Hiroshima & Miyajima : UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima med lokal

We had an absolutely wonderful experience in Hiroshima & Miyajima with Masa, our guide for the day! She contacted us many times prior to our arrival to coordinate and gain insight into our must-haves for the day. Upon arrival, she met us promptly at the port, and she expertly guided us to our destinations, while providing just the right amount of commentary and information. I had mentioned that I was looking to purchase 2 particular vintage items, and she knew just the right spots to acquire them on Miyajima! With immediate family survivors of Hiroshima, Masa provided a unique perspective to that historical and tragic event. Our day was well organized to make the most of our limited time on shore, and we felt respected and appreciated as visitors. Masa is the best!

This was an impactful and memorable tour with the best local tour guide! Masayo K. (Masa) was our licensed tour guide who made this tour unforgettable! As soon as I booked the tour on Viator, Masa contacted me to plan our itinerary. She gave me tips about our train trip from Kyoto and meeting spot for Hiroshima. Even though we missed our train departure time, Masa still honored the entire agreed upon duration of the tour. She gave first hand account of her parents’ experiences with the atomic bomb in WW2. Her stories made us feel the impact of that day on the Japanese people. She didn’t rush us and let us stop at the gift shop and offered bathroom breaks even though we started our tour over an hour late. Masa was so kind and helpful with our children! She sat next to our youngest child and helped him with lunch. She even offered to pay for her own meal, but we insisted on treating her. After Hiroshima, she paid for a taxi instead of taking the train since we were running behind. She took us on the ferry and walked us around Miyajima Island and took photos of us at the floating Tori gate. She educated us on the history and little details we would otherwise have missed. She even helped us translate our fortunes at the temple. We stayed the night on Miyajima, and Masa suggested taking the ropeway the next morning for a breathtaking scenic water view. She was absolutely correct! Taking this tour with Mass was like walking through Japan with a kind friend. We all loved her! She was truly amazing, and I highly recommend this tour!

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!