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Overview

【Discover Another Side of Hiroshima】 Step off the beaten path and explore the city like a local. Walk through historic backstreets, visit neighborhood shops, and experience the authentic, everyday charm of Hiroshima. The story of Hiroshima is more than just its post-war recovery. Today’s vibrant city is built upon centuries of rich history and culture dating back to the samurai era. Away from the usual tourist crowds, we will stroll through quiet neighborhoods and visit charming, traditional shops. We will also visit the Memorial Cathedral of World Peace—a post-war architectural masterpiece. ・The start time is flexible between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. ・I can meet you at the station and help with practical needs, like luggage storage or buying return train tickets. Feel free to ask!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you on the street in front of Starbucks Coffee - Hiroshima Hondori.(OUTSIDE) I will hold a red paper fan so you can spot me!

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Hiroshima Kinzagai Shop Street
We will start from Hondori Shopping Arcade, the most prosperous street in Hiroshima. First, we'll provide a brief lecture on what Hiroshima Prefecture is like, followed by a history of Hondori Shopping Arcade and it's highlights while walking.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Ebisu Shrine
Ebisu Shrine is a shrine that has been cherished by the local community for about 400 years. It is beloved by the people of Hiroshima as a deity of prosperity in business.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Catholic Noboricho Church, Memorial Cathedral for World Peace
Memorial Cathedral for World Peace was constructed to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing and to pray for world peace. It is the first post-war building to be designated as a Important Cultural Property.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Fukuya, Hatchobori Honten
This is a building that has been preserved and continued to be used as a testament to the traces of the atomic bombing.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Okonomimura
Okonomimura is restaurants where you can enjoy Hiroshima's local dish, okonomiyaki. We'll introduce you to what okonomiyaki is, as well as its history. You can also tour inside the building.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

guide fee

Exclusion

Lunch

Private transportation

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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