Private Hiroshima Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalised
Overview
Hiroshima has a dark past that precedes it but other than the infamous A-bomb dome site, there are a few hidden gems that only a local would be able to show you. From Yamato Museum where you can learn about the largest battleship in the world and explore a collection of authentic relics from World War II with the Kure port as your encompassing sea views. If submarines are more up your alley, the JMSDF Kure Museum awaits, four floors designed as a huge submarine make the outside as intriguing as the inside. Try their famed Navy Curry as you bite into history, with its origin inside the battleships of the Meiji Era, more than a century ago.
Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.
Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.
Inclusions
- Private and personalised 2 to 8 hour meet-up
- Working together to build the perfect itinerary for you with a local host
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Shukkeien Garden, 2-11 Kaminoborichō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0014, Japan
Begin your experience by exploring this historic city at Shukkeien gardens where a traditional tea ceremony awaits together with the chance to explore the picturesque bamboo forest.
Pass By: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Museum, 5-32 Takaramachi, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0029, Japan
Known as the "Iron Whale Museum '' here you can browse torpedos, vessel parts and just about everything else you’d hope to see at a world-class military museum.
Pass By: Hiroshima Castle, 21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0011 Hiroshima Prefecture
From here, take a trip back in time as you wander the restored Hiroshima Castle and learn more about the ancient samurai lords of the region.
Pass By: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, 1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-0811 Hiroshima Prefecture
Continue on to the nearby Peace Memorial park, with its beautiful fountains serving as a reminder of human endurance.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Shukkeien Garden, 2-11 Kaminoborichō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0014, Japan
Begin your experience by exploring this historic city at Shukkeien gardens where a traditional tea ceremony awaits together with the chance to explore the picturesque bamboo forest.
Pass By: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Museum, 5-32 Takaramachi, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0029, Japan
Known as the "Iron Whale Museum '' here you can browse torpedos, vessel parts and just about everything else you’d hope to see at a world-class military museum.
Pass By: Hiroshima Castle, 21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0011 Hiroshima Prefecture
From here, take a trip back in time as you wander the restored Hiroshima Castle and learn more about the ancient samurai lords of the region.
Pass By: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, 1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-0811 Hiroshima Prefecture
Continue on to the nearby Peace Memorial park, with its beautiful fountains serving as a reminder of human endurance.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- City Unscripted and all City Unscripted hosts follow the WHO (World Health Organization) and local government’s health and safety recommendations at all times. To keep up to date with the latest news we recommend visiting these World Health Organization (WHO) website pages.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Narinder_S
April 2023
Our guide for the day was Maryam. She was easy to work with and we were able to finalize the itinerary over WhatsApp. She took us to the Hiroshima Atomic Dome, Peach Garden and Museum. Later we took a train to Miyajima station and finally a ferry ride to Miyajima. Maryam spoke good English and...
Our guide for the day was Maryam. She was easy to work with and we were able to finalize the itinerary over WhatsApp. She took us to the Hiroshima Atomic Dome, Peach Garden and Museum. Later we took a train to Miyajima station and finally a ferry ride to Miyajima. Maryam spoke good English and shared important facts about each place.SognoBella
April 2023
The night before our tour, our guide canceled. Maryam did not look at her college schedule and realized she had classes during our tour. She dipped out last minute. City Unscripted was unable to replace Maryam. We turned to other tour operators that were booked out for a week. A week later I am s...
The night before our tour, our guide canceled. Maryam did not look at her college schedule and realized she had classes during our tour. She dipped out last minute. City Unscripted was unable to replace Maryam. We turned to other tour operators that were booked out for a week. A week later I am still waiting for our $277 to be credited. City Unscripted is in London, and is disconnected from Japan in time and local knowledge.Alexander U
April 2023
Our host John is incredibly knowledgable and because of him we enjoyed a tremendous day in Hiroshima. We learnt about history, culture and literature. John is highly educated and flexible, this was time well spent!
Our host John is incredibly knowledgable and because of him we enjoyed a tremendous day in Hiroshima. We learnt about history, culture and literature. John is highly educated and flexible, this was time well spent!C2119BZjessicam
March 2023
Disappointed, there doesn’t seem to be a entry level the tour guides need to be at. The tour guid doesn’t think he gets paid enough, possibly why he wanted me to pay for everything, including his food and drink after our tour ended. I could do a tour the same on my own. We didn’t get to see what ...
Disappointed, there doesn’t seem to be a entry level the tour guides need to be at. The tour guid doesn’t think he gets paid enough, possibly why he wanted me to pay for everything, including his food and drink after our tour ended. I could do a tour the same on my own. We didn’t get to see what we really wanted to either.