WALKING TOURS IN HIROSHIMA · Japan
The 15 walking tours in Hiroshima to book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
2.5-hour Hiroshima walk explaining why the A-bomb was dropped, with Gokoku Shrine, Hiroshima Castle, Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park and Museum.
“Thomas was a fantastic guide. He has incredible knowledge und was able to teach us a lot about Hiroshimas history.”
Walk Hiroshima’s Peace sites with a small group guide, tour the Peace Memorial Museum, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and enjoy lunch at Orizuru Tower.
“Overall, we learned and saw a lot. But this tour should not have been offered at the end of the year as it was so crowded in the museum, we couldn’t see the main exhibit (the reason we went on this tour) as it would take over an hour. Our guiRead more”
Private 4-hour Hiroshima walking tour with licensed English guide, on-foot hotel pickup, and a balanced mix of Peace Museum, castle and garden.
“This is an emotional and meaningful experience. It was made extra special by our guide, Yuji. He was kind and engaged. He made this a much richer experience.”
Small-group Hiroshima walking tour linking shrine, castle, and Peace Park to the events of August 6, 1945.
“Great and very informative tour. Our guide was very knowledgable and taught us all about the history of the city and its culture and guided us round many of the important and poignant sights. It was a really valuable experience to be able to learn about and understand the tragic events of the city's past.”
Small-group Miyajima walk to Ōtorii and Itsukushima Shrine, plus Daishoin, photos, and an included Hiroshima oyster lunch.
“Hika was our guide. Our family of 5 had a private tour as we were his only group for the day. He was very patient and informative. Lunch was delicious and to top it off we had soft serve ice cream. Overall a wonderful family day trip to Miyajima.”
A 2-hour English guided walking tour through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, ending at the Hypocenter and Atomic Bomb Dome.
“The guide Cva was the best guide, we’ve ever had. He was very good at capturing people in the way he explained the history of Hiroshima. He touched us to tears and made us laugh at the same time and had an extensive knowlegde of the subject. The Way he told us about the history was unbaised and very educational.”
Taste Hiroshima at three tachinomi counters with a guide, 10+ small dishes, and 3 drinks, plus a lively Hondori and Nagarekawa night walk.
“Excellent evening with great food selection, nice people and great guide. Ken did a splendid job by showing us the foodscene.”
A moving guided walk through Hiroshima’s UNESCO peace sites, with museum stories, paper crane time, and okonomiyaki lunch included.
“Hiroshima was a wonderful guide. It was a great learning experience. We would highly recommend.”
Walk Miyajima with an English-speaking guide, see the floating-style Itsukushima Shrine and O-Torii, and eat real Hiroshima flavors.
“We had fantastic time with Hikaru. He was very knowledgable and friendly and told us many great stories about the island. Hikaru wasn't rushing us around, which was great! It was like walking around with a friend rather than a guide. Island itself was gorgeous too. I would definitely reccommend this tour to my friends and family.”
Private 4-hour walk through Hiroshima's Peace Park, museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Hiroshima Castle with a local guide and included tickets.
“Excellent tour despite rain. Ali and Maria were both extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and went overboard to accommodate us. We truly enjoyed them being our guides and would highly recommend them!”
Private Hiroshima walking tour with a local, tailored in real time, English guide, and practical tips around Peace Memorial and neighborhood life.
“Shinichi san planned the trip based on our interest. He explained the history and shared his personal story of a relative that offered us insights to the difficult period of re-building Hiroshima after the 1945 bombing. Shinichi san spoke good English. He paid attention to details and took good care of us.”
One day walking tour linking Miyajima’s shrine and torii views with Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome.
“Hiroshima was our last stop during our Japan visit and I can't stress enough that how much we loved this city and it is a must do for everyone if traveling to Japan. Hiroshima is a beautiful city and visiting the memorial is a must. Every human being should see this place to appreciate life and support peace. Our tour guide was Hiro and she was an amazing person. Hiro is very informative and knowledgeable person, she is very friendly and kind, she made our trip and the tour very easy and fun. She had a very nice organized itinerary and also made it based on our personal preference. Thank…”
Half-day private guided walk in Hiroshima led by Pancho, son of an A-bomb survivor, covering key memorial sites plus lunch nearby.
“Pancho was amazing! As a second generation survivor, his family story tied in with the amazing history we were told was very heartfelt as we went through iconic places in Hiroshima. My daughter and I 30 enjoyed our half day tour and we’re vRead more”
Walk Hiroshima with a local host, from Shukkei-en Garden and Peace Park to offbeat streets, okonomiyaki, oysters, and sake.
“Guia Masayo excelente. Passeamos pela cidade em um ambiente harmonioso e com relatos impactantes sobre esse período triste a nossa história. Recomendamos esse tour maravilhoso.”
4-hour private Hiroshima walking tour to the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden with a local guide.
“Yoshiko was a wonderful guide whose knowledge and enthusiasm made for a thought provoking and informative walking tour. The tour was paced according to our areas of interest. We stopped by a department store for a nice lunch mid tour.”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
