Historical Tours in Hiroshima: 12 Sorted by What They Cost

1.Hiroshima Historical Walking Tour – Why A-Bomb was Dropped

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 893 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35Our pick

Start at Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine and walk with an English-speaking guide through Hiroshima Castle, Gate Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and Peace Memorial Park. Guides such as Chihiro, Thomas, Emi, and Emmy explain the city’s military role, the bombing’s background, and its peace message before you finish at the Peace Memorial Museum.

“It was so good, and such a worthwhile experience. Our guide Chiiro was excellent and shared her own families experience, and explained her personal journey and commitment to advocating for peace.”

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2.Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 872 reviews · from $94Top rated

Spend about five hours walking Hiroshima’s Peace Park with a MagicalTrip guide. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum, Cenotaph, Children’s Peace Monument, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Orizuru Tower, where lunch and city views provide a modern contrast to the city’s painful past. Guides have included Yuji, Kaori, Hiro, and Etsuko.

“I highly recommend this meaningful experience. I learned so much about the War from the human side. What made my tour though was my guide Tommi. He was so knowledgeable and passionate. I can honestly say, I made a friend by the end of the tour. Don’t miss out on this experience.”

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3.Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $109

Join a certified guide such as Hika, Hiro, Eri, or Yuji for a five-and-a-half-hour walk around Miyajima. Ride the ferry, visit Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple, Momijidani Park, and Senjokaku, then enjoy oysters, momiji dumplings, and other local food. Groups are limited to six people.

“Mariko was an absolute joy to have as a guide. We had pretty much no knowledge about Miyajima but a friend of mine had gone there some months ago on her own and loved it. We booked the tour and by luck had Mariko as our guide and Read more”

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4.Hiroshima: History of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 266 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with an English-speaking guide such as Cva, Moe, Tomas, or Aya. You’ll visit memorials, the Peace Memorial Hall, the Children’s Monument, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the bombing’s hypocenter. Personal family connections, survivor accounts, and time for questions make this a thoughtful introduction to Hiroshima’s past and message of peace.

“Cva was very knowledgeable and funny and made for an excellent tour guide”

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5.Hiroshima: Peace Walking Tour of World Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 190 reviews · 4h 30m · from $92

Spend five hours with an English-speaking local guide at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Shirakami-sha Shrine, and Orizuru Tower. Expect thoughtful storytelling, a paper-crane activity, city views, and lunch featuring Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Guide assignments vary, with past tours led by Yasue, Yuji, Etsko, Yuki, and others.

“Kippei was a wonderful guide, who took me to the Shirakami-sha temple for a blessing and showed me proper protocol for entering, before we set off for a tour of the Peace Park He allowed me to move through the Peace museum at my own pace, and was considerate when I needed a break (it's a bit overwhelming even for those who know the history of the A-bomb attack). I also really appreciated his personal touch to the tour, and the lovely moment at the Orizuru building where we watched my paper crane spiral down to join the millions of others in the building's glass wall. Wrapping the tour up…”

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6.Hiroshima: Miyajima Half-day Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 5h 30m · from $106

Spend 330 minutes exploring Miyajima with a small English-speaking group of up to seven. You’ll visit Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in, Senjokaku Pavilion, Momijidani, and a local museum, while trying Hiroshima oysters and fried momiji dumplings. Guides such as Yuji, Kiki, Eri, and Shun add history, customs, and everyday Japanese life to the walk.

“This tour is a “must do”. Miyajima really is a special island with lots to see and do. Our guide Yuji was excellent and made the tour really interesting. Ask for Yuji if you do this tour”

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7.Hiroshima: History and Hidden Gems Tour

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

Join Awais for a three-hour walking tour through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, castle area, and Shukkeien Garden. You’ll hear clear explanations of the city’s wartime past, Japanese culture, and lesser-known sites, with a route that can be adjusted to your pace and interests.

“very nice, knowledgable and welcoming guide! good attitude to the customers of all ages deginetely recommend it”

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8.Hiroshima History Tour : A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial & City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $103

Join Masa or another Hiroshima-born guide for a private 3 to 4 hour walking tour of the Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkei-en Garden. Guides may share family connections to the atomic bombing, giving you a personal view of Hiroshima’s past, present, and message of peace.

“A great tour by Masa. Very informative and well told by a second generation survivor. Highly recommend doing this tour when you are interested in Hiroshima’s history.”

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9.Walking Through History: Hiroshima’s Path to Peace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $31Best value

Join a small group of up to eight for a two-hour walk through Hiroshima’s Peace Park with guides such as Ghani, Sheraz, Shiraz, or Sharain. You’ll visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Bell, memorials, cenotaph, Peace Flame, and Gates of Peace, with a prepaid museum ticket included.

“Shiraz was knowledgeable and gave us a great perspective of this important historical site. Well worth the visit”

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10.Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Private Tour: History & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Nabeel, Malek, or Samy, pairing Hiroshima’s Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome with Miyajima’s shrine, torii gate, deer, food stalls, and Daisho-in. Public transport connects the stops, and the private format lets you adjust the pace, food stops, and level of historical detail.

“Abdeel, our guide, was informative, very patient, and a good communicator. We were late disembarking from our cruise due to immigration requirements. He was quick to communicate with us re our progress to the meeting point. He gave us a good sense of security in an unfamiliar environment. We appreciated his insight and knowledge of Hirishima's past historyiyajima Island was beautiful. Additionally, the tour covered the cost of entrance to attractions and transport. His tour is highly recommended. Thanks Abdeel.”

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11.Hiroshima History Tour : A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial & City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $105

Spend three or four hours exploring Hiroshima with a private local guide such as Masa, Yuka, Yuta, or Ally. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum, A-Bomb Dome, Children’s Peace Monument, castle, and Shukkeien Garden. Your route can be adjusted to your interests, with museum admission and skip-line entry included.

“Yuta was very good, we did a private tour and she explained everything thoroughly, we walked alot so be prepared for this, took us to a fab restaurant got lunch!”

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12.History of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $32

Walk Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with a guide such as Ali, Cva, Malek, Moe, or Shiva, learning how the atomic bombing changed the city and the world. In about two hours, you visit the Gates of Peace, victims’ memorials, the Children’s Peace Monument, Atomic Bomb Dome, and ground zero. Two children aged 0 to 10 may join free.

“Experiencing all exhibition pieces of the hiroshima peace memorial park per pedes and the guide tells you something about every piece. Guide is very kind and speaks perfect english. Worth the money.”

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