Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Outty Ranking 70 5.0 · 13 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $229
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70/100

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5.0/5

Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide worth booking?

Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide is a 8-hour experience in Hiroshima, Japan, from $229 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
70 / 100
Rating
5/5 (13)
Duration
8 hours
From
$229 per person

Enjoy a full-day private tour with a government-licensed guide, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to your interests. In Hiroshima, walk through Peace Memorial Park, see the A-Bomb Dome, several monuments and statues, and, if you wish, visit the Peace Memorial Museum. At lunchtime, enjoy Hiroshima’s local specialty, okonomiyaki. In the afternoon, visit Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage island. Admire the floating torii gate, walk through Itsukushima Shrine, and enjoy the scenery and island atmosphere with your guide’s explanations. Lunch is not included in the tour price. We mainly use public transport; taxis can be arranged at extra cost. Hotel pick-up: your guide meets you at your hotel and travels with you by public transport. Cruise port pick-up: please pay the round-trip taxi fare between the port and city center on the spot.

What you get

    About this experience

    Enjoy a full-day private tour with a government-licensed guide, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to your interests. In Hiroshima, walk through Peace Memorial Park, see the A-Bomb Dome, several monuments and statues, and, if you wish, visit the Peace Memorial Museum. At lunchtime, enjoy Hiroshima’s local specialty, okonomiyaki. In the afternoon, visit Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage island. Admire the floating torii gate, walk through Itsukushima Shrine, and enjoy the scenery and island atmosphere with your guide’s explanations. Lunch is not included in the tour price. We mainly use public transport; taxis can be arranged at extra cost. Hotel pick-up: your guide meets you at your hotel and travels with you by public transport. Cruise port pick-up: please pay the round-trip taxi fare between the port and city center on the spot.

    What's included

    Included

    • All the entry tickets
    • Public transportation fee

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Lunch
    • Taxi fares

    What you'll see and do

    1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

      You will walk around the park, learning Hiroshima's history and cultural heritages. Our guide will explain what kind of messages each monument/statue deliver.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

      You will walk trough the Peace Memorial Museum, and will see a number of important exhibitions inside. A ticket is included in this tour. You can go around the museum by yourself, or walk trough with the guide.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Atomic Bomb Dome

      A guide will talk about the history of Hiroshima, before and after the WW2. We will visit the atomic bomb dome and you can see the remaining rubble around the dome.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Hiroshima

      Take tram from city center to Miyajima. During the tram ride, you can see the view of Hiroshima city which has beautiful scenery such as rivers and mountains.

      60 minutes here

    5. Hiroshima

      Okonomiyaki Lunch Okonomiyaki is a Hiroshima's local cuisine. It is like Hiroshima pizza.

      80 minutes here

    6. Miyajima

      You will enjoy tram and ferry ride to Miyajima island, a World Culture Heritage. You will visit to Torii gate (floating shrine) and Itsukushima shrine on the island. You will also visit Daishoin Temple, one of the most important temples of Shingon Buddhism.

      140 minutes here · Admission included

    7. Hiroshima Station

      Take a ferry and Japan Rail from Miyajima island to Hiroshima station. You can enjoy the city view along the way. If you prefer, you can visit the souvenir shops at Hiroshima stations.

      50 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hiroshima

    A licensed guide will wait for you at the Hiroshima station. We will contact you the exact location. We can flexibly arrange the meeting location.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    A licensed guide will wait for you at the Hiroshima station. We will contact you the exact location. We can flexibly arrange the meeting location.

    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 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Minami. K

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    13 verified traveler reviews for Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Charles_L · October 2026

    Beautiful day in Hiroshima with Naoko (Now)

    Walking was very reasonable but we didn’t include the hike up to the rope bridge which would be challenging for some people. Miyajima was a great experience and Peace park and museum were moving experiences. Our guide Nao was absolutely terrific and is a special lady thank you so much for spending the day with us!!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day in Hiroshima and Miyajima, and that the Peace Park and Museum were meaningful parts of your experience. We’re especially happy to hear your kind words about Nao. We’ll be sure to share your lovely message with her! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope you take home many wonderful memories of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Thank you again for spending the day with us!

    via Viator

    Don_R · May 2026

    Toshi is fantastic!

    It was an amazing experience. Toshi was a fantastic guide. Very attentive and very knowledgeable. So glad we did it.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience with Toshi. It is wonderful to know that his attentiveness and knowledge made your tour so enjoyable. We will be sure to share your lovely feedback with him. Thank you again for choosing our tour—we are so glad you joined us!

    via Viator

    Margaret_M · April 2026

    Full day in Hiroshima with an excellent guide!

    Our guide, Maki, was amazing! During our time at the Peace Memorial she provided valuable insight on the people of Hiroshima, their resilience and determination to rebuild and prosper. Maki was very accommodating to our needs as my mother has difficulty walking long distances. She arranged taxis for us and customized our tour perfectly. Our visit to the temple was also interesting and fun as Maki explained to us about all of the different gods. I highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to have Maki as your guide you will not be disappointed.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Maki made your time in Hiroshima meaningful, comfortable, and enjoyable. We are especially pleased that her explanations at the Peace Memorial gave you deeper insight into the resilience and determination of the people of Hiroshima. It is also wonderful to know that she was able to customize the tour for your mother, arrange taxis, and ensure that everyone could enjoy the day at a comfortable pace. Thank you as well for your kind comments about the temple visit. We will be sure to share your generous feedback with Maki. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you choosing our tour.

    via Viator

    Jeffrey_F · March 2026

    Tour of Hiroshima

    We had an excellent tour of Hiroshima Peace Park and the temple at Miyajima. Our guide, Nao, was the absolute best. Excellent English and her knowledge of the the area and organization was perfect. We used a combination of taxis, trains and trams to see the sights. It took eight hours to see Miyajima, have lunch and see the peace park and museum. Well worth the time.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that Nao provided such an organized and insightful experience. Navigating the taxis, trains, and trams is part of the local adventure, and we’re happy her coordination made the transition between the tranquility of Miyajima and the history of the Peace Park seamless for you. Eight hours is a full day, but as you said, it is well worth it to see the best of Hiroshima. We’ll be sure to pass your 'absolute best' compliment along to Nao!

    via Viator

    Melody_B · March 2026

    Great Hiroshima tour!

    Saori was great guide. Highly recommend! She took us to all the special sights. We took lots of pictures.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the recommendation! We’re thrilled that Saori was able to show you those special, photogenic spots. We hope those pictures serve as a wonderful memory of your trip for years to come. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Saori!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $229 to $460
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    5
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Minami. K, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.6.

    See everything Minami. K runs

    Why this scores 70

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)95
    Review evidence (18% weight)40
    Booking momentum (14% weight)33
    Value for money (12% weight)67
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hiroshima.

    How much does Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide cost?

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    Prices start at $229 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 & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide take?

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    Plan for about 8 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 & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 13 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 & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed 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 & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide?

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    Around 5 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed 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 and Miyajima Day Trip with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry. 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide?

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    Included: All the entry tickets; and Public transportation fee. Not included: Gratuities; Lunch; and Taxi fares. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 98 listed pickup locations in and around Hiroshima. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hiroshima. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide?

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    Across 13 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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