Miyajima Guided Tour and Fresh Oyster Farm Tour
Discover the rich culture and flavors of Miyajima Island, starting with the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an insightful guided tour where you’ll learn about Japanese worship traditions, followed by free time to explore the charming shopping street. A unique cruise offers stunning views of the Great Torii and an opportunity to see Hiroshima's famous oyster rafts, all while listening to expert commentary from local oyster producers. Finally, indulge in a delicious oyster feast lunch at Shimada Suisan, including a hands-on experience grilling your own oysters.
- Visit the historic Itsukushima Shrine and learn about Japanese customs
- Enjoy a scenic cruise with views of the Great Torii and oyster rafts
- Savor a delicious oyster feast lunch, with a grilling experience
- Solo travelers are welcome, with bookings accepted until 3 PM the day before
Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima
Calligraphy is not only an art form and a symbol of Japanese culture, but also a form of meditation.
Guided by a professional calligraphy instructor, you’ll use handmade brushes from Kumano, Hiroshima — Japan’s top brush-making town — and enjoy a calm, creative moment to express yourself.
Write your own calligraphy on a fan or shikishi and take home a unique souvenir.
The workshop is held at “Takumi,” a 50-year-old folk craft shop.
One wall is beautifully decorated with ukiyo-e prints, creating an artistic atmosphere.
“Takumi” is also known as Hiroshima’s leading craft shop, offering traditional items from across Japan.
Location:
• 5 min walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome
• 3 min walk from Hiroden Hondori Station
• 5th floor of Sanmall Mall (UNIQLO on 2nd floor)
✨ Highlights
✔ Calligraphy at a 50-year-old craft shop “Takumi”
✔ Ukiyo-e inspired space
✔ Step-by-step guidance for beginners
✔ All materials provided — just bring yourself
✔ Create your own calligraphy artwork and take photos
Hiroshima History Tour : A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial & City
Join a private 3 or 4hour walking tour through Hiroshima guided by Japanese locals with deep personal ties to the city.
Some of our guides are second-generation atomic bomb survivors, 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.
Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local
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.
Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature
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.
Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour with Indian Lunch
Explore Hiroshima city with a Tour bus and a comfortable air-conditioned. Stop by the statue of Gandhi while sightseeing at the Atomic Bomb Dome. Have Indian food (curry) for lunch which can be arranged for vegetarians as well. Special Ferry route from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi. Take pictures of Great Torii from the nearest location on the ferry.
Join this full-day bus tour from Hiroshima Station, as we will visit some popular attractions. The first stop will be Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima Island, which is famous for the historic site of Shinto. This shrine is known as one of the most scenic spots in Japan.
You will enjoy the beautiful red shrine as if it were floating in the middle of the sea. We will also visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, which tells us how miserable the destructive effects of nuclear warfare are and how important peace is. We will also visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima
Miyajima (official name Itsukushima) is the home to the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine. Have dinner while cruising slowly on the raft-shaped boat HANAIKADA through the very calm Ono Seto Sea, surrounded by Miyajima and Ono. Enjoy a luxurious and special time as if you have the beauty of the calm Seto Inland Sea all to yourself.
This is a cruise tour on the special raft-type ship HANAIKADA on Ono Seto Sea, where oyster rafts float on the water.
Enjoy the fantastic and beautiful scenery of the World Heritage Site Miyajima, also known as "God's Island," all to yourself from the sea!
With little difference in elevation from the sea surface, HANAIKADA allows you to relax and feel the Seto Inland Sea on the spot.
The sight of oyster rafts floating in the sea is a special scene that can only be seen here.
Enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients.
Mitaki Peace Tour Beyond Central Hiroshima
Discover the "Invisible Stories" of Hiroshima
This small-group tour (max 6 guests), led by a licensed local guide, connects the historic Peace Memorial Park with the peaceful 9th-century Mitaki-dera Temple.
After a short introduction in the city center, we take a local bus outside the city center to discover the "invisible stories" of Hiroshima.
Through seven unique experiences—ring the temple bell, touch memorial water in peace ceremonies, walk on atomic-bombed tram stones, and reflect on what peace means to you—you'll connect deeply with Hiroshima's history and spirit of peace.
Leave the tourist areas for meaningful conversation and a personal journey.
Hiroshima:Private lacquer workshop experience tour(gift included)
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.
Shore Excursion from Hiroshima Port : Private Tour in 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
Hiroshima’s Heart: A 4-Hour Private Storytelling Walk
Discover Hiroshima through a personal storytelling walk led by a local guide who has lived here for over 20 years. This tour focuses on context, lived experience, and the small details that bring the city’s history and present-day life together.
We begin at either Shukkeien Garden or Peace Memorial Park, depending on your preference, and walk through Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine to understand the city before 1945. As we follow the Peace Line into the park, I share stories and perspectives that many visitors miss.
We continue to the A-Bomb Dome and, if you wish, the Peace Memorial Museum. The pace is relaxed, with time for questions and reflection. This is not a rushed sightseeing tour, but a thoughtful introduction to Hiroshima’s past and present.
Kimono and Calligraphy Experience in Miyajima
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.
Hiroshima Highlights Custom Private Walking Tour with local guide
Embark on a private walking tour through the vibrant and historical city of Hiroshima, led by a professional English-speaking local guide.
We offer a 2 to 3-hour private tour in Hiroshima, where you can freely choose the places you’d like to visit.
To help you plan, we have two sample courses:
① Hiroshima City Highlights Tour
This route focuses on Hiroshima's historical and cultural landmarks:
・Hiroshima Castle
・Gokoku Shrine
・Shukkeien Garden
② A-Bomb Legacy Tour
This tour takes you to important sites related to the atomic bombing:
・Atomic Bomb Dome
・Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
・Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch
・Peace Memorial Museum
These are just suggested itineraries—you are welcome to mix and match locations or customize the tour based on your interests.
If so, please select from "What to expect" then write down on "Special request".
Whether you’re interested in history, peace education, or local culture, we’ll help create the perfect experience for you.
Home Made Onigiri and Matcha Cooking Class in Hiroshima
If you're looking to immerse yourself in local culture and create lasting memories, join us for a fun and delicious Onigiri Workshop near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park!
Learn how to make tasty onigiri with mothers in a warm and welcoming setting. Perfect for families, solo travelers, seeking local connections, and anyone intrigued by the iconic Japanese rice ball featured in anime and movies!
★ Highlights:
- Engage in conversations with Hiroshima locals while making onigiri.
- Easy recipe suitable for all ages to enjoy.
- Finish by lunchtime, leaving you free to explore Hiroshima in the afternoon!
It is located near Peace Park and a 5-minute walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome.
★Hiroshima Station ⇒ Sheba Cafe Taxi 12 minutes
★Hiroshima Station ⇒ Honkawacho Station (Nearest station to Sheba
Cafe, 21 minutes) Hiroshima DenteiLine 2 (streetcar)
★Hilton Hotel ⇒ Sheba Cafe 26 minutes walk
★Peace Museum ⇒ Sheba Cafe 6 minutes walk
We sometimes hold classes at home as well.
Visit behind the Scenes: Hiroshima Saijo Sake Brewery Tour
On this tour, you'll explore Saijo’s rich sake brewing tradition through a guided visit to three sake breweries. Discover the history and culture of sake, enriched by deep connections to nature, the community, and its people. Taste the unique characteristics of each brewery’s sake and learn about their passion for craftsmanship.
At Sanyotsuru, enjoy a special calligraphy experience using the same spring water used in sake brewing. Grind ink and create your own sake label on special paper, which is typically used for authentic sake labels. This can be your original souvenir．
This is an authentic tour where you can immerse yourself in the rich spirit of Japanese hospitality and the profound heart of its culture．
Private Hiroshima Calligraphy: Create Your Own Kanji Art Souvenir
Create your own Kanji art and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir from Hiroshima.
This is a fully private calligraphy experience, reserved just for you and your group.
Enjoy the experience at your own pace.
The workshop takes place in a calm Japanese-style art studio, about a 15-minute walk from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Using a high-quality calligraphy brush made in Hiroshima, you will learn the basics of shodō (Japanese calligraphy).
Next, we will translate your name or a meaningful word into Kanji together, explaining the meanings and choosing characters that suit you.
In the final stage, you will turn your calligraphy into an original item such as a T-shirt, fan, or accessory.
The Japanese-style interior is perfect for photos and ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers.
Duration: About 90 minutes
Location: 15-minute walk from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
You will leave with a unique piece of Japanese calligraphy to remember your time in Hiroshima.
Hiroshima Local Life Walking Tour (Private)
【Discover Another Side of Hiroshima!】Deep Hiroshima: Beyond the Guidebooks
On this private tour, we’ll skip the crowded tourist spots and dive into the quiet backstreets of Hatchobori and historic samurai-era roads. We’ll visit the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, a hidden architectural gem, and stop by long-standing local shops—like a traditional stamp maker or a tea house—where you can engage in authentic conversations with the shopkeepers.
Perfect for those staying 2+ nights: I will help you navigate Hiroshima like a resident. Whether it's finding the best "hidden" Okonomiyaki spot away from the crowds or tips for your next day's adventure, I'll tailor the walk to your interests.
Solo Travelers Welcome: As your local friend, I’ll ensure you feel comfortable exploring places that might be hard to enter alone. Let’s experience the warm-hearted spirit and the true essence of Hiroshima’s recovery together!
Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima
Let’s discover Saijo, one of Japan’s most celebrated sake regions and a truly hidden gem. We will embark on a flavorful journey through its historic breweries. As you stroll down the charming streets, the air fills with the rich, warm aroma of fermenting rice.. With each step, discover the craftsmanship behind Japan’s beloved rice wine in this off-the-beaten-path district, home to eight unique breweries, each with its own time-honored techniques and flavors. We will visit 3-4 breweries during the tour based on opening hours and season.
With an expert guide leading the way, sip on a variety of sake styles—from crisp, dry notes to smooth, fruity finishes—all while admiring the traditional white-walled breweries and towering red brick chimneys that define Saijo’s distinctive skyline. If a particular brew delights your palate, the brewery shops offer exclusive bottles to take home, ensuring you bring a taste of Saijo with you.
Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Enjoy a full-day private tour with a government-licensed guide, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to your interests.
In Hiroshima, walk through Peace Memorial Park, see the A-Bomb Dome, several monuments and statues, and, if you wish, visit the Peace Memorial Museum. At lunchtime, enjoy Hiroshima’s local specialty, okonomiyaki.
In the afternoon, visit Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage island. Admire the floating torii gate, walk through Itsukushima Shrine, and enjoy the scenery and island atmosphere with your guide’s explanations.
Lunch is not included in the tour price.
We mainly use public transport; taxis can be arranged at extra cost.
Hotel pick-up: your guide meets you at your hotel and travels with you by public transport.
Cruise port pick-up: please pay the round-trip taxi fare between the port and city center on the spot.
Hiroshima Cruise Pickup : Miyajima & Peace Park Tour with car
Experience Hiroshima with a small, heartfelt tour (max 3 guests) that feels like spending the day with a local friend as a shore excursion.
We will visit Hiroshima’s two most meaningful UNESCO sites, the Peace Memorial Museum and Itsukushima Shrine, with an itinerary personally tailored to your ship’s arrival and departure.
Your Guide:
I am a U.S. university graduate and a Hiroshima government‑licensed guide who has led over 170 tours. I have also welcomed guests from around the world as a host mother. This tour is personally designed and guided by me from start to finish.
Relax:
Enjoy your day without worrying about logistics or how much cash you need. You won’t need to take out your wallet and pay for transportation and entrance fees in Japanese yen along the way. All necessary tour costs are included, so you only need to bring enough for your lunch, drinks, and any souvenirs.
My goal is simple: I want you to enjoy Hiroshima. Let’s have fun!
Miyajima Island Tour with Certified Local Guide
Embark on a captivating journey to Miyajima Island, a treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders. This 4-hour tour invites you to uncover the secrets of one of Japan's most revered destinations, where ancient temples and a UNESCO-listed shrine harmonize with breathtaking landscapes.
Immerse yourself in an expedition curated to offer a seamless blend of natural splendor and cultural heritage. The UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, seemingly suspended over the sea, presents a surreal visual experience, while the optional visit to Daisho-in Temple grants a rare glimpse into ancient spiritual practices.
Moreover, our unique perspective allows you to view the Senjo-kaku Pavilion and Five-Storied Pagoda from the streets, providing a vantage point that captures their true grandeur. This tour encapsulates the essence of Miyajima Island, ensuring an experience that resonates long after the journey ends.
Hiroshima Night Tour: Craft Beer and Local Bites
Experience Hiroshima from a different angle with a night tour that takes you into Hiroshima's vibrant nightlife. After meeting at the base of the Orizuru tower, your friendly bilingual guide will guide will take you on a walking night tour of downtown Hiroshima. Starting at the Peace Park and heading west through the city, you will visit 3 of the best brew pubs in the city. As well as the drinks included in the price, you can also try an array of snacks while enjoying a relaxed commentary on how the craft beer & food scene has been given a uniquely Hiroshima vibe!
Half-Day Hiroshima Highlights Tour
Hiroshima is a beautiful city and the perfect mix of bustling metropolis and relaxed countryside. Within the city center, one has the opportunity to not only explore the historical relevance of Hiroshima, but also appreciate its beauty and culture. This half-day tour has been specially designed so you may learn about Hiroshima city’s origins as a castle town during the Sengoku Period, its importance as Japan unified and developed, and the impact and legacy of the Atomic Bomb. Gain a deeper understanding of how this city first formed and how it was able to become the symbol of peace that it is today by taking part in this walking-tour around the Hiroshima city center.
Hiroshima Private Tour: Beyond the Bomb & Hidden Stories
Step into a journey where history, resilience, and natural beauty come together. This thoughtfully curated walking tour leads you through two of Hiroshima’s most iconic landmarks; the solemn and moving Peace Memorial Park, a symbol of hope and remembrance.
Wander beneath tree lined paths, listen to the whispers of history at every turn, and soak in tranquil surroundings as you move between stories of war and peace, strength and serenity. Perfect for curious travelers, culture lovers, and anyone seeking a meaningful and picturesque exploration of Hiroshima.