The overall plan for a day in Hiroshima: Join me on a very memorable stroll through the history and culture of the "shrine island", designated one of the three most scenic sites in Japan and a World Heritage SIte, before returning to Central Hiroshima to tour Peace Memorial Park, it monuments and museums or, if desired, I am happy to discuss customising your tour to include other attractions.
At your hotel in Hiroshima, or greet you on your arrival at Hiroshima Station.
Tour the fabulous and historical Itsukushima Shrine, and mysterious Snjokaku and Five Story Pagoda
Begin at the Hypo-centre and set the stage for the history of the terrible event that ushered in the end of hostilities of the eWW II and proceed to a tour of the park and its significant memorials and to the Peace Memorial Museum and its exhibits covering all aspects of the event and the atomic weapon.
At your hotel in Hiroshima or escort you to your return departure from Hiroshima Station.
We will head straight to Miyajima and enjoy a guided tour of its historical religious and cultural structures then after lunch head to Central Hiroshima stopping first at ground zero and the Atomic Bomb Dome then I will lead a guided tour through the park and its monuments and to Peace Memorial Museum, sharing history and facts.
If you are arriving for a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, I will be happy to recommend your best inbound train schedule and make return bookings for you.
Guide fee
transportation fee (you and the guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fees
Transport to and from Hiroshima to Miyajima
**Please reimburse the guide.
Shrine entry ¥300 per adult (approximately ¥1800 unless travelling on JR Pass in which case ¥approximately ¥540)
Peace Memorial Museum entry ¥200 p we adult
IMPORTANT
***The order in which locations are visited may change on the day for the benefit of the most appreciable experience for the guests.
**Please wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes
Transport:
if not travelling on JR Pass: total transit costs to and from the island: ¥1800 per person
Please reimburse the guide for transportation
Admission fees:
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Adults (College students and up): ¥200, High school students/Senior citizens (aged 65 years and over): ¥100, Junior high school students and younger: Free
- Itsukushima Shrine: Adults: ¥300, High school students: ¥200, Elementary/Junior High School Students: ¥100
No, please reimburse the guide as explained in Not Included section.
Hugh e’ stato una guida molto preparata, efficiente e simpatica. Grazie ai suoi racconti e alle sue spiegazioni siamo riusciti a immergerci nella cultura, anche culinaria, della città. Lo consiglio!
grazie mille Marinella! È stato un grande piacere condividere la giornata con tutti voi.
Hugh provided a wonderful tour for our small group of 4. It was both very informative and a lot of fun. He is extremely knowledgeable about the locations we toured, providing great depth and insights into their details, history and significance. He was also able to answer all our other questions about Japan in general. He clearly has a deep love and understanding of all things Japanese. Thanks Hugh for a wonderful tour!
Thanks Rob!
Hugh was incredible! He is a Japanese soul with an Aussie accent. His deep love and respect for Japan was immediately evident and he generously shared his take on history, culture, and language on our day-long adventure. He was easy to contact by email pre-trip to work out some details and was on time at our hotel starting point. We spent a full day on foot, train, and ferry to significant locations in and around Hiroshima. We especially enjoyed our lunch stop for okonomiyaki (savory pancake) at a wonderful location we never would have found on our own. Our group of 3 finished the day 10 times smarter than when we started.
Hugh is very knowledgeable and flexible to tailor our tour day due to changing circumstances. For example, when the trains to Mijiima were not available because of heavy rains and mud slide risks, we started out in the reverse order and started with the atomic bomb dome and museum. When became clear that the trains would still be out for a few more hours. We took a cab, tram and two boats to get to and from Miyajima and had a great time. He is a wealth of knowledge for history buffs like myself. His fluency in Japanese was flawless and great to have as a guide.
Thanks Barry! It was a great pleasure sharing the day as your guide.