Top 20 Experiences in Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both Hiroshima and Miyajima! To start your day, meet your tour guide at your hotel, then visit famous sites such as Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Shukkeien Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle. Your guide will customize your private tour in detail according to your interests. Seven-hours is the perfect amount of time to check out both Hiroshima and Miyajima island. We strongly suggest visiting both places when you come to this part of Japan. 24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. 10 Persons max per tour. You cannot combine multiple groups.
Hiroshima Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour
This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour. Visit the Main Building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which was newly reopened after renovations in April 2019. Look forward to seeing wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima. Please book this Hiroshima round-trip tour if you have a JR Pass.
Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure
Explore one of the world's most iconic cities on two wheels with a small group of travellers and a knowledgable English speaking guide. Pedalling the streets and riverside paths of Hiroshima on top quality 'Trek' bikes, we will take in Hiroshima's infamous past at the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, as well as discovering the Hiroshima of today, a relaxed and forward looking city full of great people, great food and a great cycling infrastructure!
1-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima Island
As you only have 1 day in Hiroshima, I can show you the best spots in Hiroshima visitors enjoy that others would need at least two days to see. Moreover, this tour will enable you to understand the culture and life in Japan from a local and foreign prospective. The tour covers the top sightseeing spots of Hiroshima privately. Itinerary is arranged, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide.
Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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!
Full Day Bus Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima
・Explore Hiroshima city with a Tour bus and a comfortable air-conditioned. ・Special Ferry route from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi. ・Take pictures of Great Torii from the nearest location on the ferry Join this full-day bus tour from Hiroshima Station, as we will visit some popular attractions. The first stop will be Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima Island, which is famous for the historic site of Shinto. This shrine is known as one of the most scenic spots in Japan. You will definitely enjoy the beautiful red shrine as if it were floating in the middle of the sea. We will also visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, which tells us how miserable the destructive effects of nuclear warfare are and how important peace is. We will also visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. ※If Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is closed, we will take you to visit Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims instead.
Kimono and Authentic tea ceremony in Miyajima
Away from the tourist spot, enjoy quiet and relaxing atmosphare of 300-year-old temple. Experience Japanese traditional culture with kimono in the special setting will stay in your memory for long time.
Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites
【Let's Get Insights into the History of Hiroshima】 Our tour guide will take visitors on a tour through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Here, they will learn the horrors of the atomic bomb as well as how the people of Hiroshima coped with the tragedy. 【Past to present, your local guide will show you how life was like after the atomic bomb impact compared to Hiroshima today】 Let's go up to the Orizuru Tower's observatory area. You can get almost of the whole view of the Hiroshima city. 【Enjoy a spectacular view of Hiroshima while eating lunch and reminisce the past and present of this beautiful city】 Have lunch with the guide and also go see the Aogiri tree and the Atomic Bomb Dome, learn more about Japanese life and feel the revival of the city. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Miyajima island and Itsukushima Shrine! To start your day, please choose your must-see spots in Miyajima island which you prioritize. Your guide will customize your four-hours private tour in detail according to your interests. Four hours is the perfect amount of time to check out Miyajima island. 24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children. Note*1:We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima) for saving your tour time. Of course we can also meet at your hotel in Hiroshima city. Please let us know which is better for you.
The Peace Memorial to Miyajima : Icons of Peace and Beauty
Welcome to Hiroshima, a city where the echoes of history resonate with messages of peace, and the landscapes captivate the soul. Our expert-guided tour will begin at the Peace Memorial (including the Atomic Bomb dome and Peace Memorial Museum) and end at Hiroshima station, taking you on an immersive journey via public transit to explore iconic landmarks and the serene Miyajima Island - known for its free wandering deer and Itsukushima (the floating gate). Professional photo option Join us on a memorable journey with our expert guide-photographers, as we delve into the poignant history of Hiroshima at the Peace Memorial Park. Amidst the solemn atmosphere, our guides skillfully capture moments of reflection and reverence. Then, journey to Miyajima Island, where our guide-photographers transform your experience into timeless memories, expertly framing each moment. Join us for a tour that ensures every step is captured in stunning professional photos.
Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
-Head to the beautiful Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrine- See the famous Torii gates and enter Itsukushima Shrine. Your friendly local guide will you tell you about their background in Miyajima and their cultural signifiance to Japan. -Learn deeper- Explore Daishoin Temple, Momijidani Park and learn about the 5 story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Here your friendly local guide will teach you next about Buddhism's role in Japan and this temple's significance to the island. -Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicacies- To finish off your culutral highlights walking tour, your guide will introduce you to some of the local delicacies available such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings among other delicious sweet and savoury treats! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
Private Hiroshima Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalised
Hiroshima has a dark past that precedes it but other than the infamous A-bomb dome site, there are a few hidden gems that only a local would be able to show you. From Yamato Museum where you can learn about the largest battleship in the world and explore a collection of authentic relics from World War II with the Kure port as your encompassing sea views. If submarines are more up your alley, the JMSDF Kure Museum awaits, four floors designed as a huge submarine make the outside as intriguing as the inside. Try their famed Navy Curry as you bite into history, with its origin inside the battleships of the Meiji Era, more than a century ago. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Cruise Tour
Let's discover two of Japan's most spectacular sights Hiroshima and Miyajima's of World Heritage listed! Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome. See wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima. Ferry from Miyajima to Hiroshima Atomic bomb dome directly. See the cityscape of Hiroshima from the river and the sea. Enjoy beautiful scenery from ferry with no troublesome transfer.
Hiroshima Custom Full Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Hiroshima is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
Hiroshima Private Custom Highlight Tour with Licensed Guide -4/7h
In Hiroshima, there are two world heritages. First one is Miyajima, and another one is Atomic bomb dome. In this tour, we will visit two world heritage sites in one day!! After meetup with our guide at your hotel or train station, you move to Miyajima by local train and ferry. At Itsukushima shrine, you will be impressed by beautiful and calm atmosphere. Of course deer will welcome you there. We also walk along local shopping street and learn Japanese culture. After lunch, we move to Atomic bomb dome and peace memorial park. Then pray for peaceful world. At the end, we plan to visit peace memorial museum and finish Hiroshima one day highlight tour. 【Caution】A big torii gate in Itsukushima Shrine is under construction now.
All-inclusive Hiroshima Nighttime Food and Cultural Immersion
We love Hiroshima, and we want to share that love by taking you deeper into real life here! On our nighttime frolic through central Hiroshima, we have two imperatives: Show you the way locals enjoy a night on the town, and feed you well! We'll also ply you with a few drinks, if you're interested. Everything is included on our tour (gratuities too!), so no need to worry about spending a single, shiny yen while in our company. Fresh seafood, tempura, slow cooked foods, grilled items, and so much more await you. And if you've got eating restrictions, that's cool too -- just let us know. Best of all, after our tour, you won't just have a happy tummy, but also a keen understanding about the modern day culture of our lovely city. Please join us on this very delicious, nighttime adventure. We're giddy just thinking about your arrival! :)
Highlight of Hiroshima with Licensed Guide (6h)
An experienced licensed guide just newly launched half day (6h) Hiroshima private tours on Viator. This is a half day (6h) private tour provided by a licensed guide. Highly flexible and customizable based on your needs. An experienced licensed guide just newly launched half day (6h) Hiroshima private tours on Viator. You can walk around the Peace Memorial Park and Shukkeien Gardenin Hiroshima, including the atomic dome bomb, several monuments/statues, the Peace Memorial Museum. During the lunch, you will enjoy best Hiroshima cuisine, Okonomiyaki. You can also enjoy the four seasons in Japan through the walking tour at Shukkeien Garden. A national licensed guide will walk you through the itinerary, and you can expect interactive conversations with the friendly and experienced guide. *The tour does not include lunch and public transportation expense *We will use public transportation during the itinerary
4 Hour Hiroshima Miyajima Private Tour
Hello! Discover the mystical Miyajima with a local guide. This tour offers participants the freedom to customize their own sightseeing and experiences on Miyajima. Share your preferences with the guide, whether it's what you want to experience, eat, or places you'd like to visit, and let our skilled local guides lead the way. Perfect for those who want to efficiently explore Miyajima within a limited time! 【for example】 Itsukushima Shrine Omotesando Shopping Street in Miyajima Tahōtō Pagoda Momijidani Park Experience the Famous Momiji Manju Handcrafting in Hiroshima Painting Experience with Rice Scoops Tasting of Hiroshima's famous grilled oysters etc
Hiroshima Cycling Peace Tour with Local Guide (Long Course)
This is a guided cycling tour in which participants ride an electric bicycle and learn about the reconstruction of Hiroshima's bombed heritage sites and how we are trying to protect peace in the city of Hiroshima. This tour is led by our friendly team from Hiroshima. ・Learn about local feelings towards the Peace Park from about 70 years ago. ・The area within a 2.5km radius from the hypocenter was severely damaged. We are heading to multiple bombed heritage sites that still remain. ・You will ride a comfortable electric bicycle through the local area to experience the Hiroshima Peace Museum and more. ・We will take you to unique places well-known by our local Japanese team. ・We will ride along the beautiful riverside and in the park to get an idea of the destruction of Hiroshima at that time and how the city has changed into what it is now.
Hiroshima No1 food!! 'Okonomiyaki'-cooking class
【OUTLINE】 Let’s indulge in Hiroshima food culture and cook your own Okonomiyaki. In this program, you will be introduced to the authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, the culinary specialties of Hiroshima and the ultimate staple of Japanese cuisine. The staff from the Otafuku Sauce Co. will teach you some tips to cook the Okonomiyaki. You would be able to learn the deep relations between the Hiroshima's recovery from the post-war and the Okonomiyaki. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・In this program, tourists would gain the deeper insight into Hiroshima’s cultural heritage, and master the technique of Japanese cuisine on a teppan (griddle). ・Experience the unique Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki which the number of Okonomiyaki stores per capital in Japan is No.1. ・An especial plan developed by a worldwide manufacturer of savory Japanese condiments, Otafuku Sauce Co., offers a trip to taste the variety sauces for the taste buds