Hiroshima is home to the historically significant and moving Peace Memorial and Museum. In the city stands Hiroshima Castle, nicknamed the ‘carp castle’ because of the glistening carp fish residing in the moats. The Shukkei-en Garden captures the beauty of a Japanese style garden in a small space. On this private walking tour with a Government Licensed and Experienced English speaking guides, you will be able to experience these sights without worry. Your guide will also be able to teach you about the history and culture of Hiroshima in a personalized way that you can only achieve with a private guide. Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan out the times and details of your private tour. We are looking forward to sharing with you the history of Hiroshima on our tour!
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $227.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園, Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area. Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities. Admission Fee: ¥200
Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō), also called the Carp Castle, is a notable example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city. Its grounds are surrounded by a moat, and the castle precincts include a shrine, historic ruins, and reconstructed Ninomaru (second bailey) buildings. Built in 1589 by the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto, Hiroshima Castle was an important seat of power in Western Japan. Like the rest of the city, it was destroyed by the atomic bombing in 1945. ※Please note that Hiroshima Castle’s main keep has been closed to the public since March 2026 due to safety concerns. The castle can still be viewed from the outside, while the Ninomaru buildings, Ninomaru Museum Shop, and Sannomaru area remain open to visitors.
Shukkeien is a Japanese garden in Hiroshima, designated as one of Japan’s Top 100 Historical Parks and a National Scenic Spot. This article introduces the highlights of the garden, access information, and other tips to enjoy it.
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $117 per person for this Hiroshima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $227. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 6–11 pay nothing, adults from $117. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. Pickup points include KOKO HOTEL Hiroshima Ekimae, HOTEL MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park.
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Our Guide Yoko was amazing. From the clear communication before meeting us , the way she engaged with the kids through numerous pre organised activities. Very knowledgeable in her guiding us through Hiroshima. A really lovely lady We would recommend her to anyone wanting a guide in this area. She’s was great. Thank you. Jade ( Australia )
This was fantastic. Mari was a phenomenal guide. She has a personal family connection to the atomic bombing and she’s lived in Hiroshima all her life. She was knowledgable; funny, and respectful of my goals (sites, time spent, photo taking). And lunch was great afterwards!
Mari was a very good tour guide with a personal family connection to Hiroshima (her grandfather was a survivor of the bombing). She was filled with local and historical knowledge, and was very respectful of the subject matter. She was great in giving me space for my own personal moments as well as flexible with taking photos. She’s got a great sense of humor and we had a wonderful few hours together. 100000% better than doing one of these massive group tours.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure spending time with you, and I truly enjoyed our conversations throughout the day. I’m especially grateful for the thoughtful and respectful way you listened to the stories at Peace Memorial Park and visited each place, including the Cenotaph. Your respect for Hiroshima’s history meant a lot to me. I was also so happy that you enjoyed okonomiyaki, my favorite local food in Hiroshima! Sharing something I love about my hometown with you made the day even more special. The time went by so quickly, and I’m truly grateful for such a wonderful day together. Thank you again for visiting Hiroshima and for sharing your time with me! - Your Hiroshima Guide, Mari
Our guide Yoko was exceptional on this wonderful tour. She thoughtfully provided information about the places we visited and shared captivating stories. Her knowledge and passion made this our favourite experience in Japan. I highly recommend Yoko; she’s a joy to have as a tour leader.
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful review! I really enjoyed spending time with both of you. You were so kind and easy to talk to, and I truly enjoyed our conversations. I also learned a lot from you, which made the tour very special for me as well.We were lucky with the weather too! Despite the forecast for heavy rain, we only had light rain and enjoyed the cool weather. Thank you again, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan and make many more wonderful memories!—Yoko
Yuki was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and was also willing to share personal family experiences of the atomic bomb. While and extremely difficult tragedy to learn about, Yuki paced the tour very well for us to absorb everything.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review; it is truly encouraging for me as a guide. I appreciate you connecting so deeply with the sentiments of the people of Hiroshima, and I was deeply moved by your thoughtfulness. Talking with the two of you was a truly wonderful experience for me. From Hiroshima, I wish you both all the best and much happiness. Yuki
Yoko was brilliant her thoughtful manner and explanations of what we saw was fabulous. Her explanations of all we saw at Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Memorial park and the Atomic Bomb Dome cenotaph and the Children's peace monument was kind and knowledgeable. We loved the Shukkeien Gardens and again Yoko was full of information. I have now done 3 tours in Japan but I can say with total certainty that Yoko was the best.
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful review! I really enjoyed spending time with both of you. You were so kind and easy to talk to, and I truly enjoyed our conversations. I also learned a lot from you, which made the tour very special for me as well.We were lucky with the weather too! Despite the forecast for heavy rain, we only had light rain and enjoyed the cool weather. Thank you again, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan and make many more wonderful memories!—Yoko
We greatly enjoyed our morning with Sei, our guide. Communication to prepare for the appointment was very smooth, the visit was very well prepared and smooth, and well-balanced. Our guide took his time, we even exceeded the allotted time, he was very professional and did everything to be pleasant to us. An experience to recommend!
Thank you very much for your kind words about my guiding. That is truly encouraging for me. Best regards, Sei, tour guide in Hiroshima
It was such a wonderful day with Yuki. She kindly took our family on a tour of Hiroshima and shared so many meaningful stories along the way. The tour was peaceful and thoughtfully guided, although it was deeply moving and at times difficult to see the painful history of Hiroshima. Yuki’s kindness and thoughtful storytelling made the experience even more meaningful. We truly appreciated the time she spent with us and are very grateful for this memorable experience. Thank you, Yuki! ❤️
Thank you very much for joining our tour. I also appreciate the wonderful review; it serves as great encouragement for me as a guide. The time we spent together and the conversations we shared are precious memories for me as well. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip in Japan. If you ever visit Japan again, please do stop by Hiroshima. I wish you all the very best. Yuki
Nori was great- educational, kind and patient. He tailored the tour for the senior in the group and engaged a 7 year old as well. It was a great experience.
Thank you very much for your nice feedback! I am glad to have been able to escort you around the key sightseeing spots in downtown Hiroshima. Although our tour meeting was rather brief and concise, and we went through some hard summer weather, I hope that your Hiroshima visit, including your time in Miyajima will stay with you for a long time. If you have another chance to visit Japan again in the future, please consider dropping by Hiroshima or its surrounding areas, as I am certain there is much more to explore. You are most certainly welcome! - Nori
Went on the tour trough hiroshima on the 6th of august. Shuji did amazing! When we arrived at the hotel he was there ready to go. He went above and beond expectations and gave us an amazing tour with beautifull and impressing sight. He kept a nice pace and was kind tje whole time. Also was he verry knowledgable about the history of the A-bomb and Hiroshima Castle. As well as helping us with extra tips and information for outside the tour. Can highly reccomend goin on this tour!!!
Thank you so much for your high evaluation of my guide. I am greatly happy to share common mind praying for Peace in the World visiting historical spots in Peace Memorial Park and joining Paper Lantern Floating Ceremony on the River. Thank you again. I wish your enjoyable Tour in Japan and every happiness & success in the future. Shuji
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide | 4 hours | 5.0 (549) | $117 | |
 Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide | 4 hours | 4.9 (226) | $113 | View |
 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Historical Walking tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (100) | $32 | View |
 Hiroshima Peace Park & A-Bomb Dome Private Walking Tour (4 Hours) | 4 hours | 5.0 (31) | $299 | View |
 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Historical Walking tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (20) | $21 | View |
 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Walking Tour with Local Guide | 2 hours | 5.0 (6) | $35 | View |
 Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide | 8 hours | 4.9 (1,561) | $200 | View |