Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial & City Tour with Local Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

Experience Hiroshima beyond the history books on a fully private tour with a Japanese local guide. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum while discovering how local families experienced the bombing, how Hiroshima rebuilt, and why peace remains central to the city today. Most of our qualified guides were born and raised in Hiroshima, and all can share family stories connected to the atomic bombing, including second-generation survivor perspectives. They also have international experience and speak clear, easy-to-understand English. Choose 3 or 4 hours. With 3 hours, focus on the peace sites or add Hiroshima Castle or Shukkeien Garden. With 4 hours, explore more city highlights or deeper historical sites, including Hiroshima’s recovery and medical response after the bombing. Meet your guide at your central Hiroshima hotel, Hiroshima Station or cruise terminal. Cruise passengers should select the 4-hour option.

Pickup Information

Pick up on foot. Not listed hotel: please let us know. Coming from another city: Hiroshima Station is the best meeting point. 3-hour tour: Cruise ship pick-up is not available. Meeting is in the city center. Wheelchair users will be guided around the Peace Memorial Museum and Peace Park. 4-hour tour: Cruise ship pick-up is available. Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge of JPY 2,000, payable in cash on the day. Itinerary may change depending on time. Late policy: More than 15 minutes late without notice = No-Show (no refund). If you inform us but are over 1 hour late, the tour may be shortened or extra fees may apply.

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The first city in the world to have been hit by an Atomic Bomb. You will see the facts through exhibits, paintings by A-bomb survivors, and data. It is a museum that makes a big difference whether you visit here or not.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Stroll the park and visit several monuments. The strength of the recovery from the tragic past and the beauty of the park today. Please listen to the stories and thoughts that only someone who grew up in Hiroshima can tell.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Children's Peace Monument
The famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building miraculously retains its original appearance as it is located almost directly below the hypocenter. It symbolically represents the tragedy of war. Seeing it in person might change something about you.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Hypocenter monument
Right above this Shima hospital, the atomic bomb exploded. Imagine what it must have been like to stand there.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Hiroshima Castle
See the Samurai castle built in the 16th century, although it is a replica because it was destroyed by A-Bomb. Normally, only photo stop from the outside, but if you wish, you can enter the museum inside (optional). There is a history of Hiroshima and the castle, armor and Japanese swords.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Shukkeien
One of the oldest Japanese gardens. The beautiful garden with its pond, trees, and undulations was created in 1620 and belonged to a Samurai who settled the area. Its peaceful and natural scenery will make you feel the good old Japanese culture!
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Shukkeien Garden admission

Peace Memorial Museum admission with skip-the-line entry

Local Japanese Guide (English, Japanese)

Customize in advance

Exclusion

Private transportation

Meals

Tips

Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge to pick up, payable in cash on the day.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms

Supplied by Local Gem Tour Hiroshima

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