Hiroshima Local Life Walking Tour (Private)
【Discover Another Side of Hiroshima!】Experience Hiroshima beyond the typical tourist spots on this unique walking tour. Stroll along historic samurai-era roads and quiet backstreets, visiting hidden gems like Ebisu Shrine and the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace. Engage with locals at traditional tea shops, a stamp maker, and learn about Japan’s culture.
We’ll also visit the famous Okonomimura to explore the okonomiyaki stalls, a beloved Hiroshima specialty. Plus, witness Hiroshima’s rebuilding by visiting important sites related to the atomic bomb.
This private tour offers a true understanding of Hiroshima's essence, perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers. Join us for an unforgettable experience and meet the warm-hearted people of Hiroshima!
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Hiroshima Local Life Walking Tour (Private)
What's included in Hiroshima Local Life Walking Tour (Private)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hiroshima Kinzagai Shop Street
We will start from Hondori Shopping Arcade, the most prosperous street in Hiroshima. First, we'll provide a brief lecture on what Hiroshima Prefecture is like, followed by a history of Hondori Shopping Arcade and it's highlights while walking.
Ebisu Shrine
Ebisu Shrine is a shrine that has been cherished by the local community for about 400 years. It is beloved by the people of Hiroshima as a deity of prosperity in business.
Catholic Noboricho Church, Memorial Cathedral for World Peace
Memorial Cathedral for World Peace was constructed to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing and to pray for world peace. It is the first post-war building to be designated as a Important Cultural Property.
Inclusions
- guide fee
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will be waiting for you on the road in front of Starbucks Hiroshima Hondori Store. I will be carrying a red stuff of the local baseball team, Hiroshima Carp.