Private Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Tour with Local Guide Pancho

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima in one private day with Pancho (Tetsuo Hamano), a 5.0-rated licensed English-speaking guide born and raised in Hiroshima. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites: Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine and Great Torii, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. As a second-generation member of an A-bomb survivor family, I can share how my father and grandparents survived 1945 and rebuilt ordinary life—not deliver a horror lecture. We talk as we walk, connecting peace history with modern Hiroshima, Japanese culture, and food. Your questions steer the day. I adapt the pace and itinerary for families and dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free (GF) options. Peace Memorial Museum: I do not guide inside. You may visit independently after we explore the park monuments. The price includes private guiding, public transport (JR and buses), round-trip ferry fares, and Itsukushima Shrine admission. Lunch is extra. The tour is exclusively for your group.

1. 1

   Miyajima

   3.2 hours

   MIYAJIMA island, 1. The Giant-Torii Gate This Giant Torii-Gate is one of famous shintoism buildings which displayed so many Japan tour advertisement that Torii-gate seeming floating on the ocean(depends on sea tide), we'll see it, taking photo from vantage point, guide share it's hidden history, structures and why it built on the water. 2.Itsukushima shrine(UNESCO World Heritage site) Next, we'll enter Itsukushima-shrine, one of UNESCO's world heritage site which is very unique designed Japanese shrine compared to other Japanese shrine you've seen at Kyoto, Tokyo, or other stops. This is one and only shrine build up with unique combo. 3. Daisho-in Temple This is my personal favorite Japanese Temple that is very picturesque, fun to see, beautiful place to go.(Wheelchair difficult to accucess) Optional: Five stories Pagoda, Senjokaku-Paviriaon and so on. Note: Total time includes meeting point to Miyajima island, from island to Peace Memorial Park.

2. 2

   Itsukushima Shrine

   30 min

   Itsukushima shrine(UNESCO World Heritage site) we'll enter Itsukushima-shrine, one of UNESCO's world heritage site which is very unique designed Japanese shrine compared to other Japanese shrine you've seen at Kyoto, Tokyo, or other stops. This is one and only shrine build up with unique combo.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   30 min

   This is one of famous Giant Torii-Gate in a picture for Japan trip advertisement, the Torii-gate seeming floating on the ocean(depends on sea tide), we'll see it, taking photo from vantage point, guide share it's hidden history, structures and why it built on the water.

4. 4

   Daishoin Temple

   40 min

   This is my personal favorite Japanese Temple that is very picturesque, fun to see, beautiful place to go.(Wheelchair difficult to accucess) Optional: Five stories Pagoda, Senjokaku-Paviriaon and so on.

5. 5

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

   50 min

   Lunch: Lunch Options: During our break near Peace Memorial Park, you will have various choices, including ramen, casual sushi, local comfort foods like Okonomiyaki and Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles), light meals at cafés, or onigiri (rice balls). Important Dietary Notes: Peace Memorial Park offers slightly more Vegan and Gluten-Free options compared to Miyajima. Please be aware that Vegan and Gluten-Free lunch options on Miyajima Island are extremely limited and require careful planning. Pancho will guide you to the best possible local spot based on your notified requirements.

6. 6

   Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound

   10 min

   See snall monument on the ground level where the Atomic-Bomb detonated in the air.

7. 7

   Atomic Bomb Dome

   20 min

   See the iconic building from Atomic-Bomb dropping in 1945, this is one of the survived buildings from A-Bomb, your guide shares how this building survived, why Hiroshima was chosen for the target, locals feelings, how and why still this building preserved.

8. 8

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

   1.3 hours

   1. Walk through "Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park" with a local English-speaking guide who shares real stories of resilience and hope. 2. Visit the "Children’s Peace Monument", inspired by Sadako Sasaki and her paper cranes for peace. 3. Explore a "survivor’s building", one of the few that endured the atomic blast, to feel the city’s past more tangibly. 4. Reflect at the "Memorial Cenotaph" and "Flame of Peace", honoring victims and symbolizing the wish for a world free of nuclear weapons. 5. Discover a secret stop — a peaceful, lesser-known site that shows Hiroshima’s quiet strength and daily life today. 7. Hear personal stories and cultural insights from your guide that bring history and humanity together. NOTE: My tour not discribe gluesome details, but focus the fact and positive perspectives(from my families and public). This tour offers not just a history, but an emotional and uplifting experience that connects you deeply with Hiroshima’s enduring message of peace and renewal.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   Pass by

   【A Note on the Peace Memorial Museum】 We strategically do not conduct guided tours inside the Peace Memorial Museum. We believe the museum experience is deeply personal, requiring silence and private reflection. We highly recommend visiting the museum at your own pace after the tour. Pancho’s Role: Before you enter the museum, Pancho will provide in-depth historical context and moving narratives at the Dome and Cenotaph, ensuring you enter the museum with a much richer understanding and personal connection to the history. Flexibility for Day-Trippers: If you are on a tight schedule (e.g., day trip from Kyoto/Osaka) and wish to prioritize the museum, we can adjust the itinerary and ensure you are dropped off efficiently (e.g., taxi to Hiroshima Station) after your experience.

• 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
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.