Hiroshima Private Guided Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Description
Join us for a day trip to Hiroshima, traveling by Shinkansen, on foot, and via local public transport! We will begin by visiting the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, followed by the nearby Peace Memorial Museum—an optional but highly recommended stop. These moving sites offer a chance for deep reflection on the consequences of World War II and will strengthen our commitment to peace. Next, we will head to Miyajima Island, famous for the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine and its iconic *torii* gate standing in the sea. Together, we will soak up the calm and serenity of the surroundings, featuring free-roaming Sika deer and abundant nature. Accompanied by a guide passionate about Japanese history, you will explore Japan’s past—both ancient and modern—and its long journey toward peace. It promises to be a day rich in history, reflection, and nature. Will you join us? We look forward to seeing you!
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Itinerary
The Genbaku Dome is a poignant testimony to the atomic bomb that hit Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. This building is still partially standing. We pass by and can reflect there.
We walk in the Peace Memorial Park between the Genbaku Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
We visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, an important and moving testimony to the Second World War and the atomic bomb that fell on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
We take the ferry to Itsukushima island. We can admire all the surroundings on the Seto Inland Sea.
The Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street welcomes us and we can have lunch there.
Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine are famous throughout the world especially for their gate, the large torii positioned on the sea. We visit this shrine and learn more about the history and religion of Japan.
We walk to the torii of the shrine if it is low tide. We can admire from the shore if it is high tide.
We walk in Omoto Park. This is the best opportunity for us to meet shika deer and interact with them.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
I would like to express our appreciation to our guide for such an excellent and unforgettable experience. Not only was Mr Mouloud professional and knowledgeable but he went an extra mile to accommodate our wishes. Very dedicated, enthusiastic and also caring, optimistic and calm. I strongly recommend the tour with Mr Mouloud to everyone! Izabela Bodzioch
Thank you Izabela for booking with us and for your kind review. We are glad you liked the tour and Mouloud’s guidance. We hope to see you again someday.
Mouloud was our Guide and we are very happy for the developmet of the visit. He can explain lot’s of interesting information and he knows delicious restaurants at Miyajima. We recommend him.
Thank you for booking with us and for your wonderful review! We are glad you appreciate Mouloud's company and work. We hope to see you again!
A lot to see on this tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Island was beautiful, worth going too.
Thank you Paul for booking with us and for your kind review. We are glad you appreciated Mouloud's company and the tour with Miyajima island which is sure beautiful. We hope to see you again!
This was a fabulous tour, our tour guide Mouloud provided us with lots of valuable information on the various exhibits and the local attractions. The Hiroshima memorials and the story behind the devastation that occurred to the city and its population were sobering and thought provoking. Our visit to Miyajima was fun and topped off with a delicious lunch. Mouloud’s guidance made all the difference to having a pleasing tour. We would recommend this tour.
Thank you for your booking and for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed Mouloud's company. Both the sad Hiroshima and the happy Hiroshima are worth the visit, and we are glad you appreciated seeing both. We hope to see you again!
Fantastic information need more time at museum. Very sad and moving visit. So much history. Beautiful temples
Thank you, Australian Friends for your booking and your fantastic review! Yes, The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is very moving. We are also glad you liked your visit at Miyajima. We hope to see you again!
We enjoyed our time exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima. It is quite sobering to visit the museum and see the exhibits. Definitely a must see. The gate at Miyajima was also a pinch me moment. If in Japan a must see for both. We appreciated our guide Mouloud taking us around and navigating train, ferry and bus stations, as well as information about different aspects of the locations.
Thank you Di, for your booking and for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience and that you appreciated Mouloud, your guide. We hope to see you again!
Our private Hiroshima tour with Mouloud was fantastic! What an incredible way to experience Hiroshima. It was especially nice to have Mouloud handle all the logistics—bullet train, buses, JR train, and ferry—which made the day seamless and stress-free. Mouloud was very knowledgeable about Japan and shared fascinating context and history at every stop. Our itinerary included visits to a Shinto shrine, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, a ferry ride to Miyajima, lunch, and more. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the area on a tight schedule with the help of a friendly, well-informed guide.
Thank you for having booked our tour and for your fantastic review! I am glad you enjoyed Hiroshima and we hope to see you again.
