Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Hiroshima with a Guide

Hiroshima, Japan

In addition to the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, there are a lot of places you cannot miss in Hiroshima. Explore Hiroshima with your professional and friendly guide and discover the beauty and history of Hiroshima by visiting fascinating and historic attractions. As a private customized tour, your guide can also tailor the itinerary according to your preference.

Pick-up at your hotel in Hiroshima City in the morning and then move to Mitaki-dera Temple. This temple is located nearby three waterfalls in a silence forest of Mt Mitaki. In the past, a lot of monks were training at this temple, but it became a temple nestled in the forest, which is wrapped in silence. In autumn season, you will be amazed by the beauty of the colorfulness of autumn leaves

Later visit the Peace Memorial Park that is located in the center of Hiroshima and it was built with great feeling to avoid repeating the disaster suffered by the atomic bomb. Silent prayer is devoted on every August 6th early in the morning at this park. After lunch at your own expense, move to Hiroshima-jyo castle by public transportation.

Hiroshima-jyo Castle is one of the Japan's three major "Hirajiro", meaning the castle was build on the flat ground whereas the majority of castle was build on the top of hill or mountain. You can enter this castle to learn the history of Hiroshima. Overlooking the city of Hiroshima from the observatory floor on the top is stunning. Our professional guide will explain about Hiroshima castle with its history.

After Hiroshima-jyo Castle, around 3:30 pm walk to Shukkei-en that was built by Asano Nagaakira. This construction was inspired by "Saiko lake", the sightseeing spot in China. Also, Shukkeien has been selected as one of the scenic 100 historical parks in Japan. You will start heading back to your hotel around 4:30 pm and be dropped off around 5:00 pm. This tour route can be arranged upon your request. Please discuss details with your guide.