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Experience the essence of Hiroshima in a single journey. Join me for an exclusive 5-hour tour covering the iconic Miyajima Island, the historic Hiroshima Castle, and the poignant Peace Memorial. Let's uncover Hiroshima's stories, from ancient times to the present

Destination

Hiroshima, Japan

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 日本語, Hindi, Melayu, Indonesian

Included

• Private Guide
• Public Transport
• Entrance to Attractions
• Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 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 Outside the Shinhakushima Station at the FamilyMart Store - 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 Miyajima, Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Hiroshima so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long 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 get to experience

5. 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

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 💛

Ana

(About local Nabeel)

14 January 2025

Nabeel is a very effective guide we recommend him 100% we only had a few hours to enjoy Hiroshima and Miyahima Nabeel nail it perfectly! with good explanations excelent locations exact times train, ferry, walking and an excellent attitude and English! Thank you very much!Hiroshima and Mijahima fast track!!!

andy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Haq)

6 January 2025

Haq was a great guide. He tailored the tour to what we wanted and gave a good balance in overall history of Hiroshima as well as the bomb and consequences. We also were able to visit miyajima island which was a great contrast. He gave us a number of choices during the day and ran to get our train tickets and found snacks for dietary requirements. He also made it nearer to 6 hours rather than 5 to fit everything in. Overall highly recommended. Great knowledgeable guide

Maja🇵🇱 Poland

(About local Haq)

20 November 2024

THe clients had a great day with Haq. He took care of every detail from gunning until the end. He help us store the luggage, find the right train but most of all - showed the city with many secret spots.Fantastic day with Haq

William

(About local Ali)

30 October 2024

Ali was an excellent guide who made our trip to Hiroshima a great one! He was flexible and listened to our preferences so he could customize our tour. He was knowledgeable about history and the sites we visited and was strong with the English language. He demonstrated patience and didn’t make us ever feel rushed. He took the extra time to assure we met our tour expectations. We were a party of four and we highly recommend Ali for your tour guide! Excellent Tour Guide for Hiroshim

tom🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nabeel)

17 October 2024

My wife and I were visiting Hiroshima for the first time and decided to do a day tour with Nabeel We found Nabeel to be an excellent guide with good insight into the history of the city. The added bonus was that Nabeel spike perfect English, so communicating was not a problem. As part of our tour we also did a great trip to Miyajima where Nabeel was able to steer us away from the tourists to visit an amazing Buddhist temple up on a hill- well worth the visit., If you are planning a visit to Hiroshima I would highly recommend taking a tour with Nabeel who took great care and was very flexible with the itinerary.Excellent day tour in Hiroshima

Alice

(About local Nabeel)

11 October 2024

Nabeel gave us a great tour of Miyajima, taking us to some of the treasures that were free from crowds. He listened to our customized wishes and planned accordingly. And when we requested a change in plans he was very flexible and accommodated our wishes. We enjoyed the information and insight Nabeel shared with us and learned a lot. We’d highly recommend Nabeel for you tour needs!!A perfect day!

Avanti🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nabeel)

4 October 2024

When I contacted Nabeel asking for a custom tour, he was very enthusiastic and excited, even when I mentioned the long list of places we wanted to visit! Challenge accepted! Nabeel worked with me in the weeks leading up to our holiday to plan an itinerary that worked. We were coming from Osaka for a day trip, so he met us at the train station. From there, Nabeel helped us navigate the trams, trains, boats and skyway to achieve our travel goals. He took us for a very detailed guided tour through the Peace Park, explaining points of interest and historical information. He bought us tickets to the museum and told us which floors / rooms would be best to visit given we only had limited time. Following the museum, he guided us to our archery experience (we booked this separately) and waited whilst we finished there. From there, we went to the ferry across to Miyajima Island - and what a shame we had such limited time. It was absolutely beautiful, we would have loved to stay longer here. Nabeel again had a lot of interesting information to share, and suggested we try the local oysters and the maple leaf pastry - both delicious. He ran up to the sky way and bought tickets for us as it was about to close. We made just in time and enjoyed the ascension to the top and the incredible view from up there. On the way back, Nabeel took some lovely photos of us with the Tori at dusk. What I also liked about Nabeels tour was that he spoke from the POV of a student living abroad. His insights into Japans culture as someone who had been living here for only four years was interesting. I highly recommend Nabeel. He was great with our 8 year old son - and by the time we got back to the train, our son was asking, “where’s Nabeel, isn’t he coming with us?”. Thank you Nabeel for a wonderful and insightful day. Custom Hiroshima Tour: Challenge Accepted!

Jocelyn

(About local Haq)

14 August 2024

Considering how we were pressed for time during our tour - this day being our last full day before we flew out of Japan - we appreciate how Haq considered this and was kind enough to adjust our itinerary to accommodate our limited schedule. He was prompt in picking us up and knew small details about the destination enough to figure out how we can avoid delays and make the most of our tour. One of the reasons we made this last minute trip to Japan before our kids went back to school was to enjoy Japanese cuisine. And so we loved how Haq gave us great food suggestions especially the Okonomiyaki and oysters at Miyajima Island. Of course, our visit of the Peace memorial was an emotional one and it was made more meaningful by some stories and insights that Haq kindly shared with us. More than being a tour, it was also a time to reflect on the cost of war. We wish we had more time to appreciate Hiroshima but who knows? Maybe we can come back and if we do, we would request Haq to be our guide again. We will definitely recommend him to our friends back home who are interested in visiting Hiroshima.

Nicola🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Nabeel)

1 August 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Nabeel. We travelled with two teens and a six year old. Nabeel pitched the tour perfectly for all levels with incredible knowledge, sensitivity and adapted to all age levels. Our trip was tailored to our needs and paced to perfection. Nabeel was very giving of his time and had a wonderful rapport with the children. I couldn't recommend Nabeel highly enough.

Marie🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Nabeel)

27 June 2024

We had incredible experience with nabeel. He speaks english very well 100% :) he extends our tour time :) and he knows the history very well …. Highly recommended! 🫶🏻Hiroshima and miyajima

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nabeel)

12 June 2024

Nabeel speaks great English. He knows the town very well. He provided additional information about Japan and culture. He is very friendly and he made adjustments in the standard tour to match our interests. Our family of three recommend Nabeel highly.Great Guide for Hiroshima

Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ali)

1 June 2024

We had a tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima with Ali, we absolutely loved it, his English is great and he shared great facts about all the places we visited. Miyajima was a highlight, he took us to a local restaurant and had lunch with us before getting us away from the regular tourist spots. He actually spent over two hours extra with us. Can’t recommend him highly enough. Such a different experience to Kyoto tour.Brilliant

xxpyq68f7v🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nabeel)

28 April 2024

Great tour Nabeel is amazing. He saved a surprise for the end of the day. Really a great personality. Very kind and accommodating. Knows his town.Great day in Hiroshima

Cee🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ali)

7 April 2024

We had booked the Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Castle and Peace Park tour and the entire thing was unforgettable! Ali was very knowledgeable and super friendly. He made the tour one of the best things we did during our trip to Japan. Fantastic tour with Ali

Yoshua🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Nabeel)

28 March 2024

We traveled from very far to learn and know a new and different culture. This guide was nice, but didn't know about the places we visited, he wasn't prepared to give us the experience we read in the application. He even didn't know where to go or who to get there. We lost time and we didn't get to know about the places we wanted. I didn't know of to move clear even in the tourist areas he kept checking is phone for directions. Bad experience

Jane🇫🇷 France

(About local Ali)

8 March 2024

Great day. Ali also showed us places a bit apart from the usual tourist places. We made the most of each place visited without feeling any pressure to move on. Ali knows Hiroshima and Miyajima really well and answered all our questions. We highly recommend this tour. Great value for money.Highly recommended

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

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!

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

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

Kevn

(About local Nabeel)

3 March 2025

Nabeel is a very knowledgeable, kind and intelligent guide. He help tie together the historical events that lead up to August 6th which drew an unsettling comparison to todays events. It was a very somber, emotional day which Nabeel did present the argument for hope in the future. Thank you

Josephine

(About local Ali)

9 February 2025

We were a group of 7 that had an amazing day with Ali! We were hoping to get some background and history of Hiroshima and boy did he deliver! He was incredibly knowledgeable, gave such a better experience than what you could research yourself, and paced everything perfectly. No group members felt rushed, and we got to see and learn so much! Ali was an amazing guide for the day, would highly recommend! Thankyou!Perfect day trip to Hiroshima

Elise🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ali)

28 January 2025

My family of 4 had the good fortune to do a day trip to Hiroshima with Ali last week. He met us at the train station, and the day was seamless from there. Although such a heavy topic, he was engaging, informative and shared so much fascinating information. He related very well to each of us. At no stage did we feel pressured or rushed. We especially loved finishing the day on beautiful Miyajima Island. I could not recommend this trip with Ali more highly.I could not recommend Ali more highly

Justine

(About local Haq)

24 January 2025

Incredible guide! Very knowledgeable! Hiroshima

Rachael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nabeel)

20 January 2025

Nabeel is great. Approachable and friendly. Full of information that he shared as we wandered around the park and streets of Hiroshima. He engaged our kids in conversation, whilst also chatting with us adults. We have a few days in Hiroshima so Nabeel gave us a list of places to visit which was appreciated. Highly recommend Great Morning in Hiroshima

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

RENATO

(About local Haq)

9 January 2025

A day trip to Hiroshima became one of the best experiences my family and I had in Japan, thanks to Haq. he's the best!!!the best tour in Hiroshima