Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial & City…

Duration

3 hr

From pickup or the meeting point and back

Your call needs

6+ hours

Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard

Price

From US$113 per person

Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026

Group

Private · up to 10

Pickup arranged on booking

Why it is on this site

Most guides grew up in Hiroshima and can speak about the bombing through their own families, including second-generation survivor perspectives.
Peace Memorial Museum entry (skip-the-line) and Shukkei-en garden admission are included, along with the Dome, the Children's Peace Monument and the hypocenter.
The guide can meet you at the cruise terminal; 62 reviews average 5.0.

Best for

Anyone who wants to understand Hiroshima's history properly, not just see the monuments, on a half-day or longer call.

Think twice if

Transport and meals are not included, so you pay tram fares. Pickup at the Itsukaichi berth costs extra, in cash on the day. You could visit the museum alone by tram; what you pay for is the guide's personal account.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · 1 hrThe first city in the world to have been hit by an Atomic Bomb. You will see the facts through exhibits, paintings by A-bomb survivors, and data. It is a museum that makes a big difference whether you visit here or not.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park · 20 minStroll the park and visit several monuments. The strength of the recovery from the tragic past and the beauty of the park today. Please listen to the stories and thoughts that only someone who grew up in Hiroshima can tell.
Children's Peace Monument · 5 minThe famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
Atomic Bomb Dome · 20 minThe Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building miraculously retains its original appearance as it is located almost directly below the hypocenter. It symbolically represents the tragedy of war. Seeing it in person might change something about you.
Hypocenter monument · 10 minRight above this Shima hospital, the atomic bomb exploded. Imagine what it must have been like to stand there.
Hiroshima Castle · 15 minSee the Samurai castle built in the 16th century, although it is a replica because it was destroyed by A-Bomb. Normally, only photo stop from the outside, but if you wish, you can enter the museum inside (optional). There is a history of Hiroshima and the castle, armor and Japanese swords.
Shukkeien · 45 minOne of the oldest Japanese gardens. The beautiful garden with its pond, trees, and undulations was created in 1620 and belonged to a Samurai who settled the area. Its peaceful and natural scenery will make you feel the good old Japanese culture!

Included

Shukkeien Garden admission
Peace Memorial Museum admission with skip-the-line entry
Local Japanese Guide (English, Japanese)
Customize in advance

Not included

Private transportation
Meals
Tips
Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge to pick up, payable in cash on the day.

Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Local Gem Tour Hiroshima.

Timing

Check your call first

This tour needs about 6 hours in port, counting the half hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. The operator asks cruise passengers to book the 4-hour option; pickup at the cruise terminal is offered.

Upcoming calls it fits

Fri, Oct 2 · Viking Venus · 14:00–Sat, Oct 3 18:00 · Ujina No.5
Mon, Oct 5 · Diamond Princess · 09:00–23:59 · Ujina No.5
Thu, Oct 8 · Azamara Pursuit · 08:00–22:00 · Ujina No.5
Thu, Oct 8 · Silver Moon · 08:00–17:00 · Itsukaichi
Sat, Oct 10 · Celebrity Millennium · 11:30–21:00 · Ujina No.5
Tue, Oct 13 · Luminara · 08:00–18:00 · Ujina No.5
Wed, Oct 14 · Star Seeker · 10:00–19:00 · Ujina No.5
Sun, Oct 18 · Star Seeker · 08:00–17:00 · Ujina No.5

From the official Hiroshima Prefecture schedule. Your line's all-aboard time decides — check it.

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Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

~4h with tram

Peace Memorial Museum & Dome

The reason your ship stops here.

Our guide to it →~4h

Peace Memorial, privately guided

A local guide turns the museum’s weight into understanding — survivor stories, the neighborhoods that vanished, what rebuilt.

Our guide to it →

~3.5h

Shukkei-en garden

A 1620 landscape garden that survived 1945 and replanted itself — the gingko by the pond predates the bomb.

Our guide to it →

Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial & City Tour with Local Guide5.0★ · 62 reviews · Private · up to 10From US$113 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial & City Tour with Local Guide worth it from the Hiroshima cruise port?

A private Peace Memorial walk with a Hiroshima-born guide who shares family stories of the bombing; cruise passengers are told to book the four-hour version. Best for: Anyone who wants to understand Hiroshima's history properly, not just see the monuments, on a half-day or longer call.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 6 hours. The tour runs 3 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. The operator asks cruise passengers to book the 4-hour option; pickup at the cruise terminal is offered.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

Transport and meals are not included, so you pay tram fares. Pickup at the Itsukaichi berth costs extra, in cash on the day. You could visit the museum alone by tram; what you pay for is the guide's personal account.

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