famed for its floating torii in the Seto Inland Sea. Here you can also visit the oldest temple in Miyajima or allow your tastebuds a little treat whilst relaxing with a traditional Japanese sweet set, including delicious flavors from the Momiji Manju you’ll just have to try for yourself (local specialty, perfect as an ‘omiyage’, or food souvenir).
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Jean,
Feb 2025
Our guide, Ken, was perfect. Super friendly, knowledgeable about the place and its history, full of resources in terms of organization, he allowed us to fully enjoy the visit to the island of Miyajima.
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Jean,
Feb 2025
Ken was very precious in the organization of the trip to Miyajima, he is very knowledgeable about history, culture but also fun facts and anecdotes. Without him we would not have been able to benefit so much of our time on the island. I recommend him !
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Rachel,
Dec 2024
Ken was a great guide in Hiroshima for an 8 hour tour of our family of 5 from Chicago with college/high school kids. He met us at the train station and had us move quickly to beat the crowds to the top of the mountain at Miyajima. He was a student in Long Beach California in his early 20s, worked at Disney and then got Disney Tokyo started in the early 80s. His Hiroshima parents were soldiers in WW2 - aged 20 and 14 - in 1945. The combination of those two things made his style very appealing to us. He improvised our day and took us to a garden and took great photos and videos of us in ideal spots. Ken is funny and kind and a free spirit with a fast-moving approach. He knows a lot of tricks about moving quickly and has a lot of knowledge - that you need to ask about - so it feels personal and not like a canned experience. He told us how to eat/ history of Hiroshima's okonomiyaki (pancake you eat with a spatula) and we went to a local, nontouristy place for one on recommendation of our hotel concierge and it was a peak experience of our trip.
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Hanade,
Dec 2024
Masayo was a wonderful guide! Very organised, helpful and knowledgeable. She tailored the day to our family and was happy to adjust to our personal tastes. Highly recommended.
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Stefani,
Dec 2024
I had a wonderful time with Yuka, who took my insane schedule and still made the tour fun, exciting and fulfilling. I was able to see all the sites I wanted to see and get wonderful guidance as well as cultural information and history at each step. Truly made my trip.
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Leandro,
Oct 2024
Kaorisan was very proactive in tailoring our ambitious itinerary to make the most of our time in Miyajima. We had a group of three (me 44 M and my aunt (79) and mom (77)) She was very kind and patient, especially with my mother who is not used to walk a ton and struggles with up hills and stairs. We would definitely recommend her as a guide to others.
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