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Want to see the best of Hiroshima? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hiroshima!

Destination

Hiroshima, Japan

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 日本語, Hindi, Melayu, Indonesian

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance to the 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Meet your guide at the statue Prayer for Peace - Hiroshima to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Puntos destacados de la ciudad

   Vea desde el Castillo de Hiroshima, el Jardín Shukkei-en, el Parque Memorial de la Paz de Hiroshima y otros puntos de referencia y visitas obligadas de la ciudad. Su anfitrión local lo llevará a los lugares principales de la ciudad para que pueda obtener una visión general perfecta de lo que hace que Hiroshima sea tan único.

4. Gemas ocultas

   En el camino, su anfitrión local le mostrará tesoros escondidos a simple vista que solo los lugareños conocen. Conoce la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente, la local, y descubre lugares e historias que no muchos turistas experimentan

5. Narración Mágica

   Detrás de cada punto de referencia y cada parada, hay una historia y su anfitrión local está listo para contarlo todo. ¡Prepárate para escuchar historias increíbles, ideas únicas y datos divertidos que solo un local bien informado conocería!

6. Trato especial

   Siga a su anfitrión a uno de sus restaurantes favoritos para tomar un refrigerio o una bebida amada por los lugareños. Tómese un descanso y póngase al día con su nuevo amigo local y obtenga las respuestas a todas sus preguntas sobre viajes

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Awais )

2 junio 2025

Awais provided us a good tour and overview of the central Hiroshima experience in the brief window we had available. It really illuminated the concluding events of World War II and the details associated with the bombing of the city. Very important and sobering information.Good tour of Central Hiroshima History

Andrew 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Haq)

23 mayo 2025

Our family of four spent 3 fantastic hours with Haq. He was very knowledgeable, funny and informative. We learned so much about Hiroshima, the war, the park and Japanese culture. We have taken guided tours all over the world and Haq rates up there with the best. Do not hesitate to select Haq ( the fact that he is not Japanese added to the tour since he has a very personal understanding of a foreigner’s view of the culture). Awsome Afternoon

Jan🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Haq)

19 mayo 2025

We had an exceptional experience with our tour guide in Hiroshima. He was not only fluent in clear and easily understandable English but also incredibly knowledgeable about the history surrounding the A-bomb. His expertise in presenting different perspectives and contextualizing historical events was truly impressive. Additionally, he provided us with a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, adding layers of meaning to every site we visited. His passion for the city and its history was evident and made our visit both educational and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a thoughtful and well-rounded tour of Hiroshima.Exceptional Guide - Highly Recommended

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Haq)

13 mayo 2025

If you’re looking for an informed Hiroshima guide then Haq’s your man. He adapted the tour to our interests even allowing for some special event that was happening at the Peace Museum. We learned a lot and he helped us get back to the station on time for our return train. Highly recommended.Haq knows his stuff!

Chevy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Awais )

14 abril 2025

Thank you for taking good care of our clients, they did have a wonderful time. Will keep in touch with future guests Chevy Excellent collabration with Awais

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

10 abril 2025

Wow! Ali was an exceptional host. I was hesitant to send my grandparents off on their own with a stranger in a city where they don’t speak the language, but Ali was accommodating, professional and kind throughout the process. Even offering to bring them back to the train station. He went above and beyond in creating a day they will add to the memory bank! Thank you, Ali! Professional, Exceptional, Humbling

Louise 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Haq)

27 marzo 2025

Our tour group of seven had a total of nine tours during our cruise. All tours were private guided and hand picked by the group leader. Haq was unanimously voted the best guide . Here is why. He was very organized, prompt, knowledgeable and accommodated the mobility needs of some of our group. Our tour of Hiroshima was excellent from beginning to end. Not only did he take us to the requisite places one would expect to see on a one day tour of the city, but he also. Went above and beyond to provide information, historical context, and importantly, some personal information based on his time spent in Hiroshima and his experiences. Beyond guiding us gently through the peace park and museums he shared, anecdotal stories from his family and personal experiences that Provided a fresh insight into not only the situation in Hiroshima During andafter the war, but life stories from someone who is not native to Japan. Our group found these interactions, most interesting. Thank you, Haq for a memorable day. If you have the opportunity to tour Hiroshima with him, you will not be disappointed.. Haq voted Best Japan Guide !

Nasim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Haq)

22 marzo 2025

We recommend this tour with Haq. First, he is very responsive. I had some questions shortly after booking and it was very easy to get in touch. As for the tour itself, Haq was very knowledgeable - not just about the sites we visited but also about Japan generally. He was also enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge, he welcomed all questions, and he was attentive to the group and tailored the stops to our preferences. We enjoyed the tour overall. Great Tour Guide

Cindy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Haq)

18 marzo 2025

Haq was passionate and adapted well to our large group that included kids. We learned a lot and got to discover some local things off the beaten path. Friendly, thoughtful, informational

vickibunyan76

(About local Haq)

7 marzo 2025

Haq is a sincere and thorough guide. He tells the stories of Hiroshima in a way that interests both adults and children. He kept us going so that we could maximise our time and we would recommend him highly to learn about Hiroshima. Thankyou Haq!A wonderful tour with Haq

Lissette🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Haq)

18 enero 2025

Our group was comprised of a family with young adults, midlifers and ‘elderlies’. So, beyond Haq’s knowledge of the city and excellent narrative, I appreciated his sense of his audience’s needs. He adjusted the tour to make it easier for everyone by focusing on the highlights, without compromising on what must be known. He delivered the facts and shared stories in and around the events of the bombing. He showcased important landmarks and explained their importance. And finally, he encouraged questions and accommodated requests. We obviously enjoyed the tour and cannot recommend him highly enough! Half day tour with Haq

js9cjzs6sv

(About local Haq)

27 noviembre 2024

very passionate guide who did a great job in explaning us the History of Hiroshima with a high focus on the A-Bomb attack. He provided us the valuable insights and background information in a very emotional way. He is a great Storyteller whom we fully recommend to book as a tour guide in Hiroshima.Very momorable and lively toir

Roderick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nabeel)

18 octubre 2024

Nabeel was the perfect guide for our family group of five. He is very knowledgeable, professional and patient. He answered all of our questions, didn’t rush us, and provided insights into our tour that you would never know about otherwise. Highly recommended!Amazing Experience

Eugen🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Nabeel)

9 octubre 2024

We had a great tour with Nabeel. We discovered a few lesser-known corners of the city with him, but also visited the peace memorial park and got to know life in Japan from the perspective of a foreign student. Absolutely recommendable

Berglind Hrund🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Awais )

28 septiembre 2024

I booked a trip with Awais and he responded right away! Unfortunately he got sick but managed to get us Nabeel to guide us! All of us in the group were very happy about the day and Nabeel could inform us about everything that we asked. We got so much information about everything! I recommend this tour 150%! Well money spent and great fun 🤩 And both Awais and Nabeel were so great to talk to online and they were quick to answer any of my questions! Owsom day!!!

Nancy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ali)

23 septiembre 2024

Ali led me and my husband through Hiroshima Peace Park and gave us context to what we were seeing. He gave very specific and useful information on restaurants and getting to Miyajima as painlessly as possible. We ended at Shukkeien garden, small and perfect with koi and turtles to feed...a light hearted end after a very somber start. Thanks to Ali for a grounding to start the time in Hiroshima Peace Park to peaceful park

Joelle🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Nabeel)

10 agosto 2024

Nabeel took us on the historical and hidden gems tour and we really enjoyed every moment and felt very welcome. Nabeel is a very kind and smart person, knowing well Hiroshima‘s history and japanese culture. He showed us a lot of additional spots and gave us valuable recommendations on more things to do. We can only warmly recommend him. Precious time with Nabeel

laurenstencate00

(About local Awais )

29 julio 2024

We had a very nice day with Awais. He knew a lot about the history of Hiroshima and made sure we got to know everything there is to know about the city! Would recommend!!Very nice tour

Carlos🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Awais )

14 junio 2024

Awais is clearly knowledgeable about the sites we visited, and was thoughtful about the order of exhibits. He was also considerate about an elder on the tour, and gave us a good recommendation of where to eat after the tour.Knowledgeable guide

Cindi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Awais )

2 junio 2024

We had a fantastic tour with Awais. He is professional, helpful and very adaptable. We had limited time and Awais did an amazing job making sure we were able to see the highlights of this historic city. Awais was very informative and has a very nice way of explaining the history, culture and facts about the area We were a group of four with two teenagers who also found Awais to be engaging during our tour. We could not have had a better experience. Highly recommend booking a tour with Awais when you are In Hiroshima. His recommendations for dinner at the end of our tour proved to be amazing. We have friends that will be in the area in the future and we have already passed along the information as to how to book a trip with Awais. Thank you to Awais for making our day In Hiroshima memorable and fun. Wonderful day in Hiroshima with Awais

Ramunas🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Awais )

16 mayo 2024

It was an excellent walk around Hiroshima. Awais was very well prepared and gave us a lot of interesting background information. He also gave us tips how to reach other places. I can really recommend him!Excellent way to see Hiroshima

Daniël🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ali)

1 mayo 2024

Our day tour of Hiroshima, led by an expert guide, Ali, who is an anthropologist at the University of Hiroshima, was very informative and well-organized. His thorough knowledge and empathetic way of explaining helped us grasp the complex history. The most memorable part of the tour was the underground memorial, where the post-bomb relief efforts were effectively highlighted. Ali was approachable, answered all questions clearly, and his neutral - not being Japanese or Western- perspective added depth to our understanding. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about Hiroshima's history.A good day in Hiroshima

Lone🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Nabeel)

30 marzo 2024

We had a very pleasant afternoon with Nabeel. He was very fast and precise in his communication. He showed us the main attractions, and we had very interesting talks about living and studying in Japan. Nice afternoon with Nabeel

Lom

(About local Ali)

21 marzo 2024

Ali is a very kind and friendly person to show you around some of the sights of Hiroshima. He was happy to answer all of our questions and made us feel at ease. Having someone with the local knowledge makes the experience all that bit more special. Thanks for having us Ali. Review

Adriana

(About local Haq)

25 junio 2025

I usually do not rate tours that high or write good reviews if I not truly believe the tour deserves it. However, this one was great! We had a wonderful 3 hour walking tour with Haq. Her speaks great English. He was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. His tour is very interactive and interesting. Haq gave us many details that we would have never known had we not listened to his historical references. He kept my 20 and 18 year old sons’ as well as my husband and my attention the whole three hours! So interesting! We visited all the important monuments in Peace Memorial Park. Haq made it very enjoyable. We highly recommend Haq.Outstanding Tour!

nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

22 junio 2025

Ali was a wonderful tour guide. We got confused with our timing, and he was very flexible. He clearly knows everything about the Hiroshima peace Park, museum. and memorials and had a charming and efficient way of communicating the information to our family. I recommend Ali and this tour without reservations.Ali is warm, knowledgeable, flexible

Lena

(About local Nisa)

20 junio 2025

My family and I felt this tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Nisa was so knowledgeable about the history of Hiroshima and was able to share her knowledge very accessibly. She was very engaging, patient and generous with her time. We loved this tour and would do it again. We highly recommend Nisa!Brilliant insightful tour

SHARYL🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nabeel)

20 junio 2025

Nabeel was a great guide, he was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. We were a family of 4 with 2 teenagers, he took his time to explain everything and also made sure to keep the whole family engaged. We felt like Nabeel was part of our family while we strolled the streets learning about Hiroshima. We would highly recommend this tour and Nabeel!

Zachary_B

(About local Nabeel)

16 junio 2025

Absolutely fantastic, Nabeel, our tour guide, was amazing the entire day taking us around the whole city and answering all of our questions. He was incredible knowledgeable, kind and patient with us and I could not recommend him more strongly to anyone that is considering taking this tour!Incredible Tour Would Highly Recommend to Anyone!

bernie🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Ali)

15 junio 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Ali, his historical and local knowledge was excellent. And to top it he is also an anthropologist. So we had the benefit of hear the stories through many lenses. At the end of the tour Ali took us to a local restaurant one the the and his wife favour. We never would have found it ourselves A hidden gem. Apologies I can’t find the name of it. Thanks Ali for a great day.. Hiroshima with Ali

Tom and Lori🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Awais )

12 junio 2025

Awais gave us a well paced, well balanced tour of the Memorial. It was well thought out, and his knowledge and stories brought the tour to life. We highly recommend Awais. Excellent tour of Peace Memorial

Sidhartha🇮🇳 India

(About local Awais )

7 junio 2025

I had a wonderful experience touring Hiroshima with Awais. His deep knowledge of the city’s history, especially around the Peace Memorial Park and the aftermath of the atomic bombing, made the visit incredibly meaningful. He explained everything clearly and with great respect and sensitivity. Awais was also very friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the tour. We truly enjoyed our time and learned so much. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Hiroshima, his passion and insight make the experience unforgettable.Awesome day in Hiroshima

David

(About local Nabeel)

6 junio 2025

Nabeel shaukat is a highly recommended guide he is very courteous, knowledgeable and he took care of us excellently so if your looking for a guide don't hesitate. We went by public transport and took care of everything. Brilliant 👏Excellent guide highly recommended

Ted

(About local Nabeel)

4 junio 2025

My family had a great experience with Nabeel touring Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum. He is a down to earth guy who was very has knowledgeable. Nabeel was an Excellent Tour Guide

Maria_P

(About local Nabeel)

31 mayo 2025

Although we had rain on and off throughout the day we made the best of it. Nabeel our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable. We started at the peace memorial museum and park, very powerful, then walked to the dome building, a ruin from the atomic bomb. Then headed to the Island of Miyajima Island to visit the torii gate in the water and Itsukushima shrine. Great place to visit, Lots of restaurants and shops, wish we had had sunshine.Although we had rain on...

Rachel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Awais )

30 mayo 2025

We had an amazing few hours with Awais! His knowledge about all things Hiroshima is commendable and has a gentle way of sharing the insights and stories of Hiroshima. After meeting us, Awais tailored our time together. Our suggestion is to book a morning tour. Thank you again Awais, anyone coming to Hiroshima we recommend Awais as your guide. Hiroshima insights - Awais is your man!

Bruce

(About local Haq)

28 mayo 2025

Haq was a terrific guide for our food tour. Hiroshima has so many food options but we asked him to preference those foods that Hiroshima was known for. His local knowledge was invaluable and each course was delivered with an informative dialogue. We ended our tour in the Peace Memorial Park and his knowledge of WW11 and the A-bomb was incredible. Our heads were spinning! Thankyou Haq for a great day.Great food accompanied by history lesson.

Leigh🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Awais )

24 mayo 2025

Awais has a love for Hiroshima, the history and the culture. We had a super 3 hour tour, he knows all the little extras, the smaller exhibits that have zero crowds. From these we learned the history and had time to think and reflect. Awais has lunchtime tips too! Great experience, thank you. Awesome day.

Kathrina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Awais )

5 mayo 2025

Everything was great, we enjoyed a 3h walking tour with a lot of information about Hiroshima. Great!

Gavin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Haq)

29 abril 2025

We really enjoyed our tour of Hiroshima with Haq. He was a very knowledgable guide and shared some interesting insights which helped us understand the context behind the atomic bomb and its aftermath, as well as other Japanese cultural and geopolitical issues. He was particularly patient with my daughters (13, 11, 5) and showed great flexibility and generosity when one of the girls felt unwell during the tour. He quickly adapted and offered to use his own car to make it more comfortable for us to continue the tour rather than cancelling. Well beyond the call of duty. I would happily recommend this tour (and Haq in particular). Great tour of Horoshima

Todd

(About local Awais )

28 abril 2025

We had a great tour with Awais - it was enjoyable and it was evident he had amazing knowledge of the historical areas and events. I couldn’t fault the tour and the information as it was exactly what we were after. The only downside I would mention would be related to the price - value rating and some simple communication errors. When we booked the tour it was advertised as a private guide, upon arriving we were told we needed to wait for another couple joining us. They were a lovely couple and there was no issues with them, however I was a little annoyed with the price we paid and the fact it was advertised as private to have another couple on the tour. Furthermore, we had to organise a baby sitter and we had numerous requests from Awais for time changes beforehand which did add a layer of complexity, Secondly, we did the museum beforehand to ensure we could maximise the site visits, however upon arriving Awais suggested he was going to take us into the museum. This should have been communicated before and did affect the efficiency of the tour. All in all I enjoyed it but did find it slightly expensive. Great tour with informative guide

Bharat🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Awais )

27 abril 2025

Awais is a very knowledgeable guide, who was able to show us around Hiroshima at a gentle pace and did not rush even though we had a tight schedule. He was able to point out all the sites of interest and presented facts in a pleasant way. His recommendations for lunch wasnspot on, we probably would have never gone to the restaurant without knowing that they served dishes which are a Hiroshima speciality. All in all it was a great day. Thanks Awais! Hiroshima with Awais

marian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Haq)

26 abril 2025

We had the best tour with haq would highly recommend him he was so friendly very informative - great company Hiroshima tour

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nabeel)

25 abril 2025

Nabeel took our family of 8 on a 3 hour walking tour of Hiroshima. He offered to meet us at Hiroshima station and brought us to all of the major historical sites, starting at the Peace Memorial Museum. He is a kind and friendly person and is very knowledgeable about the history of Hiroshima. We highly recommend Nabeel if you are looking for a guide in Hiroshima!Great Hiroshima tour with Nabeel

Alison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Haq)

25 abril 2025

Great tour with Haq. Thank you very much! Wonderful experience

Tony🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Haq)

24 abril 2025

Our group of four had a great day with Haq whilst visiting Hiroshima by cruise. Haq met us at the cruise terminal and allowed us to coordinate a tour with all the must-do’s of Hiroshima, including a ferry ride to Miyajima, tasting local delicacies, eating a traditional lunch of Okonomiyaki or Hiroshima-yaki as known by the locals! We travelled into town for an informative afternoon at the Hiroshima Peace Park, all at our own pace with expert local knowledge. I can highly recommend Haq, we highly recommend and would use him again if we were visiting Hiroshima.A must if travelling to Hiroshima!

Mona🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ali)

22 abril 2025

After a lengthy unexpected delay getting off our ship Ali worked hard to reschedule our day. He reworked local transportation, got us through crowded sections of the Hiroshima memorial, had great insights to share with our group and finished our experience with a wonderful okinomiaki. While the day presented challenges beyond his control, he managed to pull off a full tour for us. All in all, a special day to remember.Hiroshima

Lucia

(About local Haq)

20 abril 2025

We recently had the pleasure of taking a tour in Hiroshima with Haq, and it was absolutely exceptional! From start to finish, Haq captivated us with his deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and passion for the history of Hiroshima. We highly recommend him, you won’t regret it!An Unforgettable Tour in Hiroshima!

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Awais )

20 abril 2025

We did a tour with Awais. His knowledge and history of the Peace Park and Museum was outstanding. He carefully navigated us through the museum and the park in a skilful way so we could learn and see lots in the park while making sure we saw what we wanted too. Then later visiting the castle and the gardens was also wonderful. We spoke to other passengers on our cruise about their group tour and they didn’t even do half of what we were able to see with Awais. Thank you Awais for a wonderful day. We will remember Hiroshima fondly because of you. A perfect day of history and beauty

Simone🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Haq)

20 abril 2025

We had a great time with Haq - the Peace Park, the Hiroshima castle and Miya-jima. We had a great meal of okonimiyaki and also learnt a lot from Haq along the way. The tour is much longer than 5 hours due to the fact that Miyajima is a train-ride away and there's a lot to see there, so keep that in mind when you decide what you'd like to prioritize seeing. Haq is very open to being flexible, which is great and the tour worked very well for our group, which was three people, but three generations - and everyone had a great time ! Amazing tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima