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The 15 Best Hiroshima City Tours

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Beyond the park, Hiroshima is a delta city of six river channels, covered shopping streets and a rebuilt castle in a moat. These city tours cover the ground between them: what each route takes in, whether it moves on foot, by bicycle or by tram, how long it lasts and what it costs.

Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure - Stop 1: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Without the Rush

1.Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · from $72Our pick

Morning bike tour in Hiroshima with helmet and rental included, hitting Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkei-en.

“James, our guide for the day was excellent. From the beginning I new I was with someone I could trust. We tested the bikes, had 2 bottles of cold water and helmets. James also explained his hand signals so that our small group of riders new what to do. The terrain is mostly flat but there was an option to upgrade to electric.. Throughout the tour James kept everyone informed of the history behind not only the atomic bomb but the local history. I have never come across a guide with such knowledge and enthusiasm and I learnt so much from him. How good was he, unbelievable, because we were…”

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Hiroshima: Best of Hiroshima Guided Bike Tour

Hiroshima: Best of Hiroshima Guided Bike Tour - The ride to Peace Memorial Park: gentle cycling, focused stops

2.Best of Hiroshima Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 3h 30m · from $70

Guided bike tour through Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Gokoku Jinja, Hiroshima Castle and Shukkei-en Garden. Flat, 3.5 hours.

“It was good fun, welcoming from the time I got there. Get there early so they can get the bike fitted. We had a good pace and it was nice meeting different people, especially as a solo traveler. The Gardens were a treat. The manager, chief mechanic and guide were all great. Wish I could have stayed longer. I would have quite happily have gone for a beer after with them.”

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Hiroshima: History and Hidden Gems Tour

Hiroshima: History and Hidden Gems Tour - Peace Memorial Park and the memorial sites: why the order matters

3.History and Hidden Gems Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

A 3-hour English walking tour through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial sites, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukukeien Garden with local guide Awais.

“Awais was a brilliant guide. Very helpful, knowledgeable and prepared to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Hiroshima: Private City Highlights Walking Tour

Hiroshima: Private City Highlights Walking Tour - The 4-hour walking flow: from park gates to a castle

4.Private City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · from $90

Private 4-hour Hiroshima walking tour with a local guide through Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Hiroshima Castle, with museum tickets included.

“Very informative and covered a lot of territory re the recent 20th century history of this city. Enjoyable visit to Hiroshima Castle and finished the day off with an okonomiyaki-the favourite local dish.”

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Hiroshima Private Tour: Best Highlights in a Day

Hiroshima Private Tour: Best Highlights in a Day - Hotel Pickup + Ferry Timing: The Logistics That Save Your Day

5.Hiroshima Private Tour: Best Highlights in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $198

A private, full-day Hiroshima highlight loop with Peace Park and Museum, plus Miyajima’s torii gate and sea views. Includes pickup and ferry.

“Miyuki was an excellent guide around Hiroshima and Miyajima. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We loved the experience and would highly recommend!”

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Experience the Soul of Hiroshima: A Peaceful Koto Workshop

Experience the Soul of Hiroshima: A Peaceful Koto Workshop - Fukuyama Kotos: What You’re Actually Playing

6.Experience the Soul of Hiroshima: A Peaceful Koto Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50Best value

90 minutes of English-taught koto in Hiroshima: play a peace-themed piece, get a performance video, and a crane keepsake.

“Very fun experience our instructor was great had no issues learning from her very knowledgeable, kind and funny would highly recommend this experience if you love music or want to try something new!”

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Best of Hiroshima Food Tour

Best of Hiroshima Food Tour - Meeting at Orizuru Tower and Finishing Near Hatchobori

7.Best of Hiroshima Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $221

Hiroshima small-group food walk with okonomiyaki, dessert, and local sake, plus Peace Park sights and downtown streets for an easy evening.

“The advertisement of the tour made it look like we were be a small group but we were the only couple. The tour guide barely spoke English and had even forgotten to book the second stop restaurant. My spouse and I decided to cut it shorRead more”

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Hiroshima: Hidden Gems and Highlights Private Walking Tour

Hiroshima: Hidden Gems and Highlights Private Walking Tour - Shukkei-en Garden: where the day slows before it turns heavy

8.Hidden Gems and Highlights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $67

Private walk with a local host through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial sights and backstreets, with okonomiyaki, oysters, sake, and flexible timing.

“Guia Masayo excelente. Passeamos pela cidade em um ambiente harmonioso e com relatos impactantes sobre esse período triste a nossa história. Recomendamos esse tour maravilhoso.”

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Hiroshima Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

Hiroshima Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems - Planning your day: questionnaire, start times, and real control

Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature - From Pickup to Island Arrival: Where the Day Starts

10.Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 5 hours · from $138

Private Miyajima walk with Hiroshima locals to Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin and quiet corners, guided in English or Japanese.

“Activity was great. Masa did an excellent job at explaining the history and showing us the beauty of Miyajima. Would highly recommend Masa to anyone - we are a big family group and she handled us well! She also gave helpful advice for the rest of our trip.”

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Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature - From Pickup to Island Arrival: Where the Day Starts

11.Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $141

Private Miyajima walk with a guide, Itsukushima Shrine on the tide, Daishoin Temple, and a smooth ride back toward Peace Memorial Park.

“We had a great family experience with our MASA guide. Extremely professional when doing your job, with the best attitude, patience and kindness. He speaks English perfectly so the tour is much more streamlined and the explanations Read moreAuto-translated”

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Hiroshima’s Heart: A 4-Hour Private Storytelling Walk

Hiroshima’s Heart: A 4-Hour Private Storytelling Walk - Meeting point choices: Shukkeien Garden or Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Local Life Walking Tour (Private)

Hiroshima Local Life Walking Tour (Private) - Tea-shop culture and hanko stamps: learning by looking (and asking)

13.Hiroshima Local Life Walking Tour (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $65

A private 2-hour Hiroshima walk with shrine visits, peace sites, local crafts, and okonomiyaki culture at Okonomimura.

“I enjoyed a wonderful walking tour with Sachi and her colleague. They showed me historical parts of the city I would've never found, including the Ebisu Shrine and Memorial Cathedral for World Peace. We also visited the famous OkonomimRead more”

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Hiroshima/Miyajima: UNESCO Highlights Small-Group Day Tour

Hiroshima/Miyajima: UNESCO Highlights Small-Group Day Tour - Peace Memorial Park: A-Bomb Dome and museum time you control

Hiroshima Highlights Custom Private Walking Tour with local guide

Hiroshima Highlights Custom Private Walking Tour with local guide - Peace Memorial Museum: the stop that gives the story its weight