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Hiroshima Castle: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Hiroshima: Hiroshima and Miyajima Island 1-Day Bus Tour

1. From Hiroshima: Hiroshima and Miyajima Island 1-Day Bus Tour

Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to see the A-Bomb Dome, a memorial in the ruins of a building damaged by the atomic blast. Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island, the site of the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a Japanese pancake or Okonomiyaki for lunch. Come to the meeting point and board the bus to depart from Hiroshima station. First, head to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to visit the A-Bomb Dome, the ruin of a former building, which is now the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Learn about the tragic effects of nuclear warfare and the importance of peace. Try an authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, or Japanese pancake, with pork, cabbage, bean sprout and noodles in Hiroshima city. Afterwards, take a ferry over to Miyajima Island, a small island in Hiroshima Bay. See the famous Itsukushima Shrine, a Shinto shrine, and a famous red gate which appears to float in the sea.

Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Private Guided Tour

2. Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Private Guided Tour

Discover Hiroshima and Miyajima Island on a fully customizable private tour. Choose what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and the local partner will arrange a tour to suit you. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then choose to sites you wish to visit depending on your interests. Example 6-hour Itinerary: Meet your guide at your hotel in Hiroshima and first visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. See the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, known today as the Atomic Bomb Dome, which was one of the very few buildings that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Today, the building serves as a memorial to the victims of the bombing, and as a symbol of international peace. Visit the onsite Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and learn more about the bombing. See poignant artifacts from the time of the atomic explosion on display, as well as various educational exhibits. Afterward, take the ferry to Miyajima island. Take a walking tour of the picturesque island and visit Itsukushima Shrine. This shrine is famous for the mysterious floating red torii gate that stands in the middle of the sea.

From Osaka or Kyoto: Hiroshima and Miyajima Train & Bus Tour

3. From Osaka or Kyoto: Hiroshima and Miyajima Train & Bus Tour

Head out of Osaka or Kyoto on a day trip to Hiroshima to visit the sobering Atomic Bomb Dome, as well as the uplifting Itsukushima Shrine. Sit back and relax in a bullet train from your starting point, then enjoy the comfort of a tour bus while you visit Hiroshima. Meet your guide and head to your bullet train, also known as shinkansen, to make your way to Hiroshima. Once arrived, hop onto your tour bus to begin your visit of the city's main attractions and world heritage sites. First, make your way to the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. See and feel the weight of the effects of nuclear warfare firsthand, as you look at the derelict dome in front of you. Lunch is Authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki which is topped with pork, cabbage, bean sprout and noodles (*in stated as included in the plan) Next, head back into the bus and make your way to catch the ferry to Miyajima Island. Once there, marvel at one of the most scenic sites in Japan, the Itsukushima Shrine. Stroll on the island, known as the historic site of Shinto, literally translated as "the way of the Gods", taking in the peaceful scenery. End your day by heading back to Osaka or Kyoto by bullet train.

Hiroshima:Helicopter Cruising

4. Hiroshima:Helicopter Cruising

【8-Minutes Hiroshima City Helicopter Tour】 Cruise over the Hiroshima Memorial with a helicopter. This is an 8-minute helicopter tour around the Peace Memorial Park, Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima, Hiroshima Station, Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima Castle and more. It is a great plan with great satisfaction even with a small budget. 〈Highlights〉:Peace Memorial, Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima, Hiroshima Station, Seto Inland Sea, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle 〈Duration〉: 8 minutes 【17 Minutes Hiroshima Prefecture Tour】 Cruise helicopter over Hiroshima city and Miyajima. Peace Memorial Park, Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium A 17-minute helicopter tour of Hiroshima, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima Castle and more. Look at Hiroshima's tourist attractions! 〈Highlights〉: Peace Memorial Park, Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium A 17-minute helicopter tour of Hiroshima, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima Castle. 〈Duration〉: 17 minutes

Hiroshima: Hidden Gems and Highlights Private Walking Tour

5. Hiroshima: Hidden Gems and Highlights Private Walking Tour

Join a friendly guide to get an authentic experience of Hiroshima on a personalized tour of its highlights and hidden gems. Marvel at the city’s unknown history, fascinating culture, and fantastic food scene as you’re led down its liveliest streets, as well as those off the well-trodden tourist trail. You will be matched with a like-minded local host, who will be happy to create a personalized itinerary to your needs and requests. Begin your experience by taking a serene stroll through 400-year-old Shukkei-en, a tranquil Japanese garden and a survivor of the atomic bomb. Explore the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, both must-sees to fully comprehend Hiroshima’s strength and resilience, and then grab a bite at Okonomimura, or Okonomiyaki Village. There, several restaurants under a single roof serve the food locals love most: Hiroshima Okonomiyaki, the city’s unique take on Japan’s famous "everything pancake." Pass by a collection of oyster huts and restaurants selling some of Hiroshima’s best delicacies, then head to buzzing Nagarekawa, the city’s ultimate party and entertainment district, where you’ll peer into hip bars and quirky cafes lining neon-lit streets. In downtown Hiroshima, keep the party vibe going in the buzzing, bar-lined Ekinishi neighborhood, packed with trendy haunts and diverse restaurants housed in renovated buildings. Catch your breath with a peaceful walk through Hiroshima Minato Park at the city’s port, and if you still have time and energy to spare, take a hike up Mount Haigamine for a bird's-eye view of the sparkling sea and city that’s widely believed to be one of the most beautiful in the region. Important: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

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What people are saying about Hiroshima Castle

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 11 reviews

A GREAT day with Pancho, our guide, who planned the itinerary based on our interests and managed to time things to miss crowds + get best opportunities to absorb the experience! Itinerary sent in advance and was flexible to adaptation if required.( but it was perfect). Knowledgeable local guide Pancho made the experience so authentic and was very generous to kindly share his insights. It was a real pleasure to have him spend time with us.and provide context to our trip to hiroshima and Miyajima. Pancho had also sourced vegetarian / vegan restaurants for us. Interesting to learn about the sights but also general life from the guide. We wish we had more time to do another trip with Pancho, he was that good!!

Mr. Shin was an excellent host, knowledgeable (he has done his home work very well) and with good command over English language. He has dedicatedly shown us each important location and explained the background very well which has made this trip worthwhile for me and my wife. Thank you Mr. Shin for the trip and the gift, paper crane and the post card which we will keep with to remember this memorable trip.

Yuko was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant to spend time with. It is so nice to have a local guide who can share details we would never learn on our own.

Yuji was fantastic. He was organized. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I could not ask for a better guide to Hiroshima. I cannot recommend him highly enough. David Kenney MD

Great to visit full day tour I recommend to before visit these city family must book from this app to avoids lots of free mindset’s