Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

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1. Please note that the duration of this tour has been changed from 7 hours to 8 hours, effective November 6th, 2024. If your reservation was made before November 6th, 2024, your tour will still be 7 hours and you will be charged for the 7 hour tour only. We kindly ask for your cooperation in reviewing the tour duration details in the confirmation email you received. Thank you for your understanding.

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2. 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

   1.5 h

3. 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.

   1.5 h

4. 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.

   1.5 h

5. Miyajima is one of Japan’s most scenic destinations, famous for the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Walk through charming streets, meet the island’s friendly deer, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this historic island. With a local guide, you’ll learn about the island’s culture, history, and hidden spots beyond the main tourist areas.

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6. Miyajima (宮島) is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views. While officially named Itsukushima, the island is more commonly referred to as Miyajima, Japanese for "shrine island". This is because the island is so closely related to its key shrine, Itsukushima Shrine, in the public's mind. Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water. Miyajima is a romantic place, best enjoyed by staying overnight at one of the island's ryokan. While there are usually many day tourists, in the evening the area becomes much quieter and more peaceful. There are also wild deer on the island that have become accustomed to people. In the day the deer wander around the same sites as the tourists, and in the evening they sleep along the walking paths. Admission Fee: ¥300

   1 h

7. Tenshinkaku(天心閣) is a Japanese old house looked single-story house cafe in Miyajima which is located on a hill. You can enjoy beautiful view of Toyokuni shrine, five-story pagoda and Seto island sea at once.

   1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 1,572 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great day trip!

  Leo (Ryosuke) was a great, friendly and patient guide for our family, offering just the right amount of information for us to appreciate the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum and the Itsukushima Shrine. Our time was limited and he adjusted the itinerary to make sure we got back on time to the station, helped us to find the best place for lunch and was very helpful throughout the day.

  konishikoOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful tour!

  We had a wonderful experience exploring Hiroshima with Hiroko! She was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the city’s history and culture. Her insights made the experience both meaningful and memorable. We really enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Hiroshima!

  950kaitlynnbOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Hiroshimo & Miyajima

  The tour guide was warm, helpful, and professional

  Seaside47239215737October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Good vibes and Japanese culture

  Excellent experience and very informative guide. We got our money worth with a authentic view in to japanere culture in Hiroshima and Miyajima.

  nadianynnerOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Japan’s Best

  If there were 10 stars I’d give Kenji Kassma 10. Super smart super knowledgeable and the nicest most accommodating guide ever. Wish we could have brought him along on the remainder of our trip. Thorough without getting arcane. He knew secJapansret places that most tour guides miss. Navigated our day to perfection. At the end of our day, I was actually sad to say goodbye. If you could get him. Book ASAP

  J8920QZbobcOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5The best guide to see Hiroshima, To!

  To was an amazing guide. He was an excellent communicator and planned a perfect day for us in Hiroshima. He was thoughtful in his planning and very gracious with timing and made our day seamless and enjoyable.

  gabbym579October 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Hiroshima

• Its from-price is 16% above the median of the 45 city tours we list in Hiroshima.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 45.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hiroshima

Hiroshima, on Japan's Seto Inland Sea, is a rebuilt river city whose Peace Memorial Park and museum recall the atomic bombing of 1945.

Hiroshima spreads across the delta of the Ōta River, whose channels, bridges and trams give the city an open feel. The atomic bomb of 6 August 1945 destroyed most of it. The Peace Memorial Park beside the river holds the Atomic Bomb Dome, a ruined building left standing and listed by UNESCO, the Peace Memorial Museum and the Children's Peace Monument.

Top-ranked sights in Hiroshima: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island (Itsukushima).

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