Hiroshima Walking Tour with a Local Buddy
Looking for a deeper way to experience Hiroshima? Join us for a friendly walking tour hosted by Hello Hiroshima, the volunteer group based at Hiroshima Station. We are not professional guides — we are your BUDDIES, local residents who want to share our city and make your journey in Hiroshima truly special.
Walk historic streets, cross centuries-old bridges, visit A-bombed trees, and see Memorial Cathedral for World Peace and Fukuya Department Store— all while learning about Hiroshima’s resilience, culture, and daily life. Perfect for travelers who want a warm, authentic experience beyond sightseeing.
Walk side by side with locals and discover not only Hiroshima’s history but also its culture and everyday life. For those wishing to learn about the authentic Hiroshima while interacting with locals, this tour is highly recommended.
Hiroshima: The Art of Bonsai & Zen Meditation
Escape the city and discover the art of Bonsai in a hidden mountain sanctuary. Learn the philosophy of peace and resilience from a master in a 200-year-old traditional house.
[ WHO IS THIS FOR? ]
- Travelers seeking a "Zen" moment and mental detox.
- Nature lovers who want to experience the quiet, mountainside of Hiroshima.
- Anyone interested in the deep philosophy of Japanese culture.
[ GOOD TO KNOW ]
- Beginners Welcome: No prior experience is needed.
- Souvenir: You will receive digital data of your professional photos after the tour.
Half Day Hiroshima Highlight Tour with Story Telling
You will realize what happened to the people living an ordinary life here, and how they survived after being deprived of the future they had envisioned. You will walk around Hiroshima, a beautiful and peaceful city reborn, and feel the underlying strength of the people who rose from the ruins.
I worked as a local government official in the Hibakusha (A-bomb survivors) Support Division for 12 years and continue interacting with Hibakusha. Therefore, I can accurately convey things about A-bomb survivors, the reconstruction of Hiroshima, and the effects of radiation on the human body to you.
The Tower of Hiroshima Castle is a museum where you can learn about the history and culture of Hiroshima. Also near the castle are the A-bombed trees and the remains of the communications room where the first news of the atomic bombing was transmitted.
Soothe your tour fatigue at the beautiful Shukkeien, a Japanese garden.
Lunch 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 lunch 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.
Miyajima & Iwakuni: Exploring the Most Iconic Japanese Landscapes
The Kintaikyo Bridge is located in Iwkauni, a city overflowing with significant cultural and historical heritage. It is best known for this iconic bridge, one of the three most famous bridges of Japan, and one of the most famous wooden ones in the world. In the past, Iwakuni developed as a castle town known for its cultural achievements and promotion of arts and industry. Within the castle town area you will be able to explore Kintaikyo Bridge, Kikko Park, Kikko Shrine, and Iwakuni Castle, all beautiful locations which help tell the story of this charming city.
The next iconic landscape, the “floating” shrine, is officially called Itsukushima Shrine. It is located in Miyajima, a breathtaking island which has long been regarded as one of the three most scenic spots of Japan. While the island itself is fairly small, it is brimming with otherworldly scenic spots, and a relaxing atmosphere which is nearly second to none.
Day Tour Explore Port City Kure Cruise Battleships and Submarines
Not far from Hiroshima city lies the historic naval port town of Kure. Before and during World War II, this city became the largest military port in East Japan. It Is known as one of the greatest shipbuilding cities in the world, and it is where the largest battleship of all time, Yamato, was constructed. Kure is also currently home to one of the major bases of the Japanese Navy.
Join this 1-Day Kure tour to enjoy a mini-cruise ride on the Kure Bay area, learn about the role of the Japanese Navy during and after the war, and understand the key role this city played in the modernization of Japan. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to walk inside a decommissioned submarine and view the inside of the former residence of the Kure Naval Station Commander-in-Chief.
This tour is a must for ship and history enthusiasts! There is no better place to visit if you wish to get a first-hand experience of Japan’s naval technology.
Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide
Hiroshima holds a unique and profound place in world history: it was the first city ever subjected to an atomic bomb attack in 1945.
In the aftermath of the devastation, local residents expressed agonizing despair, often repeating that "no flowers or trees would grow here for 75 years."
Yet, out of that suffering, Hiroshima has achieved a magnificent restoration, transforming into a vibrant City of Peace—a vital center for learning about and advocating for peace worldwide.
This essential tour offers you the opportunity to deeply explore this remarkable recovery.
You will journey to the most critical sites—the Peace Memorial Park, the Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome—alongside a knowledgeable local guide.
Hiroshima’s Historic Walk Private Tour: Castle, Dome & Peace Park
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a journey where history speaks through silent witnesses and peace prevails. On the “Hiroshima’s Historic Walk,” you are not just a visitor but a storyteller of the legacy of Hiroshima’s Castle, the resilience at the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the eternal prayers at Peace Memorial Park. Each step on this walking tour connects you more deeply with the city’s poignant past and its inspiring rebirth. Be the hero of your adventure as you walk through these historical landmarks, understanding their profound messages. This tour isn’t just a walk; it’s a path towards understanding and peace, perfectly suited for those who cherish history and harmony. Join us to witness Hiroshima not just as a site of memory, but as a beacon of hope and renewal.
Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
Hiroshima Garden to Table Cooking Class
Experience real rural Japan near Hiroshima. Travel by local train, harvest garden vegetables, cook authentic dishes with a local family, and share a homemade meal in the countryside.
This private garden-to-table cooking experience takes place at a family home just outside Hiroshima City. You’ll cook with fresh vegetables grown by your hosts, along with seasonal herbs, fruits, and handmade preserved foods, while learning about everyday Japanese rural food culture.
Ideal for travelers who have already explored cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, this experience offers a refreshing change of pace. The scenic local train ride through rice fields, mountains, and rivers is part of the journey.
You’ll be welcomed into the host family’s home, where they live with their two children (ages 10 and 13). Through cooking, conversation, and time spent together, guests enjoy genuine hospitality and meaningful cultural exchange that goes beyond a typical cooking class.
Discover the Soul of Hiroshima: A Peace-Themed Koto Workshop
Why This Hiroshima Koto Workshop is Unique:
1. Peace Through Music – A rare blend of traditional koto playing with Hiroshima’s message of peace, including a reflective performance.
2. Your Keepsake Video – Receive a recording of your final piece performance with instructor accompaniment—a personal musical memory.
3. Fold & Spread Peace – Take home an origami crane (Hiroshima’s symbol of hope) to share its meaning with others.
4. Deep Cultural Connection – Hands-on learning in a city where music and history intertwine meaningfully.
Not just a lesson—an experience that stays with you. ✨
Savor Setouchi inland sea Local Food & Bike Tour with Local Guide
This cycling tour takes you off the beaten path in Etajima City to visit local producers and collect fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guided by a local expert, you’ll explore hidden spots and connect with producers.
The tour follows the fishing ports route, highlighting Etajima’s rich maritime culture and unique “satoumi” coastal food traditions.
Electric-assist bikes make riding the island’s hills easy, while you enjoy stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea. Your guide shares insider stories and insights.
After collecting fresh ingredients, a local chef prepares a special meal on-site, featuring seasonal sashimi and sushi.
This tour offers a unique chance to experience Etajima’s culture, environment, and cuisine through meaningful connections and delicious food.
Get ready for a special adventure and meal only on Etajima Island.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local
This is a fully private tour for one group only, with a maximum of eight guests, offering a comfortable and meaningful experience guided by a native Hiroshima guide.
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this 8-hour tour of Miyajima Island and Peace Memorial Park.
Begin your day on Miyajima Island, known for its iconic floating Great Torii Gate, historic shrine, and sacred deer regarded as messengers of the gods. Enjoy the island’s serene atmosphere and cultural significance before traveling onward. Next, visit Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, where your guide provides a clear and respectful explanation of Hiroshima’s history, focusing on resilience, remembrance, and hope.
Traveling with only your group allows for flexible explanations and a pace adjusted to your interests. Guests with dietary restrictions will be guided to suitable restaurants. Additional stops can be added whenever possible.
Iwakuni Tour from Hiroshima with Sake Tasting and Sushi Making
Discover the spirit of the samurai in Iwakuni on this full-day guided tour from Hiroshima. Visit a sake brewery using pure Nishiki River water and enjoy exclusive tastings. Try your hand at making Iwakuni sushi - a unique pressed-style dish - and savor a traditional lunch. Walk across the iconic Kintai Bridge, built without nails using ancient techniques. Explore Kikko Park's seasonal blooms and the Kashiwabara Art Museum's stunning samurai artifacts. With a licensed English-speaking guide, this immersive journey blends history, culture, and nature for an unforgettable experience.
Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City
Kick off your Japan vacation in style with arrival private taxi type charter transfers from Hiroshima Airport. Your driver will greet you on arrival at the airport, help with your luggage and drive you directly to Hiroshima city. hotel in the hotels with telephone number start with '082' (eg: 082-xxx-xxxx) by comfortable vehicle with taxi type. Travel one-way in style in a private taxi type sedan or mpv/van with up to 8 people in your group (depending on option selected), and skip the stress of finding a taxi or shuttle. .
Peaceful SUP Experience on Hiroshima's Serene Rivers
Contemplating Peace at 'Water Front City Hiroshima'
This tour takes you down the rivers flowing through the city of Hiroshima towards the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Atomic Bomb Dome, covering a round trip of 3 km.
Hiroshima City is characterized by six rivers that have played a significant role in its development due to its topography. In the past, the upper reaches of these rivers were bustling with charcoal iron manufacturing, and transporting iron materials to places like Osaka was an essential function of these rivers.
However, everything changed drastically on August 6, 1945, when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Many lives were lost in the rivers, creating a distance between the people of Hiroshima and the rivers.
Through this tour, feel the peace of present-day Hiroshima and enjoy the landscape that connects to the future by riding on SUP.
Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Hiroshima holds a unique and profound place in world history: it was the first city ever subjected to an atomic bomb attack in 1945.
In the aftermath of the devastation, local residents expressed agonizing despair, often repeating that "no flowers or trees would grow here for 75 years."
Yet, out of that suffering, Hiroshima has achieved a magnificent restoration, transforming into a vibrant City of Peace—a vital center for learning about and advocating for peace worldwide.
This essential tour offers you the opportunity to deeply explore this remarkable recovery.
You will journey to the most critical sites—the Peace Memorial Park, the Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome—alongside a knowledgeable local guide.
Okonomiyaki Counter: Hiroshima Edition
This is okonomiyaki, Hiroshima-style. No flames, no gimmicks, no shrimp tossed through the air. Just real food, real chefs, and a little bit of action if you want in on the fun. You’ll sit grill-side with a bilingual guide and a professional okonomiyaki chef, learning how this layered, savory pancake became a local staple. Choose from four different versions, including meat, seafood, vegetarian, and a gluten-free option (available by request). If you want to try your hand at cooking, the chef will guide you step by step. If you’d rather just relax and eat, that’s totally fine too. This is a small group experience at a real local restaurant, not a tourist trap, and you’ll leave full, happy, and maybe just a little proud of your creation.
Okonomiyaki has long been a go-to meal in Japan, originally taking shape in the years after World War II when simple ingredients had to stretch far. These days, it’s still found everywhere from hole-in-the-wall counters to specialty restaurants.
Miyajima 3 Hours Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide
Discover the Sacred Island of Miyajima – A Journey Through History, Nature, and Local Delights!
Join us on an unforgettable tour of Miyajima, known as the "Island of the Gods," where you’ll explore its rich history, stunning nature, and mouth-watering local delicacies with a knowledgeable local guide.
Highlights of the tour include visits to the must-see Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple, and the charming Kiyomori Street. Along the way, you'll savor delicious local foods such as fresh oysters, refreshing lemon sour, craft beer, and the famous Momiji Manju, all while soaking in the mystical atmosphere of this sacred island.
This tour is the perfect blend of culture, history, and culinary experiences – an ideal way to immerse yourself in the true essence of Miyajima.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore one of Japan's most enchanting destinations with a local guide who knows all the hidden gems!
Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island
Located within Hiroshima prefecture, Takehara is a charming and beautiful city on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. In the past, Takehara flourished as a port town known for its sake and salt production. Today, many buildings dating as far back as the Edo period can still be found in the city, preserved in such a way that one can feel as though they are walking through streets in the past.
Takehara is also home to Rabbit Island, a unique place in which people can interact with the many wild rabbits which inhabit it. While feeding rabbits and taking adorable pictures with them are undoubtedly the most popular activities there, visitors can also go for a stroll, hike, or bicycle ride around the island to enjoy its great natural beauty. Additionally, Rabbit Island has a "dark" past which can be discovered by exploring the ruins found throughout it.
Private Hiroshima Matcha & Wagashi Experience Tour
【Discover the Art of Matcha in Central Hiroshima!】
Looking for a deep, authentic experience right in the heart of the city? Join me in Hatchobori (Downtown Hiroshima) for a private, hands-on Matcha and Wagashi session. Perfect for a relaxing break between sightseeing at the City Center Area.
Hands-on Learning: I'll teach you the simple, essential basics of whisking the perfect bowl of matcha.
Personalized & Private: Visit my favorite local tea utensil and Japanese confectionery shops to choose your own sweets and matcha.
The remaining matcha powder is yours to keep as a special souvenir (approx. 15g per group)—enough to host your own tea party for 8-10 friends back home!
Comfortable for Everyone: We use tables and chairs—no need for painful sitting on tatami mats.
All-Weather Friendly: Most of our 1.2 km (0.75 miles) walk is through covered shopping arcades, making it perfect for rainy or hot days.
Wagashi (sweets) selection varies by season to ensure the best local flavors.
Inaka food and Ebike tour in Yuki
“Inaka” refers to Japan’s peaceful countryside—rich in tradition, surrounded by nature, and full of local charm.
Yuki Town, affectionately known as “Hiroshima’s Hidden Retreat” for generations, is one such Inaka, beloved by locals for its untouched beauty and calm atmosphere.
On this guided E-bike tour, you’ll cycle through Yuki’s majestic landscape, ride along the pristine Minochi River (水内川)—one of Hiroshima’s clearest streams—and take a refreshing tea break in the serene Ishigatani Gorge(石ヶ谷峡), a spot cherished by locals since the 1600s.
Enjoy forest bathing, experience life in the countryside, and taste a delicious meal prepared with fresh local produce grown right here in Yuki.
Your journey ends with a soothing soak in the famous Yuki Onsen, a perfect way to relax after your ride.
Calligraphy and Sake Experience in Saijo, Hiroshima
In Hiroshima—a city known for Japanese sake, traditional calligraphy brushes, and a story of peace—this experience takes place in a historic storehouse at Kamotsuru Sake Brewery’s first brewery in Saijo, a space not normally open to the public.
You will practice calligraphy using a special Kumano brush crafted from Hiroshima’s hibaku (survivor) trees, symbolizing resilience and peace.
You will complete your own artwork on a shikishi board to take home.
A professional calligrapher will write your chosen word or name onto the label of a premium Junmai Daiginjo sake bottle, creating a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
The experience includes a guided sake tasting.
Premium option: receive your own hibaku tree Kumano brush to take home.
Located a short walk from Saijo Station.
Bike Tour with Lunch
Discover Hiroshima's rich history and vibrant culture on this engaging bike tour designed for participants aged 10 to 70. Start your adventure at Freebird BMX Shop before visiting the solemn Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Enjoy a scenic bike ride along the river to the historic Hiroshima Castle, then unwind at the serene Shukkeien Garden. Relish a meal at a local restaurant to round out your experience. This tour includes bike rental, insurance, and entrance fees, ensuring a hassle-free day exploring the city.
- Duration: 3-4 hours with a maximum group size of 5 to 7 participants
- Visit key attractions including Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Castle
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local eatery
- Includes bike rental, insurance, and entrance fees to attractions
Hiroshima’s Hidden Zen Sanctuary: Premium Dry Head Spa Experience
Discover Your Hidden Sanctuary in Hiroshima Step away from the crowds into a stylish, Modern Zen private residence for a premium "Dry Head Spa." Your relaxation begins at JR Itsukaichi Station, where we provide complimentary private car pickup and drop-off, saving you the stress of navigating local streets.
This isn't just a massage; it’s a recovery session for the modern traveler. We use firm, therapeutic pressure to dissolve deep-seated scalp and neck tension caused by travel and digital strain. Our waterless technique is the perfect, hassle-free way to regain mental clarity without the fuss of a full spa visit.
Complete your journey to inner peace with our "Japanese Wellness Refreshment"—calming herbal tea and savory kelp. We then drive you back to the station, leaving you refreshed and revitalized for your next adventure.