Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajima Private Tour: History & Nature
Explore Hiroshima like a local on this 6-hour private sightseeing tour that showcases the city’s highlights and hidden gems. Begin at the impactful Peace Memorial Park, where your local guide shares personal stories and historical insights about the A-Bomb Dome. Afterward, take a scenic ferry to Miyajima Island, famous for its floating torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy stunning views, roaming deer, and maybe even some delicious local food like fresh oysters or okonomiyaki, thanks to your guide's recommendations.
- 6-hour private walking/public transport tour led by a knowledgeable local guide
- Visit key sites: Peace Memorial Park, Peace Memorial Museum, Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine
- Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore local culinary delights
- Personalized experience catering to your pace and interests
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Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajima Private Tour: History & Nature
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What's included in Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajima Private Tour: History & Nature
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Guests will walk through the serene Peace Memorial Park, a symbolic space dedicated to peace and remembrance. Your guide will share insights at key monuments, including the A-Bomb Dome, the Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims, and the Children’s Peace Monument. This reflective stroll offers a powerful look into Hiroshima’s past and its message of peace for the future.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Guests will begin the tour with a moving visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located within Peace Memorial Park. The museum offers a powerful, emotionally resonant journey through the events of August 6, 1945, and the aftermath of the atomic bombing. Inside, they’ll see: Personal belongings of victims, such as a burned school uniform or a melted lunchbox Eyewitness accounts, photographs, and video testimonies Interactive exhibits explaining the science behind the bomb and its impact Before-and-after models of Hiroshima city Thought-provoking displays on the global call for nuclear disarmament The experience is meant to foster reflection, empathy, and awareness of peace. Your guide will introduce key themes outside or in the lobby, and guests can explore the museum at their own pace while being available to answer questions or provide context afterward.
Miyajima
Miyajima Island Escape: Culture, Nature & Culinary Surprises After exploring the city, hop on a scenic ferry ride to Miyajima Island, a place famous for its “floating” torii gate and the sacred Itsukushima Shrine. You’ll be surrounded by stunning natural scenery, curious deer roaming freely, and a peaceful island atmosphere that feels a world away from the city. Many guests enjoy discovering local food spots along the way—think fresh oysters or sizzling okonomiyaki—depending on your guide’s insider picks for the day.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee
- Public transportation
- Private guided tour with a local guide
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Pick-up by car
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Customers can choose to meet at the taxi stand outside Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum or Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit (2nd floor, in front of Starbucks). A guide in a black hat will be waiting for them.
