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Half-Day Shukkeien, Hiroshima Castle
& Atomic Bomb Dome Tour

How to book the private tour
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   Here is the good place to book a private tour with a local guide in Hiroshima:
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  • We'll send you our estimate and proposed itinerary
​​Shukeien, Hiroshima Castle and Peace Memorial Park Tour Overview
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  • First of all, you will visit the Shukkeien where seasonal flowers can be viewed in addition of the Sakura blossom viewing in March~April and the Autum leave viewing in November. You will feed Koi Fish at the pond, being surprised to watch how hungry they are. You'll then go to the Hiroshima Castle where there are many marks of the Atomic Bombing, and finally go to the Peace Memorial Park. You'll watch the hypocenter in front of you, go to the Atomic Bomb Dome that should not be missed, the Memorial Tower of Mobilized Students, the Motoyasu Bridge, then Children's Peace Monument.
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  • We'll have a workshop to fold a peace paper crane to dedicate to the box, go to the Cenotaph of the Victims of the Atomic Bomb as the main monument of this park and finally go into the Peace Memorial Museum.. 
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  • Visit "Three famous sightseeing places in the downtown"
    • Shukkeien - Enjoy Japanese beautiful Garden opened 400 years ago and feed hungry Carp
    • Atomic Bomb Dome & Peace Memorial Park & Museum - Visit the world heritage site
    • Hiroshima Castle - Enjoy the beautiful castle and Samurai stories
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  • 2 Packages (A & D) available:
    • A Package (Private Guide Tour) : Expenses other than guiding fee for both you and guide are excluded
    • D Package (All-Inclusive private tour) : A Package + Transportation + Admission + Cultural Experiences + Special indemnification​​​​
What's Included in the tour Package
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  • ​The following features are included in the tours. When you can choose Package D, it is an all-inclusive tour package, and all admission, transportation, local experiences, feeding Koi Fish, special indemnification payment of JPY30,000,000 per head and commemorative photo shoot are included. You don't need to pay any extra expenses. Please see the following:    
Tour Prices (JPY)
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  • Adults (12 years old or above) : The following matrix shows a price per person in both A package (English guide only) and D Package (All-inclusive). The more people there are, the lower the total cost. In other words, the more adults you have, the lower per-person prices you will get! This is the best for family members or closed friends. (​US$ prices are shown at 155/$ for reference only)

 

  • Children (6 to 11 years old) and Infants (0 to 5 years old) : Low price setting for children and infants!​

 

1/ To be counted as the number of adults in A Package (Guide Only)
  • Max. Capacity : 10 people including adults, children & infants. If more than 10, please contact for suggestion (e-mail: hiroshimalocaltours@gmail.com) 
Itinerary (approx. 4~4.5 hours)
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【Hiroshima Station <-- (bus) --> Shukkeien
  • Shukkeien Japanese garden
【Shukkeien <-- (bus) --> Hiroshima Castle】
  • Hiroshima Castle
【Hiroshima Castle <-- (bus) --> Hypocenter】
  • Hypocenter
  • Atomic Bomb Dome / Peace Memorial Park
  • Peace Memorial Museum
【Peace Memorial Museum <-- (bus) --> Hiroshima Station】
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Other Information
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  • Meeting Point: Hiroshima Station 2F
  • Pickup Service: If you want hotel/port pick-up services, please let us know
  • Starting Time: 9:00 or 13:00 (adjustable depending on customers desires)
  • Payment: JPY cash on site 
  • Min. Number of participants: 2 adults
  • Tour conductor: 1 person
  • Responsibility: Planned and conducted by Hiroshima Local Tours
Atomic Bomb Dome, Cenotaph for the Atomic-Bomb Victims, Peace Memorial Museum and other monuments - We go through the key monuments, offer your folded paper crane at Children's Peace Monument, then visit Hiroshima Memorial Museum. For more details, please click here.
Atomic Bomb Dome
Cenotaph for the victims of the Atomic Bomb
Folded Paper Cranes
Peace Memorial Park Overview
Hiroshima Castle -- Visit the beautiful castle, explore the hidden histories in the precinct and Samurai, then enjoy the city views from the observation deck of the tower.
Hiroshima Castle - Overview
Samurai
Hiroshima Castle - Observation deck
Hiroshima Castle - City Overview
Shukkeien -- Visit the oldest Japanese garden in Hiroshima. It was built as a villa of the feudal Lord in a command of this area about 400 years ago. You will enjoy not only seeing the beautiful circuit-styled garden, but also feeding hungry carp. They are waiting for you.
Shukkeien - Overview
Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien - Carp
Tea House in Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeen Garden
Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden Sakura

Hiroshima Local Tours
​https://www.hiroshima-local-tours.com
e-mail: hiroshimalocaltours@gmail.com
Phone: +81-(0)70-1566-6183
​Location: Japan, Hiroshima

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