Top 10 Historical Tours in Hiroshima

Destination: Hiroshima.
Explore Hiroshima's highlights and hidden gems with a professional local guide who is deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the area. Visit iconic landmarks like the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, explore the bustling downtown area, and discover the tranquility of Shukkeien Garden. Experience the spiritual beauty of Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine, and venture off the beaten path to uncover secret spots known only to locals. Our guides provide insights and experiences that go beyond typical tours, immersing you in Japan's rich culture. While we primarily use public transportation for an authentic local experience, we can arrange a private vehicle for an additional fee with prior request. Don't miss this opportunity to see both the renowned and hidden sides of Hiroshima with our expert local guides. Book your tour today and discover the heart of Hiroshima!
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Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Hiroshima.
Join a private 3- or 4-hour walking tour through Hiroshima guided by Japanese locals with deep personal and family ties to the city. Some of our guides are second-generation atomic bomb survivors, while others were born and raised in Hiroshima or have family members affected by the atomic bombing. What we share are not scripted narratives, but perspectives passed down quietly through families and everyday life. Visit the World Heritage Site of the Atomic Bomb Dome and reflect at Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Along the way, explore local streets, experience regional culture, and enjoy thoughtful conversation with your guide. This tour is flexible and fully customizable to your pace and interests, whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family. This experience goes beyond historical facts and famous landmarks. You’ll hear stories shaped by memory, silence, and resilience—offering a deeper understanding of Hiroshima’s past, present, and message for the future.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Hiroshima.
Experience Miyajima and Hiroshima on a fully private tour guided by Japanese local guides, including second-generation atomic bomb survivors, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience you won’t find in guidebooks. Begin your journey on Miyajima Island, home to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its spiritual traditions, symbolism, and timeless beauty while enjoying the island’s calm atmosphere and unhurried pace. Later, explore Hiroshima City, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your guide shares not only historical facts, but personal stories passed down through families—stories of loss, resilience, recovery, and hope. As a fully private tour, the itinerary is flexible and tailored to your interests, pace, and level of reflection. This experience is for travelers seeking more than sightseeing—an authentic, human understanding of Hiroshima and Miyajima.
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Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Hiroshima.
Explore the poignant history of Hiroshima on this insightful 2-hour walking tour. Discover the impact of the atomic bombing and witness Hiroshima's transformation into a symbol of peace and resilience. Led by knowledgeable guides with degrees in Peace Studies, the tour includes visits to significant sites like the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, where you’ll learn about the lives of survivors and the stories behind key landmarks. This tour offers a unique perspective on the events of August 6, 1945, enabling you to understand the lasting effects on the city and its people. - 2-hour group walking tour exploring Hiroshima's history - Guided visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and key memorials - Insight from experienced guides with local expertise - Entrance to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall included
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Hiroshima.
Discover the spiritual heart of Miyajima Island on a fully private walking tour guided by Japanese local guides deeply connected to Hiroshima, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience. Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its floating torii gate and magnificent Daishoin temple. Learn about the island’s long-standing spiritual traditions, symbolism, and why Miyajima has been considered sacred for centuries. Beyond the main landmarks, explore quieter areas of the island, natural scenery, and everyday local life. Your guide shares cultural context and stories that help you understand Miyajima not just as a destination, but as a living community. As a private tour, the itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your interests and pace—whether you want to focus on history, photography, nature, or a more reflective visit. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Hiroshima.
This tour includes seven experiences at Mitaki Temple and its surroundings, a serene mountainside temple founded in 809 and cherished by locals for centuries. After a short introduction in central Hiroshima, we head to Mitaki, where the main experiences take place. At the temple, you’ll see a striking pagoda, a bell hall, many stone Buddhist statues, and more as you try small activities and take easy walks, connecting with the spirit of peace in Hiroshima, with some photo-friendly spots along the way. These experiences help you understand what Hiroshima’s past can teach us today.
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Destination: Hiroshima.
This tour is ideal for cruise ship passengers arriving in Hiroshima who are looking for a private, comfortable experience with a hired vehicle. Tour itinerary is designed based on hiring a car/van for 9 hours (Please carefully check the Inclusions & exclusions and the booking and payment options) to provide ample time to visit Hiroshima's most iconic cultural & historic landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive experience of the city's rich heritage. Itinerary (Customizable): 08:00 Meeting at Hiroshima port 09:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum 12:30 Lunch break 13:30 Ferry to Miyajima Island 16:00 back to the port 17:00 Drop off in the port and tour finish
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Destination: Hiroshima.
Activity take place in 300-year-old Zen temple. Being away from the tourist spot, this place is really quiet and relaxing. Calligraphy has imported to Japan during 6C from China. Learn to draw the line with brush. Check the sample carefully to copy the Chinese charactor. We will ask your name so that we can prepare your name in Japanese Phonetics. Practice your name in Japanese. Write your letter on the rice scoop. Rice scoop(shamoji) is lucky item in Miyajima. Bring back the good luck with you! You can take pictures as much as you want while you are in here, and we will take pictures of you doing the lessons. You can take pictures in our Japanese garden, too. Our lesson is very good introduction to the Japanese authentic cultures. Wearing kimono make it even more special that could be the highlight of your trip.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Hiroshima.
A workshop and lacquer experience with Hiroshima's foremost artist Naoya Takayama. He pursues Japanese beauty while exploring new ways to pass on tradition by applying the lacquering craftsmanship honed at Hiroshima Buddhist altars to the tableware we use every day. Let's get a chance to learn the origins and techniques of the traditional craft Hiroshima Buddhist altar by his instruction and have an experience of Lacquer painting! About the tour instructor: Naoya Takayama He learned the traditional techniques of Kyoto lacquer painting, further refined his lacquering skills, and incorporated the roiro (wax color) technique to create highly original pieces. Inheriting the skills and spirit of Kiyoshi Takayama, the founder of the company, for traditional techniques, he has received numerous awards and his works were selected as a gift at the G7 Summit. Lacquerware for everyday use uses only natural materials and expresses the refined texture of lacquering.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Hiroshima.
Discover Hiroshima through a personal storytelling walk with a guide who has lived here for over two decades. After studying Japanese arts and spending time with an atomic bomb survivor, I share a perspective shaped by real connections and lived experience. We can begin at Shukkeien Garden or Peace Memorial Park, depending on your preference. From there we explore Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine, learning about the city’s culture and resilience. As we follow the Peace Line into the Park, I highlight small details and stories most visitors miss. We continue to the A-Bomb Dome and, if you choose, the Peace Memorial Museum. The pace is relaxed, with time for questions, reflection, and even a coffee break. This is not a rushed sightseeing tour, but a warm and meaningful introduction to Hiroshima’s past and present.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.
Normal Price: 213.67 USD.
Current Price: 170.94 USD.