Top Hiroshima Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

-Head to the beautiful Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrine- See the famous Torii gates and enter Itsukushima Shrine. Your friendly local guide will you tell you about their background in Miyajima and their cultural signifiance to Japan. -Learn deeper- Explore Daishoin Temple, Momijidani Park and learn about the 5 story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Here your friendly local guide will teach you next about Buddhism's role in Japan and this temple's significance to the island. -Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicacies- To finish off your culutral highlights walking tour, your guide will introduce you to some of the local delicacies available such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings among other delicious sweet and savoury treats! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Spend half a day exploring beautiful Miyajima Island while learning all about its cultural and historic significance from your private guide. Reach the island on the ferry and enjoy the views of red-gated Itsukushima Shrine as you approach land. Visit the beloved shrine, and you can choose to visit other attractions on the island according to your interests.

Meet a Hiroshima local to discover the city through their eyes rather than a sightseeing itinerary. After hearing your wishes via phone or app, your Hiroshima local will craft a private walking tour around your interests or their favorite areas. Cue a walk that brings Hiroshima to life through a local’s perspective: with cultural insight, pointers on sights, transport, and food; and conversations that help immerse you in the city.

Explore the highlights of Hiroshima and Miyajima the easy way on a private full-day tour with a guide. You’ll learn all about Hiroshima’s dark history and prosperous present at sites like the Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome. Travel by public transport (as the locals do) to nearby Miyajima Island, a naturally and culturally beautiful spot with its own fascinating history. The tour can be customized to suit your needs.

Discover two of Japan’s most spectacular sights on a captivating tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the impressive monuments of Miyajima Island, famed for its sacred Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, whose red tori gate appears to be protruding from the sea during high tide. Continue onto the Hiroshima Peace memorial Park, a moving expanse dedicated to promoting peace around the globe. Enjoy a tranquil ferry ride and absorb the natural splendor of the region’s scenery on this enriching excursion.

We love Hiroshima, and we want to share that love by taking you deeper into real life here! On our nighttime frolic through central Hiroshima, we have two imperatives: Show you the way locals enjoy a night on the town, and feed you well! We'll also ply you with a few drinks, if you're interested. Everything is included on our tour (gratuities too!), so no need to worry about spending a single, shiny yen while in our company. Fresh seafood, tempura, slow cooked foods, grilled items, and so much more await you. And if you've got eating restrictions, that's cool too -- just let us know. Best of all, after our tour, you won't just have a happy tummy, but also a keen understanding about the modern day culture of our lovely city. Please join us on this very delicious, nighttime adventure. We're giddy just thinking about your arrival! :)

If you have a short time in Hiroshima and want to make the most of it, a comprehensive tour is the way to go. Visit Hiroshima’s most iconic sights by private car; don’t waste time waiting or navigating. From Miyajima’s floating vermilion tori gate to the Peace Memorial Park, you will get a thorough picture of this historic city before return to your hotel.

This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to Hiroshima. Get your bearings of the city, learn about its history, and discover backstreet areas that only locals know about. You won’t have to worry if you’re not an experienced cyclist, as the route is 90% flat. The tour will help you cover more ground than a walking tour and see many top sights in a day, such as the Peace Park, Gokoku Shrine, Shukkei-en Japanese Garden, and the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace.

Bicycle around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and beyond with a guide born and raised in Hiroshima to lead the way. In addition to the Atomic Bomb Dome, you’ll ride to the Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, and the Peace Bell at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Numbers are limited to 10 for a small-group experience and you’ll discover things you wouldn’t know only by visiting the Peace Museum.

Get a local's perspective on Hiroshima's surprisingly lively nightlife on this bar-hopping tour. Stroll through the streets with a guide and dip in and out of local "izakayas" and other bars and enjoy drinks and conversation.

【OUTLINE】 Let’s indulge in Hiroshima food culture and cook your own Okonomiyaki. In this program, you will be introduced to the authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, the culinary specialties of Hiroshima and the ultimate staple of Japanese cuisine. The staff from the Otafuku Sauce Co. will teach you some tips to cook the Okonomiyaki. You would be able to learn the deep relations between the Hiroshima's recovery from the post-war and the Okonomiyaki. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・In this program, tourists would gain the deeper insight into Hiroshima’s cultural heritage, and master the technique of Japanese cuisine on a teppan (griddle). ・Experience the unique Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki which the number of Okonomiyaki stores per capital in Japan is No.1. ・An especial plan developed by a worldwide manufacturer of savory Japanese condiments, Otafuku Sauce Co., offers a trip to taste the variety sauces for the taste buds

See the highlights of Hiroshima in a personalized private walking tour. A private tour means you can customize your experience and choose your own itinerary. You’ll be picked up in a private vehicle, and your guide will accompany you so you don’t get lost. Possible Hiroshima attractions include Itsukushima Shrine, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture during your visit to Hiroshima. Enter the historic Tokujuji Temple on scenic Miyajima, and start your experience by learning to wear a traditional kimono. Try your hand at two cultural activities: calligraphy, and a tea ceremony. Come away with new skills and a new appreciation for Japanese traditions.

A trekking tour through the crisp early morning air of Futaba Mountain, a forest of sacred trees rich in nature. Enjoy the Nodate tea ceremony with a guide on the mountaintops overlooking Hiroshima City and the Seto Inland Sea. HIGHLIGHTS ・This is an early morning trekking tour through the quiet forests of the Futaba Mountains. Admire the majestic and elegant architecture of Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, and learn about the history of the castle town of Hiroshima from the Shinto priests. At the Kinko Inari Shrine, lined with more than 100 bright red torii gates, we will trek through the grounds as we visit its seven gods. The panoramic view from the top of the mountain offers a spectacular view of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima. Why not enjoy a breakfast made with local ingredients and a cup of Nodate green tea in front of the spectacular view?

A trekking tour through the crisp early morning air of Futaba Mountain, a forest of sacred trees rich in nature. At the top of the mountain, enjoy breakfast with a spectacular view of Hiroshima City and the Seto Inland Sea. HIGHLIGHTS ・This is an early morning trekking tour through the quiet forests of the Futaba Mountains. ・Admire the majestic and elegant architecture of Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, and learn about the history of the castle town of Hiroshima from the Shinto priests. ・At the Konko Inari Shrine, lined with more than 100 bright red torii gates, we will trek through the grounds as we visit its seven gods. ・The panoramic view from the top of the mountain offers a spectacular view of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima. ・Why not enjoy a breakfast made with local ingredients and a cup of Nodate green tea in front of the spectacular view?

Discover Miyajima Island, also known as 'Island of Gods,' and considered to be one of the most scenic spots in Japan, on this private guided rickshaw tour. Enjoy the traditional Japanese experience of a rickshaw ride, and visit the famed Itsukushima Shrine, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its "floating" red torii gate. This tour can be customized to your preferred length, departure time, and return point.

-Head to the beautiful Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrine- See the famous Torii gates and enter Itsukushima Shrine. Your friendly local guide will you tell you about their background in Miyajima and their cultural signifiance to Japan. -Learn deeper- Explore Daishoin Temple, Momijidani Park and learn about the 5 story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Here your friendly local guide will teach you next about Buddhism's role in Japan and this temple's significance to the island. -Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicacies- To finish off your culutral highlights walking tour, your guide will introduce you to some of the local delicacies available such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings among other delicious sweet and savoury treats! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

This is a guided cycling tour in which participants ride an electric bicycle and learn about the reconstruction of Hiroshima's bombed heritage sites and how we are trying to protect peace in the city of Hiroshima. This tour is led by our friendly team from Hiroshima. ・Learn about local feelings towards the Peace Park from about 70 years ago. ・The area within a 2.5km radius from the hypocenter was severely damaged. We are heading to multiple bombed heritage sites that still remain. ・You will ride a comfortable electric bicycle through the local area to experience the Hiroshima Peace Museum and more. ・We will take you to unique places well-known by our local Japanese team. ・We will ride along the beautiful riverside and in the park to get an idea of the destruction of Hiroshima at that time and how the city has changed into what it is now.

Find more surprises in Japanese cultures and leave your good memories into your own video diary! Attractive features included in tours: - Your own video diary (download after tours) - Learning of interesting cultures (e.g., Samurai, Emperor, Shinto, Japanese character, festivals) with cartoon - Your safety enhancement against unexpected accidents by the special indemnification of max. JP Yen30,000,000/person - Cultural experiences (e.g., written oracle, candle & incense stick services) Preferable arrangements made from a customer standpoint: - Free Cancellation till 24 hours before the tour day - 5 different packages available (e.g., guide only, fun, taxi, JR fare) - The more adults you have, the lower per-person prices you get - Low pricing set for children & infants Robust business formalities implemented for secure tours - Travel business licensed by Hiroshima Governors - Licensed conductor for guiding Our tour fully supports our customer diversity and convenience.

Hiroshima is a foodie heaven, where you can find fresh seafood, classic soul food dishes, and warm hospitality. Join this 3-hour food tour to discover the best with us! Beginning near the famous Peace Park, your guide will take you through the streets and shopping arcades of downtown Hiroshima. Try the dishes this city has become famous for across Japan: of course we will try classic Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki but with your guide, you will also try local snacks, taste spicy tsukemen that will delight ramen lovers everywhere. Visit a classic “village-inside-a-building” of teppanyaki yumminess AND finish up with a surprising old-meets-new dessert stop. From fanatical sports fans, soul food professionals, wide streets with friendly shop owners, local crafts and a welcoming spirit, this city should be on your MUST SEE list. There are endlessly delicious memories to be made here. Get off the beaten path and explore Hiroshima culture through the food and friendly local atmosphere.

・ Experience the uniqueness of the“SETOUCHI Islands” that got the 7th place at the must-go-destinations ranking in 2019 of the New York Times in a sole hour from the city of Hiroshima! ・ Guided through amazing hidden spots only known by the locals ・ Learn on the island's unique culture and history, such as the local specialies and the oyster farming, the shipbuilding while admiring the islands countryside scenery ・ Take scenery photos from spots on the mountain that you can reach comfortably thanks to the powerful electric bicycle ・ It will feel like you are visiting with a friend with our friendly local guide

Hiroshima is not only a museum to a tragic past but a thriving city with an awesome street food culture! Head out on two wheels to get a flavour for local cuisine in town. Starting with a traditional organic onigiri rice ball and green tea, you will sample fresh fruit smoothies, Japanese 'manju' sweets, fresh fish and Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki! The cycling is safe and easy, the guides are friendly and knowledgable and the food is completely delicious!

Enjoy exploring Hiroshima known as the water city on SUP. Travelling through rivers and imagine what the city has been through and think about the peace. Experience the landscape with its remains of the city's prosperity as a water city, and the rebuilding of Hiroshima since the war from your own view while on board the SUP. This is a special experience that can only be had in the city of Hiroshima, where you can do more than just enjoy the scenery on a SUP. Hiroshima has the highest number of gangi (stairs to get down to the river) in Japan, making it the perfect environment for SUP. You can enjoy SUP with a full-fledged lecture by instructor Mr. Ryuji Nishikawa. The view of the A-bomb Dome from the river will make you feel even more committed to peace. Why don’t you have the SUP experience in Hiroshima as you don’t go outside the city for such an extraordinary experience?

Ekinishi is best enjoyed by hopping from place to place, having a bite to eat here and a drink or two there… My Travel Buddy’s "Ekinishi Masters” smooth the way when it comes to ordering from difficult-to-read menus, make recommendations and help you get to know shop owners and your fellow customers to help make your Ekinishi night one to remember. Sound like fun? Well, what are you waiting for?

Spend a day discovering the highlights of Hiroshima on this action-packed private tour. Don’t waste a moment trying to figure out local public transport schedules—instead, benefit from having a guide to lead the way. Travel on a bicycle to cover more ground and find places that only locals know about. The tour is completely custom-made, but potential attractions include Mitaki Temple, a stop at a delicious okonomiyaki restaurant, and Kyobashi bridge.