Hiroshima Private Tour: Best Highlights in a Day
Description
Hiroshima is a city that carries a deep message of peace and resilience. Known around the world for its history, it now stands as a place of reflection, beauty, and hope. This tour offers a moving journey through its past and a chance to experience the natural and cultural wonders nearby. From historic landmarks to island views and sacred shrines, Hiroshima is more than a destination it’s a story to be felt and remembered. ・Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, symbols of Hiroshima’s powerful message of peace ・Take a ferry to Miyajima Island and witness the famous “floating” torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine. ・Explore charming temple paths and traditional streets surrounded by serene seaside scenery
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Itinerary
The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of peace for the city of Hiroshima. Used originally as a prefectural hall, the dome was blown up during the blast, killing everyone inside. However the structure of the dome remained and has been used as a symbol of the people’s wish for peace ever since, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Your guide will offer you history and explanations, while allowing you to reflect on the tragedy that occurred.
Located next to the Dome, the Peace Memorial Park was once a busy commercial downtown area. These days it is a quiet green space, dedicated to remembering those we lost and our hope for a more peaceful future. The guide will help you traverse the park, providing history and explanations when you wish.
The Memorial Museum will be a somber experience, where you will see belongings left by the victims of the bombing as well as heart-wrenching testimony by the survivors. View photos of the massive devastation at the time and learn about the military aspect of the attack. The guide will step back and allow you to process the exhibits in your own way.
Known worldwide for its iconic floating torii gate, Itsukushima is the symbol of Miyajima Island. This is a beautiful, peaceful place where you can bask in the sun while enjoying the seaside views. The roaming deer that wander everywhere make this island quite unique too. After viewing the tori gate, move on to Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine consists of a prayer hall, a main hall and a noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
Daiganji Temple is dedicated to Benzaiten, the Goddess of eloquence, music, wisdom and wealth, and is known as one of the three most famous Benzaiten Temples in Japan.
This old shopping street is filled with deer and many shops, restaurants and cafes. Wander at your own pace, stop for a snack or to buy some souvenirs.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait in the lobby of your hotel for the guide. Cruise Passengers can choose to meet at either the Peace Prayer Fountain (in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park) or at Hiroshima Station.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The allotted time if for lunch and for transporting on the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima and back.
Reviews(56)
Aki is an amazing tour guide! We've had several tours in Japan within the past week, and hers was outstanding! Her knowledge of the tiniest details of the trip, such as which ferry arrives closest to the Torii Gate, shows her expertise. She has the best recommendations for street food, and knows the best vantage point for pictures. There were several points during the day when she went above and beyond for a family member who was struggling with mobility, to the point where she got a wheelchair from the museum and proceeded to push them up and down hills and around the museum and the park for the rest of the day. We can't say enough wonderful things about Aki. If we could give her 10 stars, we would!
Dear valued guest, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Aki’s knowledge, great recommendations, and heartfelt support made your Hiroshima day so memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again! Best regards, Kyoko
We booked a private tour for the two of us, and it was quite useless. The guide hardly spoke to us. During transfers, he would sit separately from us and provided very little information unless we specifically asked questions all the time. The only time he really joined us was during the lunch break, where he let us pay for his meal without us offering to do so. We were also repeatedly asked to take photos for his agency. It was absolutely not worth the $360 we paid.
Dear Mr. Uhde, First and foremost, please accept my deepest apologies for failing to meet your expectations. I am truly heartbroken to hear that we caused such disappointment, especially knowing that you and your family traveled all the way from the Czech Republic to visit Hiroshima. A family journey to such a meaningful destination should be filled with inspiring memories, and I deeply regret that our service fell so far short of what you deserved. What you experienced was completely unacceptable. We will personally interview the guide to thoroughly investigate the details of what happened. Based on the findings, we will take strict measures and reinforce our training to ensure we never disappoint another guest in this way. Thank you for your critical feedback, which is essential for us to correct our mistakes and regain your trust. Lastly, we wish you and your family a safe, smooth, and wonderful remainder of your journey in Japan. Sincerely, Takeshi Sakamoto CEO, Trip Designer Inc. (OMAKASE TOUR)
Hiroshima is a beaitiful place and and a place of great historical interest. Our guide Koji took care of us in a very professional way yet in a very personal and friendly manner. His deep knowledge about Japan, its history and people, was indeed very interesting to us. We learned a lot! This day is something we will always treasure. Thanks a lot!
Dear valued guest, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day in Hiroshima with Koji and that his knowledge, professionalism, and friendly guidance made the experience meaningful. Thank you for recommending the tour and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
Such a special and memorable tour! Excellent communication and planning to fit your specific needs and we loved our guide Akie!
Dear Stephanie, Thank you very much for joining our Hiroshima Private Tour and for leaving such a wonderful 5‑star review! We’re delighted to hear that the planning and communication matched your needs and that you had such a memorable day with Akie. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan! Best regards, Kyoko
This tour did all the attractions in Hiroshima Our guide Tomoe was excellent she was very attentive to our needs and intrest
Dear Giovanni, Thank you very much for joining our Hiroshima Private Tour and for sharing your review! We’re glad to hear that Tomoe took great care of you and guided you through Hiroshima’s highlights with such attention to your needs and interests. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on a future visit! Best regards, Kyoko
Great way to see Hiroshima’s highlights including Miyajima Island in one day. Our guide (Kota) was fluent in english and knowledgeable.
Dear Olfert, Thank you so much for joining our Hiroshima Private Tour and for sharing your review! Great to hear you enjoyed the highlights including Miyajima and that Kota’s English and local knowledge made the day even better. We really appreciate it and hope to see you again next time! Best regards, Kyoko
We had a wonderful experience with Kahori as our guide in Miyajima Island and Hiroshima. She was incredibly kind, patient, and thoughtful throughout the entire tour, and made sure everything ran smoothly and comfortably for us. Kahori was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories and insights about everything we visited. On Miyajima Island, we explored the beautiful shrine and saw the impressive Buddha statues, which was truly special. In Hiroshima, she guided us through the Peace Park, showed us the remaining historic buildings, and accompanied us through the museum, which was very moving and deeply impressive. Her explanations made the visit even more meaningful. Overall, Kahori is a fantastic guide — warm, professional, and very informative. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Miyajima and Hiroshima.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a meaningful and memorable experience with Kahori in Miyajima and Hiroshima. Her kindness, patience, and deep knowledge of the area are qualities we’re very proud of, and we’re so glad they helped make your day smooth and enriching. We sincerely appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for more tours in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
We had a fantastic day with our tour guide Kahori. She had so much knowledge of everywhere we visited and made the day run so smoothly for us. She was warm, welcoming and so helpful.
Dear Taylor, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day in Hiroshima with Kahori. We’re so pleased she was able to make your experience smooth and memorable. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on more adventures in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
What an emotional tour. The tour guide was amazing. Hiroshima was a very peaceful place. But sad from what happened
Dear Wendy, Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad the tour left a meaningful impression. Hiroshima truly is a peaceful place with a powerful story, and we're happy our guide could help share it with you. We hope to welcome you again someday! Best regards, Kyoko
We had a great day with our guide Koji who showed us around Hiroshima and Miyajima island. We had a great lunch and Koji showed us all his favourite spots. Would recommend getting to the Hiroshima peace museum early as it was unfortunately very busy and we didn’t get to spend as much time as we would have liked there (no fault of Koji who tried to give us as much time as possible.) Would definitely recommend.
Dear Philip, Thank you for booking our Hiroshima tour and posting this review! Although it was unfortunate that you did not have enough time at Hiroshima Peace Museum, we are pleased to know you enjoyed it. We truly appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit! Best regards, Kyoko
