Japan · WALKING TOURS IN HIROSHIMA
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Explore Hiroshima’s military past, the A-bomb’s impact, and the city’s peace legacy on a thoughtful 2.5-hour guided walk.
“Thomas was very friendly and informative which made for a great tour.”
Walk Hiroshima’s Peace Park, museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Orizuru Tower with a local guide, lunch, and thoughtful context in five hours.
“Such a great tour! I would definitely recommend for anyone looking to learn more about Hiroshima's history.”
Review of Hiroshima’s private four-hour walking tour, covering the Peace Museum, castle, Shukkeien Garden, guide quality, cost, and practical tips.
“Sei was our tour guide and we had a great day with him. He was so knowledgeable and lots of interesting stories. We learnt a lot from him”
Review of Hiroshima’s small-group walking tour, covering Hiroshima Castle, the A-Bomb Dome, Peace Park, guides, value, pace, and practical tips.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour in Hiroshima. The locations were thoughtfully chosen and offered a compelling look into the city’s history and culture. Each stop was interesting on its own, but what truly made the experience exceptional was our tour guide. Articulate, knowledgeable, and engaging, she brought every site to life with insightful stories and clear explanations. Her passion for Hiroshima’s heritage was evident and added a meaningful depth to the tour. I left with a much richer understanding of the city, and I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting. It’s an outstanding tour, thanks to an outstanding guide.”
Explore Miyajima’s torii, shrine, temple, local food, and island views on an intimate five-and-a-half-hour guided walk.
“Excellent tour despite being raining all day long. Wonderful temples and Shrines, apart from the big Torii.”
Explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with an expert English guide, personal survivor stories, key monuments, and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
“Cva was very knowledgeable and funny and made for an excellent tour guide”
Taste Hiroshima across three local restaurants, sample 10 or more dishes, and explore Hondori and Nagarekawa with an English-speaking guide.
“Ken was amazing.He couldn't do enough for us. The food and drink was plentiful and the group was friendly and sociable. I tried food that I didn't know even existed and my husband and I both said it was a highlight of our trip to Japan.”
Walk Hiroshima’s peace sites with a local guide, visit the museum and Atomic Bomb Dome, fold an origami crane, and enjoy okonomiyaki lunch.
“Our tour of Hiroshima today with our guide Yasue was absolutely incredible. We have three teenage sons and it was one of their (and our) top two highlights of our 10 days in Japan. The tour itself was so well planned incorporating all of the main sites including the Museum. Yasue has grown up in Hiroshima and her passion for passing on the message of the importance of peace was so moving and heartfelt. Yasue thank you for a day we will all never forget, and for your professionalism, knowledge and expertise. We are so grateful for you.”
Review of Miyajima’s 5.5-hour walking tour, with Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in, local oysters, ferry tips, and honest value advice.
“Excellent walking tour with history of Miyajima explained and local popular foods tried. Be prepared for lots of walking. Tour guide was great about spacing rest breaks.”
Review of Hiroshima’s private four-hour walking tour, covering the Peace Park, museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Hiroshima Castle with a local guide.
“We had a great time and were thoroughly spoiled. We actually ended with 2 guides for just us and each had different information. It was fun and very informative.”
See Hiroshima with a private local guide, tailored to your interests, with personal stories, food tips, and flexible walking routes.
“We loved John’s knowledge of the history of Hiroshima and his relaxed way he moved from site to site.”
Explore Hiroshima with a local host on a private walking tour featuring Peace Park, tucked-away streets, local food, and flexible plans.
“Our guide Kaku was amazing. He took us to the local hotspots that tend to not where the tourists go including this incredible curry restaurant. Both my partner and myself don't like curry all the much but decided to give it a try as it had been a while and walked away from the meal being easily one of the best meals we had. He was very knowledge and easy to talk too.”
Review of Hiroshima Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome guided walk, with key sights, guide insight, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“tour was interesting. adding was very nice and patient”
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