Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide
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Is Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide worth booking?
Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide is a 3-hour experience in Hiroshima, Japan, from $12000 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $12000 per person
A private tour — just your group and a Hiroshima-based guide. You set the pace, and you can ask anything. Most Hiroshima tours cover the Peace Park, the Dome and the museum. You can do those on your own. This tour takes
What you get
- Certified guide fee
About this experience
A private tour — just your group and a Hiroshima-based guide. You set the pace, and you can ask anything. Most Hiroshima tours cover the Peace Park, the Dome and the museum. You can do those on your own. This tour takes you where you can't go alone: ・A working elementary school, 460 m from the hypocenter, where survivors' chalk messages were found under the plaster after 54 years ・The bank that reopened two days after the bomb, and lent its own counters to ten other banks ・The hypocenter itself — outside a clinic still run by the grandson of the doctor who came back that night to treat the injured ・A stone that still carries the shadow of the statue standing in front of it ・A bakery built around a wall that survived the blast The tree that came back the following spring, whose seeds are now planted overseas By the end you'll have met about a dozen survivors of 6 August. Not all of them are people.
What's included
Included
- Certified guide fee
Not included
- Lunch
- Private transportation
What you'll see and do
Atomic Bomb Dome
Listening to what happened in 1945 and how the city has revitalized. The bomb dome was constructed in 1915 by construct from Czech Republic. So the building is little bit different from Japanese typical construction. Let's listen to the reason from the guide about why this bomb dome was survived from the atomic bomb, what this building is originally for, and the situation when the bomb attacked the city.
30 minutes here
We visit the ground zero of the atomic bomb and discover more about the hospital and those people who used to work here.
15 minutes here
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
Enter a working elementary school that stood 460 metres from the hypocenter. In the days after August 6th, people searching for their families wrote messages to each other in chalk on its burnt walls. The walls were later plastered over — and in 1999, after 54 years, the messages reappeared. Your guide will show you where they were written and tell you what they say.
15 minutes here
Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima
Step inside a 1936 bank that stood 380 metres from the hypocenter and did not fall. Two days after the bombing it reopened, and lent its own counters to more than ten other banks whose buildings were gone. Customers came with no passbook and no seal, because everything they owned had burned — and were paid out anyway.
10 minutes here
Hear from your guide the story of Sadako Sasaki, who experienced the atomic bombing at the age of two and inspired the tradition of folding a thousand paper cranes.
5 minutes here
Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park
This building used to be the Taisho ya kimono shop where people sell the Japanese traditional clothes. There was only one person who have survived the explosion inside the building even though the place is within 200m from ground zero.
20 minutes here
Visiting Peace Memorial Park where all the Japanese come to pray for the peace. The Peace memorial museum was constructed after the World war II in 1954 by the very famous Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. The park has many monument and statues that are related to the bomb event. Each of these has really deep stories, and the guide will explain especially about the places which you would want to know. G7 summit was held in Hiroshima on May in 2023, and presidents from each countries visited this place and pray for the peace. Let's visit this important place and take a look at those precious monuments.
30 minutes here
Hiroshima Peace City Monument Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Visit a deeply significant place where the registry of those who lost their lives in the atomic bombing is enshrined.
10 minutes here
Chinese Parasol Tree That was Exposed to Hiroshima Bombing
Stand under a tree that survived the atomic bomb 1.3 kilometres from the hypocenter. The heat stripped every leaf and branch, and burned away half its trunk — everyone assumed it was dead. The following spring, it put out buds. It still produces seeds every year, and saplings grown from them have been sent to schools across Japan and overseas. Your guide ends the tour here.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hiroshima
NOTE: The guide will be waiting inside the building on 2F (above the ground floor) with a sign says "IKIGAI Tour".
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
NOTE: The guide will be waiting inside the building on 2F (above the ground floor) with a sign says "IKIGAI Tour".
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- BE Hiroshima
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $12000 to $35000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hiroshima.
How much does Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide cost?
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Prices start at $12000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hiroshima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hiroshima is not rushed.
Is Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hiroshima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hiroshima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hiroshima and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hiroshima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hiroshima?
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On Outty we rank every Hiroshima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour, Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites, Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hiroshima?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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