Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours 5.0 (29)

Must see Hiroshima in a day

Explore Hiroshima's highlights & hidden gems in a day with a local host, diving into its rich history and vibrant culture for an unforgettable journey

The easiest and most convenient way to travel to Miyajima is the direct ferry from Peace Memorial Park

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Enjoy the tranquility of the Shukkeien Japanese gardens and experience a traditional tea ceremony.
  • Let your local guide lead you to the iconic Hiroshima castle and show you a bygone era.
  • See the infamous A-bomb dome site firsthand and possibly even meet some survivors.
  • Learn about every-day life here with your local guide answering all your questions.
  • Wander the beautiful Peace Memorial Park serving as a reminder of peace and the beauty of life.
  • Try Hiroshima's most famous food for yourself! A local style of okonomiyaki (noodle pancake)

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 and drinks (but you can pre-book your lunch with us)
Tickets to any attraction
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 experience

What 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 most

What you’ll do

Must-see Hiroshima awaits! Begin your day of exploring this historic city at Shukkeien gardens, where your local guide will lead you to a typical Japanese tea house for a tea ceremony and then onto the postcard-perfect bamboo forest and where the Yozakura (Night Cherry blossoms) are best found, come season. From here, Hiroshima castle and all its secret treasures await exploring. Locally known as ‘Carp Castle’ ask your guide for a happy snap with the surrounding koi pond as your memorable backdrop. The infamous A-Bomb Dome is something you need to see firsthand, hear the stories from survivors who frequent the site, and then continue on to the nearby Peace Memorial park, with its beautiful fountains serving as a reminder of human endurance. 

 

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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

Fernando Apr 2025

Amazing tour, next time I come back will book again!!

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Gautam Apr 2025

We really enjoyed our tour of Miyajima! Our guide was Kaori - she did an excellent job of communicating ahead of time, helped us thoroughly explore Miyajima (including less touristy areas), and taught us about the culture and history of Miyajima. She also provided very helpful recommendations for places to visit/eat outside of our tour in Hiroshima. She even tried to call and make a reservation at a restaurant for us before we arrived in Japan. We would recommend anyone visiting Miyajima to sign up for this guided tour.

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Jeanette Apr 2025

Yuka is very special, very interesting person, very knowledgeable Perfect English

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Mayane Apr 2025

The experience was wonderful. Yuka was very friendly, very informative and had excellent English. I definitely recommend her!!

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Luke Apr 2025

Ken our tour guide was absolutely amazing and we loved every minute of our 6 hour personised tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima. He took us to a great restaurant too for some delicious local cuisine. 10 stars!!

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Luke Apr 2025

Our guide Ken was incredible and we all had the most amazing day so thank you sooooo much for day we will not forget.

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