What to do and see in Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best City Tours

March 21, 2022 Jana Sager

Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県, Hiroshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Hiroshima. It has a population of around 2.8 million.
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1. Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group

Tokyo, Japan Japan and More
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See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

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Reviewed By 559janies

My 2 friends and I went on the beginners Spring Tour 2019 for our first trip to Japan. We loved it and can't wait to go back! Becky and Shawn are awesome. They were so down to earth, helpful and very knowledgeable. I also really liked that the tour group is small. It allows you to get to know your fellow group members and ensures personal attention from your guides. We saw so many large tour groups at tour sites and they looked a little chaotic, it made me happy we chose a small group. The accommodations were always clean and comfortable and located perfectly. Food was amazing!!! If you are willing to try new things you can have an amazing gourmet experience. The events and locations that Becky and Shawn chose were top notch and we got to experience all different modes of transportation while there.

2. Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency
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This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hiroshima! 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. Our guides will customize your six-hour private tour in detail according to your interests. So if you are interested in learning about one of the most important events in human history, in addition to learning about other aspects of this dynamic city, take an all-day walking tour of Hiroshima accompanied by your private guide. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Other personal expenses, Private transportation

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

3. Hiroshima / Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency
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4.6 based on 25 reviews

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hiroshima! To start your day, meet your tour guide at your hotel, then visit famous sites. Our guides will customize your four-hour private tour in detail according to your interests. So if you are interested in learning about one of the most important events in human history, in addition to learning about other aspects of this dynamic city, take an all-day walking tour of Hiroshima accompanied by your private guide. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Four hours is NOT enough to visit both of Miyajima and Hiroshima city area. Please choose which you prioritize. Note*3: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Other personal expenses, Private transportation

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

4. Hiroshima one day private walking Tour

Japan Wonder Travel
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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.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Private walking tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Entrance fees (Itsukushima shrine; 300 yen, Peace memorial museum 200 yen), Transportation fee (you and guide; about 1,500 yen each), Lunch (you and guide), 【Caution】A big torii gate in Itsukushima Shrine is under construction now.

Reviewed By jlundy82

We had the lovely tour guide Junko to ourselves! She shared great food and answered all our questions (being from U.S. there were many!). Would definitely recommend. We went back to several places she recommended after the tour.

5. 13-Day Classic Japan Tour: Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, and Kyoto

Agora Place Tokyo Asakusa, 2-chōme-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan Intrepid Japan
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Discover the cultural highlights of Japan, from the neon-lit streets of modern Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto, on this 13-day tour through the Land of the Rising Sun. See Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, soak at a traditional outdoor ‘onsen’ (hot spring baths) in Hakone, enjoy a feast at the Takayama market and visit the Hiroshima Peace Park. Travel by train, boat and bus, with ample leisure time to customize your own itinerary. This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 people, ensuring you’ll receive personal attention from your expert guide.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, English-speaking guide, 12-night accommodation in hotels and local guesthouses, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Japan Rail Pass, Included Activities

Exclusions: Gratuities, JR Rail Pass Extension, Food and drinks, unless specified, Optional Activities

6. Hiroshima Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, 1-2 Nakajimachō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, 1-2 Nakajimachō, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

7. Experience the past and future of Peace City Hiroshima guided tour

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, 1-2 Nakajimachō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan Attractive JAPAN

Let's go around the city of Hiroshima together with an English guide. In Hiroshima, there are heritages of war and various places which are spreading the message of hope for world peace. In this plan you can hear the stories of these places while walking around the main spots in Hiroshima with your own feet. Your knowledge about Hiroshima will definitely increase because of the guide from Hiroshima. Please confirm with your own eyes the city of Hiroshima; appealing for a peaceful world without war and nuclear weapons.

Inclusions: Guiding fees, Local taxes

Exclusions: Entrance fee for Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Orizuru Tower, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By liangyuc1911

it was an amazing experience!! with the glass bottles i could use it was so fun and and simple!!!!!!!

8. Full Day Tour in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA STATION, 1-2番37号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan Mie Tokunaga

In this tour, you will visit the high lights in Hiroshima city, such as Hiroshima castle, Shukkeien Japanese Garden, Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum. If you want to visit any other places, I will arrange the tour on your request. The price is for one group up to 8 people.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: ガイドのランチをお支払いください。, Private transportation, 各所の入場料。年齢、パスポートで割引あり。

9. Full Day Tour on Your Arrangement

HIROSHIMA STATION, 1-2番37号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan Mie Tokunaga

This is completely your personal tour. I will arrange the tour on your requests. Please let me know where you want to go or what you want to do. I will serve you as your guide and interpreter whole day. The price is for one group up to 8 people.

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: 各所の入場料。年齢、パスポートで割引あり。, ガイドのランチをお支払いください。, Private transportation, Please pay the transportation fare and lunch for a guide during the tour.

10. Onomichi Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Onomichi! Onomichi is a gritty, old-timey seaport town with hills full of temples, literary sites and cats. Local businesses increasingly embrace its retro-chic charm, and a visit is a glimpse of a quaint Japan of yesteryear. For many travellers, Onomichi is the base from which to cycle the Shimanami Kaidō, the system of road bridges that allows people to island-hop their way across the Inland Sea to Shikoku. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

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