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[Hiroshima] Hiroshima Peace Park, Castle and Miyajima Island Private Tour

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Overview
  • Explore Hiroshima like a local on this 6-hour private sightseeing tour that showcases the city’s highlights and hidden gems. Begin at the impactful Peace Memorial Park, where your local guide shares personal stories and historical insights about the A-Bomb Dome. Next, uncover the rich history of Hiroshima Castle, once home to samurai lords. Afterward, take a scenic ferry to Miyajima Island, famous for its floating torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy stunning views, roaming deer, and maybe even some delicious local food like fresh oysters or okonomiyaki, thanks to your guide's recommendations.
  • - 6-hour private walking/public transport tour led by a knowledgeable local guide
  • - Visit key sites: Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Miyajima Island
  • - Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore local culinary delights
  • - Personalized experience catering to your pace and interests
What to expect

Guests will begin the tour with a moving visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located within Peace Memorial Park. The museum offers a powerful, emotionally resonant journey through the events of August 6, 1945, and the aftermath of the atomic bombing. Inside, they’ll see: Personal belongings of victims, such as a burned school uniform or a melted lunchbox Eyewitness accounts, photographs, and video testimonies Interactive exhibits explaining the science behind the bomb and its impact Before-and-after models of Hiroshima city Thought-provoking displays on the global call for nuclear disarmament The experience is meant to foster reflection, empathy, and awareness of peace. Your guide will introduce key themes outside or in the lobby, and guests can explore the museum at their own pace while being available to answer questions or provide context afterward.

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