Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local

The tour with Masa made the trip! After 2 weeks in Japan and a number of tours I was worried our 3 kids wouldn’t make it through 7 hours of Hiroshima and Miwajima, Masa made sure we all had an awesome time beginning to end. Masa is fun, knowledgeable and an all around lovely person. Book in confidence, she’s awesome!

I booked this tour via tripadvisor. I was attracted by its good reviews. Masa ,the tour guide contacted me directly soon after my reservation. I was very impressed to her attention to details ,hardworking and speedy response. She planned our daytrip very well , attending to our needs . She sent us kind reminders prior to our trip . On the day of our walking tour , we enjoyed it thoroughly. Masa gave us detail explanation of the history of Miyajima and Hiroshima. She took us to explore the hidden gem ...Itsukushima Daishoin...It was beautiful. We had good lunch in a small local restaurant on the island Miyajima , Masa is a lively , caring , cheerful and passionate about her own culture. She spoke very good English. We had a wonderful day with her . She is the best tour guide we had . I certainly will book her again whenever I'm back to Hiroshima. I would highly recommend her walking tour .

If you made it this far looking for reviews before making a decision on whether to book this tour or not, let me save you some time and tell you to go with this one with your eyes closed. We had an INCREDIBLE time at Miyajima and Hiroshima and our expectations were beyond surpassed. Child and adults, everyone had a great time. We visited all the sights we were looking forward to seeing and discovered new places we weren’t aware of. Masa was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and fun - the perfect tour guide. She also has a deep connection to Hiroshima which made our time with her extra special. My one regret is that I don’t know when we will see Masa again in the future. She made our day a very special one!

Our tour guide Rie was wonderful. We met at a near by hotel. From there we took the trains all around Osaka. We ate a snack together. She was very accommodating. We want to go the good places for street food and see a garden or waterfall. She checked all the boxes and made sure we got back to our ship.

Mass was so friendly & welcoming. Her wealth of knowledge and connection to Hiroshima was outstanding. Very much recommend this tour! Thank you Masa 🫶🏻

We had the absolute privilege of spending the day with Masa in Miyajima and Hiroshima, and it was truly one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip. Masa is the kindest, most warm-hearted guide you could hope for. Her personality is infectious -- thoughtful, passionate, and so deeply committed to sharing the spirit and history of the places she calls home. In Miyajima, she beautifully wove together the stories of Buddhist and Shinto traditions, helping us understand not just the landmarks, but the living culture and beliefs that shape them. In Hiroshima, she guided us through the history of the bombing with incredible care and depth, sharing both historical context and her own family’s personal experiences. It was moving in a way that felt intimate and human. Spending the day with Masa felt less like a tour and more like being shown around by an old friend. She welcomed us with such generosity and sincerity, and we left feeling deeply grateful. If you have the opportunity to tour with Masa, don’t miss the chance to learn from her and connect with her. It will stay with you long after your visit ends.

Masa was a wonderful guide who was patient and kind with everyone in our large family group. She personalized the tour and allowed us to explore Miyajima and Hiroshima at our own pace. Masa has a beautiful connection to the area and history. We learned a lot on our tour and would highly recommend her!

We had a great experience with Masa at our Hiroshima tour! We were a family with 6 children ages 7 to 14 and they had a great time and it was very interesting for them. We all had such an amazing experience and highly recommend this tour!

We had an absolutely outstanding experience with our tour guide in Hiroshima, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive, making sure every part of our visit was meaningful and memorable. Her depth of knowledge about Hiroshima’s history, culture, and resilience was truly impressive. She shared powerful stories and insights that brought each location to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. At the same time, she balanced the emotional weight of the history with thoughtful context and moments of lightness, creating a well-rounded and deeply respectful experience. What stood out most was her genuine care for our group. She was patient, engaging, and always happy to answer questions, tailoring the tour to our interests and pace. Her passion for her city was evident in everything she did, and it made the experience all the more special. If you are visiting Hiroshima and want a guide who is not only professional and knowledgeable but also kind, personable, and truly dedicated, we wholeheartedly recommend her. She made our visit unforgettable.

Thank you so much for sharing your time and your story with us in Hiroshima. Hearing your family’s experiences made the visit deeply meaningful in a way we will never forget. We are especially grateful for how kind and engaging you were with our six kids—you made a powerful history feel personal, understandable, and important for them. It was truly an honor to learn from you. Thank you again for such a memorable and moving experience