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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 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Hindi, 日本語, 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. City Highlights

   See from Hiroshima Castle, Shukkei-en Garden, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Hiroshima so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

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

Chevy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Awais )

14 April 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 April 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 January 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 November 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 October 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 October 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 September 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 September 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 August 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 July 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 June 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 June 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 May 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 May 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 March 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 March 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

Todd

(About local Awais )

28 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 2025

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

Tony🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Haq)

24 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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

Paul🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nabeel)

18 April 2025

We really enjoyed our tour. Unfortunately, our plans were confused by restraints imposed by our cruise boat so a five or six hour tour had to be rearranged at the last minute. Our guide, Nabeel, was very accommodating and flexible and because the day was fine and sunny, we gave more time to parks and gardens than to castles and museums. Nabeel was informative, interesting and very responsive to our needs and interests. Altogether, a very positive experience. A great Afternoon in Hiroshima

Emily🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Awais )

16 April 2025

Great tour with Awais. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Hiroshima and the atomic bomb. He took us to a few excellent food places where we tried local speciality dishes on his recommendations which were delicious! Would definitely recommend.

Renarta🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Awais )

16 April 2025

Interesting tour, information rich and kind approach. Full of facts, flexible in time taken and numerous sights seen. Was brilliant also with a 10 and 14 year old. Also gave further recommendations for Hiroshima. Great tour

Lucas

(About local Nisa)

14 April 2025

We had a wonderful tour in Hiroshima! She was kind, attentive, and incredibly helpful throughout the day. Thank you so much, Nisa!

Unknown

(About local Haq)

10 April 2025

We enjoyed our day in Hiroshima and Miyajima Island with Haq. Haq picked us up from our cruise terminal and the day touring the highlights of Miyajima Island (famous vermilion Torii Gate) and Hiroshima (Atomic Bomb sights) went very smoothly. Haq was very knowledgeable on the history of Hiroshima.Hiroshima and Miyajima Island with Haq

Dori🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nabeel)

9 April 2025

Nabeel created a most interesting itinerary for us allowing us to explore at our own pace. He provided an interesting perspective on Japanese culture with excellent knowledge about the sites that we visited. He was extremely friendly and most pleasant to be with. We highly recommend that you contact him for an amazing tour of Hiroshima. Everything we hoped for!

Unknown

(About local Haq)

7 April 2025

Haq was delightful. His enthusiasm was contagious and his love for Japan and its people is genuine and strong. His knowledge of both history and culture gave insight and added immeasurably to the experience. Our thanks to him and his friend who helped us enjoy our time in Hiroshima. A powerful time in Hiroshima

Linda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Haq)

6 April 2025

Haq was an amazing tour guide. Our group of 8 friends from the U.S. learned so much on this tour about Hiroshima, the city, culture, and so much more. Haq arranged for a special meal at a local restaurant which was fabulous. We would highly recommend arranging a tour with Haq. Celebrity Japan Cruise friends

StayTick

(About local Haq)

5 April 2025

Haq is a ver expectional and professional guides we enjoy working and collaborating with him. Looking forward to keep working with him more and more. Thanks Exceptional

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Haq)

3 April 2025

The 5-hour tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Haq was an incredible tour guide. He gave us an insightful history lesson about the events leading up to the bomb dropping and how Hiroshima rebuilt itself. He made the entire tour very interesting for our three kids (15, 13, 12), which isn't always easy to do! He was flexible with the trip and was able to adjust the times due to our train schedule, which we appreciated. He took us off the beaten path to try local foods and point out interesting places on the tour, which we all enjoyed. We have used WithLocals and other countries, and we have always had a wonderful experience with our guides. 10/10!! Loved every minute of this tour!

Dave

(About local Haq)

31 March 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour in Hiroshima with Haq. He was very knowledgeable about Hiroshima and its history and was a fun and entertaining guide. The food choices were great and he took us to excellent smaller places off the beaten path that would have been difficult to find on our own. We liked that he was really well-informed on how each selection was important to the food scene in Hiroshima. Haq also shared personal stories about his experiences living in the city which gave us an insider’s perspective that we really appreciated. We loved our tour - it felt like we were visiting a new city with a good friend. Highly recommended! An Evening with Hiroshima's Top Guide

Paul

(About local Haq)

26 March 2025

Haq was just fabulous. He had incredibly detailed knowledge of the places we visited and described everything in an interesting and humorous manner. He also had great knowledge of Japanese people, their history and culture. Haq made our tour extremely interesting and entertaining. Best guide ever

kristin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nabeel)

26 March 2025

Nabeel was so patient with the barrage of questions from our family. There was no way this your could be done in 5 hours, yet we never were made to feel rushed. It was so nice to have a guide navigate the transit system for us, that saved us so much time!Above and beyond

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Awais )

25 March 2025

Awais is a highly knowledgeable tour guide in Hiroshima. He thoughtfully explained all monuments in the Peace Park and gave context around the events before and after 1945.Excellent tour of Hiroshima

Bridget

(About local Haq)

24 March 2025

Haq is not only friendly and warm, he has an incredible wealth of knowledge to share. We ended this tour feeling like we had learned many things you couldn't possibly know without a guide as knowledgeable about Japanese history and culture as Haq. We have booked others guides with WithLocals, and Haq is by far the best we've encountered because of his passion and generosity. We will never forget our time in the beautiful Hiroshima. Thank you, Haq!Incredible wealth of knowledge

Dr. Luiza

(About local Haq)

24 March 2025

Haq was very nice and accommodating. Visiting the Peace Memorial Park with him was deeply moving—he brought insight, compassion, and strength to the experience. He gave us a good brush history lesson. He is very knowledgeable. Excellent guide

Unknown

(About local Nabeel)

24 March 2025

Nabeel was absolutely incredible!!! Such an amazing tour and he was not only so knowledgeable about everything he’s also so hilarious! He made it a truly unforgettable experienceAmazing 💛

Becky

(About local Awais )

17 March 2025

Awais was very knowledgeable and really tailored our experience to our group. Thanks for going above and beyond. We would recommend his tour to anyone visiting Hiroshima. Excellent guide

Duncan🇫🇷 France

(About local Ali)

13 March 2025

We were a large group of 23 and Ali did a great job in organising and adapting the tour to our needs. He had great local knowledge and experience, and his ability to retain such a vast amount of historical information was impressive. He communicated well and kept our interest throughout. We would strongly recommend his services.Enjoyable, flexible and informative

Chile

(About local Nabeel)

9 March 2025

The tour was quite complete, they took all the time to explain and show us the city, Nabeel was a really good guide, he didn't even limit us with the stairs (my friend uses a wheelchair, but she walks anyway), dedicating his time to us without pressure while he told us anecdotes and tips about the city and the places visited.Quite complete and dedicated tour