Hiroshima
Explore Hiroshima in half a day
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
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Explore Hiroshima in half a day
Discover the heart of the city like never before, embark on an unforgettable half-day journey, unveiling iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a local
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Soak up the historic sights of Hiroshima on your half-day experience with a local leading the way
- Enjoy a ferry ride to Miyajima Island to see the famed Itsukushima and Daisho-in temples
- Try a quintessential Japanese sweet set, including Matcha and the famous Momiji Manju
- Head to the most famous Okonomiyaki restaurant in Miyajima for a must-try local dish
- Quiz your local guide for top tips, recommendations and insider knowledge as you explore
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions (but we can pre-book your tickets, simply get in touch with 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
With a half-day to explore Hiroshima, why not begin with a ferry ride to Miyajima Island, where you’ll be able to visit the famed Itsukushima Shrine and the oldest temple in Miyajima, Daisho-in, built by one of Japan’s most famous monks. Also offering great views of the Seto Inland Sea, be sure to arrive with a fully charged camera. Cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn also add to the magic of this famed temple site well worth exploring. Gallery Miyazato serves up traditional Japanese sweet sets that include the ultimate crowd-pleasers: Matcha and the famous Momiji Manju, perfect for an afternoon rest and a refuel in the inner garden.
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
Burgess
Apr 2025
We had a wonderful time with Yuka. She was an excellent guide and I would highly recommend her as a tour guide. Her English was excellent and she was so lovely. Thank you
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Michelle
Apr 2025
We visited an okonomiyaki restaurant. Yuka customized our order for vegetarians. She explained the difference between different momiji manju shops. We bought snacks and souvenirs. Lovely scenery by shrine and torii gate. We enjoyed how she explained difference between Shinto and Buddhist beliefs
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Phillip
Mar 2025
Ken was extremely communicative and helpful both before and after the tour. His English was excellent. Our trip to Miyajima was quite an experience, and ended up being quite an adventure as well. The trek to the peak of Mt Misen was arduous, as was the long walk down the mountain owing to the closure of the cable car. Despite this and both being in our 70s, we managed the trek assisted by Ken's good humour.
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Lyndall
Mar 2025
Kaori is the guide you need. She exceeded expectations. We had delay issues getting off our cruise ship and Kaori adapted the tour for us as we were delayed by 2.5 hours starting the tour. We saw much more than expected (even a secret view)
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Lyndall
Mar 2025
Kaori communication skills, her knowledge of Hiroshima, her ability to please people was excellent. We were on a cruise with a window of 8 hours to see Hiroshima and Miyajima unfortunately there was a delay of 2.5 hours with our disembarking and immigration procedures. Kaori was in touch with me via WhatsApp the whole time, adjusting her agenda for us. By the time we got off and met Kaori we had decided not to go Miyajima Island. So our itinerary was adjusted by Kaori and we visited the Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Zone, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a secret viewpoint to see the seascape of Hiroshima (33 storey high), Shukkeien Gardens and finishing off with a late lunch of Hiroshima okonomiyaki …..it was delicious
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Poh
Mar 2025
Mr Nozz is fluent in English and very friendly. he contacted after I booked the tour, and offered to meet us at our convenient location. highly recommended this very personalized tour to anyone who is right on schedule.
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