Understand Hiroshima in a way most visitors never do. See how two museums tell one remarkable story. This unique experience combines the Yamato Museum and the Peace Memorial Museum to reveal the bigger picture of Hiroshima's history. By exploring both Kure's wartime history and the impact of the atomic bombing, visitors gain a historical perspective that is difficult to achieve through either museum alone. Traveling by car makes it possible to visit both museums efficiently in a single day, maximizing your time and providing a seamless historical journey from Kure to Hiroshima. This private door-to-door car tour for up to 3 guests is ideal as a shore excursion for cruise visitors, as well as for Shinkansen travelers and guests of all kinds. Your Guide: I am a U.S. university graduate and a Hiroshima-licensed guide who has led more than 220 tours. I will drive and guide you throughout the day. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $448.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 5 of the next 22 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Pick‑up: Your preferred location within Hiroshima City. From there, we will drive for approximately 40 minutes to Kure City *Ideal sea excursion for cruise passengers docking at Ujina Cruise Port — a perfect location to access Kure City and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
At the Yamato Museum, you will learn about Kure, one of Japan's most important naval cities before and during World War II. Through exhibits featuring the impressive 1/10-scale model of the battleship Yamato, naval artifacts, and historical displays, you will gain valuable insight into Japan's wartime history. These exhibits provide important historical context that helps visitors better understand Hiroshima's wartime history and the events that ultimately led to the atomic bombing.
JMSDF Kure Museum (Submarine Museum) Explore the Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force Museum, known for the retired submarine Akishio displayed outside. You can enter the submarine and see its interior up close, gaining a rare look inside a real vessel that once served in the JMSDF. You can learn about the missions of the Japan Self‑Defense Forces, a globally rare organization with a unique structure and role.
Return to Hiroshima City
There will be time for lunch in either Hiroshima or Kure. Enjoy local specialties and regional cuisine unique to each city.
Before entering the Peace Memorial Museum, your guide will walk you through Peace Memorial Park, explaining the historical background of the hypocenter, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and several memorial monuments to provide important context for understanding Hiroshima's history.
Meeting Time: Your preferred meeting time Meeting Place: Your hotel in Hiroshima City Please enter the hotel name if it’s not listed, as I can pick you up from any hotel. Ideal sea excursion for cruise passengers docking at Ujina Cruise Port — a perfect location to access Kure City. Although this tour is primarily designed for guests arriving at the Ujina Cruise Port, Hiroshima has two cruise terminals, and many guests are not sure which one their ship will use. If I learn after booking that your ship will dock at Itsukaichi Port instead, I will still come to pick you up there. Please note that in that case, the time available in Kure will be slightly shorter. Pickup type : car This tour uses my Mazda Flair Wagon, which is a Japanese “Kei car.” A “Kei car” is a uniquely Japanese type of compact vehicle. The word “Kei” comes from the Japanese term keijidōsha (軽自動車), and does not refer to the English letter “K.” These cars are designed specifically for Japan’s roads and regulations, so you will hardly see them outside the country. They have become increasingly popular in Japan in recent years because of their efficiency, convenience, and the comfortable interior space they offer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Understanding Hiroshima via 2 Museums: Yamato & Peace Memorial lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $288 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 $448. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
It can: 5 of the next 22 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Meeting Time: Your preferred meeting time Meeting Place: Your hotel in Hiroshima City Please enter the hotel name if it’s not listed, as I can pick you up from any hotel. Ideal sea excursion for cruise passengers docking at Ujina Cruise Port — a perfect location to access Kure City. Although this tour is primarily designed for guests arriving at the Ujina Cruise Port, Hiroshima has two cruise terminals, and many guests are not sure which one their ship will use. If I learn after booking that your ship will dock at Itsukaichi Port instead, I will still come to pick you up there. Please note that in that case, the time available in Kure will be slightly shorter. Pickup type : car This tour uses my Mazda Flair Wagon, which is a Japanese “Kei car.” A “Kei car” is a uniquely Japanese type of compact vehicle. The word “Kei” comes from the Japanese term keijidōsha (軽自動車), and does not refer to the English letter “K.” These cars are designed specifically for Japan’s roads and regulations, so you will hardly see them outside the country. They have become increasingly popular in Japan in recent years because of their efficiency, convenience, and the comfortable interior space they offer. Pickup points include RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Understanding Hiroshima via 2 Museums: Yamato & Peace Memorial | 6 hours | — | $288 | |
 Yamato Museum and Irifuneyama Memorial Museum Combo Ticket | 2 hours | — | $7 | View |
 Yamato Museum Permanent Exhibition Ticket | 1 hour | 5.0 (1) | $6 | View |
 Hiroshima: Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum 3 hours | 3 hours | 4.9 (37) | $85 | View |
 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Historical Walking tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (123) | $32 | View |
 Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial & City Tour with Local Guide | 3 hours | 5.0 (75) | $112 | View |
 Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Atomic Bomb Dome Private Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (59) | $85 | View |
After visiting Peace Memorial Park, we will enter the Peace Memorial Museum to learn about the devastating impact of the atomic bomb on the people of Hiroshima, while gaining a deeper understanding of the historical events and global circumstances that led to the bombing.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 3 participants.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
