Hiroshima Prefecture • Japan
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Calligraphy is not only an art form and a symbol of Japanese culture, but also a form of meditation. Guided by a professional calligraphy instructor, you’ll use handmade brushes from Kumano, Hiroshima — Japan’s top brush-making town — and enjoy a calm, creative moment to express yourself. Write your own calligraphy on a fan or shikishi and take home a unique souvenir. The workshop is held at “Takumi,” a 50-year-old folk craft shop. One wall is beautifully decorated with ukiyo-e prints, creating an artistic atmosphere. “Takumi” is also known as Hiroshima’s leading craft shop, offering traditional items from across Japan. Location: • 5 min walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome • 3 min walk from Hiroden Hondori Station • 5th floor of Sanmall Mall (UNIQLO on 2nd floor) ✨ Highlights ✔ Calligraphy at a 50-year-old craft shop “Takumi” ✔ Ukiyo-e inspired space ✔ Step-by-step guidance for beginners ✔ All materials provided — just bring yourself ✔ Create your own calligraphy artwork and take photos
Experience Hiroshima beyond the history books on a fully private tour with a Japanese local guide. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum while discovering how local families experienced the bombing, how Hiroshima rebuilt, and why peace remains central to the city today. Most of our qualified guides were born and raised in Hiroshima, and all can share family stories connected to the atomic bombing, including second-generation survivor perspectives. They also have international experience and speak clear, easy-to-understand English. Choose 3 or 4 hours. With 3 hours, focus on the peace sites or add Hiroshima Castle or Shukkeien Garden. With 4 hours, explore more city highlights or deeper historical sites, including Hiroshima’s recovery and medical response after the bombing. Meet your guide at your central Hiroshima hotel, Hiroshima Station or cruise terminal. Cruise passengers should select the 4-hour option.
Discover Another Side of Miyajima from the Sea. See the iconic Great Torii Gate from the water, visit Hiroshima's oyster farms, meet local producers, and savor a fresh oyster lunch. Highlights -Enjoy a worry-free sea pilgrimage with the support of an English-speaking guide -Spectacular cruise experience with close-up views of the Great Torii Gate and Itsukushima Shrine from the sea - Rare opportunity to observe Hiroshima's oyster rafts in Japan's leading oyster-producing region -Learn about the history and techniques of oyster farming directly from local producers -Enjoy a delicious oyster lunch featuring fresh Miyajima oysters -Hands-on grilled oyster experience – grill and enjoy your own oysters fresh from the source -Solo travelers welcome! Bookings accepted until 3:00 PM on the day before departure
Experience two very different sides of Hiroshima in one private day with a Japanese local guide. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Museum while hearing family stories connected to the atomic bombing, including second-generation survivor perspectives, and discover how Hiroshima rebuilt and carries its message of peace today. Then explore Miyajima’s floating torii gate, UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, traditional streets and, when time allows, Daisho-in Temple. Discover why the island has been sacred for centuries and how Shinto, Buddhism and nature connect in Japan. Most of our qualified guides were born and raised in Hiroshima, with international experience and clear English. Meet your guide at your central Hiroshima hotel, Hiroshima Station or cruise terminal and enjoy a flexible private day at your own pace. Itsukaichi Cruise Port pickup is JPY 2,000 extra per booking, payable in cash on the day.
Experience Miyajima beyond the famous floating torii gate on a fully private tour with a Japanese local guide. Visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, peaceful Daisho-in Temple, traditional streets and the island’s natural scenery while discovering why Miyajima has been considered sacred for centuries. As you explore, understand the meaning behind the shrines, temples and traditions you see, including the connection between Shinto, Buddhism and nature in Japan. Your experienced, qualified guide has deep ties to Hiroshima, with most of our guides born and raised in the region. They also have international experience and speak clear, easy-to-understand English, making meaningful conversation and questions easy throughout the tour. Move at your own pace, enjoy local food, spend longer at places that interest you or explore quieter parts of the island. Guests staying in central Hiroshima can meet their guide at their hotel or Hiroshima Station and travel together to Miyajima.
This 4-hour walking tour offers a thoughtful introduction to Hiroshima’s culture and modern history, guided in English. Meeting at Hiroshima Station, head to Shukkeien Garden, built in 1620. Your guide will introduce traditional aesthetics and nature as you stroll around its peaceful pond. Next, walk to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and key memorials. Continue to the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall to reflect on individual stories of 1945. The tour concludes outside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where your guide will provide a helpful orientation before leaving you to explore inside at your own pace.
Join a thoughtfully designed small group walking tour through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and gain deeper insight into one of the most significant events in history. Led by local guides from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, this experience combines historical perspective, meaningful storytelling, and personal exchange in an approachable small group setting. With opportunities to engage in discussion throughout the tour, you will explore Hiroshima’s history beyond dates and monuments, connecting with the human stories and lasting legacy behind them. Discover what Hiroshima was like before the atomic bombing, why it was selected as a target during the final stages of World War II, and how the city transformed from devastation into an international symbol of peace. Throughout the experience, your guide will connect historical events with survivor testimonies, local perspectives, and the lasting impact the bombing continues to have on Hiroshima and its people today.
Discover the "Invisible Stories" of Hiroshima This small-group tour (max 6 guests), led by a licensed local guide, connects the historic Peace Memorial Park with the peaceful 9th-century Mitaki-dera Temple. After a short introduction in the city center, we take a local bus outside the city center to discover the "invisible stories" of Hiroshima. Through seven unique experiences—ring the temple bell, touch memorial water in peace ceremonies, walk on atomic-bombed tram stones, and reflect on what peace means to you—you'll connect deeply with Hiroshima's history and spirit of peace. Leave the tourist areas for meaningful conversation and a personal journey.
Discover Hiroshima through a personal storytelling walk led by a local guide who has lived here for over 20 years. This tour focuses on context, lived experience, and the small details that bring the city’s history and present-day life together. We begin at either Shukkeien Garden or Peace Memorial Park, depending on your preference, and walk through Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine to understand the city before 1945. As we follow the Peace Line into the park, I share stories and perspectives that many visitors miss. We continue to the A-Bomb Dome and, if you wish, the Peace Memorial Museum. The pace is relaxed, with time for questions and reflection. This is not a rushed sightseeing tour, but a thoughtful introduction to Hiroshima’s past and present.
If you're looking to immerse yourself in local culture and create lasting memories, join us for a fun and delicious Onigiri Workshop near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park! Learn how to make tasty onigiri with mothers in a warm and welcoming setting. Perfect for families, solo travelers, seeking local connections, and anyone intrigued by the iconic Japanese rice ball featured in anime and movies! ★ Highlights: - Engage in conversations with Hiroshima locals while making onigiri. - Easy recipe suitable for all ages to enjoy. - Finish by lunchtime, leaving you free to explore Hiroshima in the afternoon! It is located near Peace Park and a 5-minute walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome. ★Hiroshima Station ⇒ Sheba Cafe Taxi 12 minutes ★Hiroshima Station ⇒ Honkawacho Station (Nearest station to Sheba Cafe, 21 minutes) Hiroshima DenteiLine 2 (streetcar) ★Hilton Hotel ⇒ Sheba Cafe 26 minutes walk ★Peace Museum ⇒ Sheba Cafe 6 minutes walk We sometimes hold classes at home as well.
