Full-day Hiroshima & Miyajima
7-hour tour through the city I grew up in and the island that humbles me
We'll travel together by ferry, train, and on foot—at our own pace, not a schedule's. I'll show you my favorite stops along the way: the okonomiyaki place I take my own family to, the quiet shrine corners most tourists miss, the side streets between landmarks where Hiroshima feels most itself. A full day spent the way I'd spend it with a friend visiting my home for the first time—curious, unhurried, and hungry by lunch.
What we'll experience together
・Walk through Peace Memorial Park
Stand where Hiroshima rebuilt itself after 1945
・Cross to Miyajima
Sacred island in the Seto Inland Sea, where deer roam freely among the shrines
・See the Great Torii
The iconic vermilion gate that appears to float at high tide
・Lunch where locals eat
Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki at a spot you wouldn't find on your own(Sushi, Ramen, other restrant available)
Sample itinerary
(flexible — we'll adjust to your interests)
9:00 AM — Meet at your hotel or Hiroshima Station
9:30 AM — Peace Memorial Park: A-Bomb Dome, hypocenter, Children's Peace Monument
11:00 AM — Walk through the city center, local stops along the way
11:30 AM — Lunch: Hiroshima okonomiyaki at a local spot
12:30 PM — Streetcar and ferry to Miyajima island(Direct ferry as an option)
1:30 PM — Itsukushima Shrine and see the Great Torii
2:30 PM — Daiho-in Temple. Optional: stroll the shopping street and taste fresh momiji manju
3:30 PM — Ferry back to Hiroshima
4:30 PM — Tour ends at Hiroshima Station or your hotel
Note: High tide and low tide each offer a different view of the Great Torii.
Tell me when you'd like to be there and I'll plan accordingly.
Voice of the guest
★★★★★
”Anazing Tour Guide for Hiroshima”
Pancho was an excellent guide!
He communicated with us 2 days before to be sure the time and location where we were going to picked up. We were on a cruise ship that stopped for one day in Hiroshima
He organized the tour in a great way . First we went early to Miyajima Island. He is very knowledgeable of the area and knew there could be a lot of people and traffic so we parked in a Mall near the Ferry Port and from there took a short train ride to avoid traffic time.
On the Island we saw the famous Great Torii Gate and then visited the Itsukushima Shrine. He really gave great explanations with details about everything.
Then we visited the Miyajima Misen Daisho-in Temple.
After we finished in the Island and with a very smooth ride back to Hiroshima City Center we had a delicious lunch in a local place to eat a great Hiroshima okonomiyaki . People were so friendly and you could watch how they prepared it for us.
After lunch we headed to a very sad place, ground zero in Hiroshima. Sad to see but a good place to remind us why wars are bad and how people suffer from the devastation.
The Peace Memorial was very solemn and we showed our respect and prayed
We were back to the Ship on time after having a great day.
Thanks Pancho . you really are a great man and excellent guide!
Thanks for all your knowledge and we were lucky you were born and raised in Hiroshima and for the great family values you shred with us!
Scott and AlejandroScott H March 22, 2026
★★★★★
"He shared not only historical facts but also his own family's experience during and after the bombing, which added a deeply personal and emotional layer to the tour."
— TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Pancho's warmth, knowledge, and passion for his hometown's history turn a simple tour into a deeply enriching experience!"
— Inma, TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"I left the tour not only with incredible memories but also with a new friend."
— ToursByLocals
What’s Included/ Not included
✓ Included
Professional licensed guide (7 hours)
Customized itinerary
Personal family stories & local insights
Coordination of trains, streetcars, and ferries
Not included
Public transportation (~¥2,500/person)
Miyajima Island ferry (~¥500/person, round trip)
Lunch (~¥1,500-2,500/person)
Itsukushima Shrine entry (~¥300/person)
Optional
World Heritage Direct Ferry from Peace park to Miyajima Island(¥4,500/ person round trip)
Mt. Misen ropeway (~¥2,000/person)
Optional Peace Memorial Museum entry (~¥200)
Calendar
Choose your preferred date below. I'll respond within 24 hours to confirm details, discuss any customization, and let you know the best tide timing for Miyajima.