Top Hiroshima Prefecture Bus Tours

Experience Hiroshima with a small, heartfelt tour (max 3 guests) that feels like spending the day with a local friend as a shore excursion. We will visit Hiroshima’s two most meaningful UNESCO sites, the Peace Memorial Museum and Itsukushima Shrine, with an itinerary personally tailored to your ship’s arrival and departure. Your Guide: I am a U.S. university graduate and a Hiroshima government‑licensed guide who has led over 200 tours. I have also welcomed guests from around the world as a host mother. This tour is personally designed and guided by me from start to finish. Relax: Enjoy your day without worrying about logistics or how much cash you need. You won’t need to take out your wallet and pay for transportation and entrance fees in Japanese yen along the way. All necessary tour costs are included, so you only need to bring enough for your lunch, drinks, and any souvenirs. My goal is simple: I want you to enjoy Hiroshima. Let’s have fun!

Spend half a day exploring beautiful Miyajima Island while learning all about its cultural and historic significance from your private guide. Reach the island on the ferry and enjoy the views of red-gated Itsukushima Shrine as you approach land. Visit the beloved shrine, and you can choose to visit other attractions on the island according to your interests.

See Hiroshima's most popular attractions in one comprehensive full-day tour—perfect for travelers short on time. Visit sites such as Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ferry ticket and admission included), an important Shinto religious site, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum—a somber but important part of Hiroshima's history. The tour includes an English-speaking guide and audio commentary available in multiple languages to enhance your experience.

Check off multiple Hiroshima area sites, without having to plan separate excursions, on this full-day guided tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites from Hiroshima. Explore the impressive monuments of Miyajima Island, famed for its sacred Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, whose red tori gate appears to be protruding from the sea during high tide. Continue onto the Hiroshima Peace memorial Park, a moving expanse dedicated to promoting peace around the globe.

Make the most of your visit to Hiroshima–one of the most historically significant cities in Japan–with a private walking tour. Explore at your own pace without a large group and get a deeper understanding of Japanese history and culture from a local guide. Balance the heavy and moving subject matter at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum with a visit to gardens and a castle.

This day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima is the easy way to see many sights in a single day, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach to important World War II-era places in Hiroshima, and the iconic red gates of Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, which appear to float on water. Learn all about the history and culture of these attractions from your English-speaking guide and through an audio-guide on board your bus.

This is the ideal tour for travelers who want to discover Tomonoura, one of the most beautifully preserved port towns on Japan's Seto Inland Sea, in comfort and at their own pace. Travelling by private vehicle with your own government-licensed guide, you skip the stress of timetables and crowds. Tomonoura flourished for centuries as a tide-waiting port where sailing ships paused for the changing currents. That history is still written into its narrow lanes, wooden merchant houses and the iconic Joyato stone lighthouse. Your guide brings the streets to life with tales of sea trade, the medicinal liquor homeishu and the revolutionary Sakamoto Ryoma, whose ship sank just offshore. From the cliff-top hall of Fukuzenji to the serene Nunakuma Shrine, the nature trails of Sensuijima and the dramatic Abuto Kannon above the sea, you enjoy the landscapes that inspired artists and film-makers, a relaxed yet immersive window into one of Japan's hidden coastal treasures.

Explore the highlights of Hiroshima and Miyajima the easy way on a private full-day tour with a guide. You’ll learn all about Hiroshima’s dark history and prosperous present at sites like the Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome. Travel around Hiroshima on foot and by public transport to nearby Miyajima Island, a naturally and culturally beautiful spot. The tour can be customized to suit your needs.

This is a private tour exclusively for your group, ensuring a personalized and flexible experience. Ideal for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time who wish to experience the highlights of Hiroshima in a single day. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to suit your preferences and pace. Private transportation, ferry tickets, and admission fees are included for a seamless and hassle-free experience. This private Hiroshima shore excursion is perfect for cruise ship passengers seeking a comfortable and personalized experience with a private guide and vehicle. Itinerary (Customizable) 08:00 – Meet your private guide and driver at Hiroshima Port 09:00 – Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum 13:00 – Transfer to Miyajima Island 14:00 – Explore Miyajima Island, including Itsukushima Shrine and the famous floating torii gate 16:00 – Return by ferry and private vehicle 17:00 – Drop-off at Hiroshima Port and tour concludes

Explore Hiroshima’s most iconic landmarks in a 5-hour guided tour. Start at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, a symbol of the city’s resilience after the devastating bombing in 1945. Then, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where exhibits powerfully convey the tragedy and aftermath of the bombing. Finally, head to the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, known for its stunning architecture and serene setting by the sea. With all transportation and tickets provided, this tour offers a seamless, insightful experience into Hiroshima’s history and culture.

Fukuyama, known as the City of Roses, is a beautiful and historic city located in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture. Originally established as a castle town in 1619, it is now the second largest city in the prefecture, and the fourth largest in Western Honshu. By the end of the Second World War, about eighty percent of Fukuyama was burned down due to an air raid. Following this attack, the city underwent arduous recovery efforts, planting one thousand roses during the rebuilding process to boost the spirits of the people. Through the hard work of its dedicated citizens, Fukuyama was able to develop into the scenic and major city that it is today. This One Day Tour of Fukuyama is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Western Japan’s history through both a castle, museum and historic townscape visit. It is also ideal for guests who are searching for some of Japan’s hidden gems, as Sensui jima is most definitely one of them.

This 6-hour tour includes a 2-hour food-tasting experience with a concierge at SOGO Hiroshima! The concierge will guide you through the basement floor for delicious food tastings and shopping areas tailored to your preferences. Enjoy local treats like Western & Japanese sweets with some items exclusively available in Hiroshima! Before the food-tasting experience, one of our guides will take you on a 4hr walking tour, who will also serve as your interpreter during the SOGO visit. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience is about 4 hours from the tour start. After booking, your guide will contact you to arrange details & customize your private tour. *Please inform us of specific requests in advance. Tax-free services are available with concierge assistance. *Guests are responsible for informing us of any food allergies or sensitivities before food tasting. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any allergic reactions.

Discover the charm of Onomichi, a nostalgic hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, on this private 6-hour tour with a government-licensed guide and a private vehicle with driver. Wander the atmospheric temple walk, narrow lanes and cat-filled alleys that have inspired writers and filmmakers for generations. Ride up to Senkoji Park for sweeping views over the town, the sea and its island-hopping bridges, and explore historic temples such as Saikokuji with its giant straw sandals. Your guide tailors the day to your interests, sharing the history, literature and everyday culture that make Onomichi special, while comfortable private transport lets you relax between sights and see far more than you could on your own. Whether you love temples, scenic views, cinema history or simply strolling beautiful old streets, this flexible tour is an unforgettable introduction to the very best of Onomichi.

Experience the unique atmosphere of a Sumo Regional Tour, where you can get closer to the wrestlers than at the Grand Tournaments. Perfect for first-time visitors, dedicated fans, or travelers visiting outside tournament season, this event offers an unforgettable day of authentic sumo action and culture. 9, October, Saitama 12, October, Kanazawa 13, October, Ishikawa 17, October, Osaka 24, October, Hiroshima A Day at a Jungyo (Provincial Sumo Tour) Typical Schedule 9:00 – Gates open & morning taiko drum performance. 9:30–11:30 – Morning training for wrestlers, from lower divisions to top-ranked Yokozuna and Ozeki. 12:00 – Sumo matches begin, starting with lower divisions. Enjoy special performances such as comic sumo, folk songs, taiko drumming, and cultural demonstrations. 1:30 – Ring-entering ceremonies for Juryo, Makunouchi, and the Yokozuna. 13:50 – Top-division (Makunouchi) matches, featuring the day's most exciting bouts. 15:00 – Bow-twirling ceremony and closing of the event.

Meet your local English-speaking guide in Hiroshima and let them handle all the logistics, ferry and shrine tickets, so you can focus on the magic of Japan’s “Island of the Gods.” Cross the Seto Inland Sea, greet the free-roaming deer, and learn how tides transform the famous vermilion torii: floating at high tide, walkable at low tide (your guide will check the tide forecast and aim for the best photo window). Explore the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, Omotesando shopping street, and the tranquil Daisho-in Temple. Along the way, enjoy a bite of freshly prepared Hiroshima oyster (grilled when in season) and a sweet momiji manju maple-leaf cake—local flavors beloved by islanders. Your guide snaps photos and shares them after the tour. Return to Hiroshima with insider tips for the rest of your trip.

This private guided tour with a friendly government-licensed local guide and a private vehicle is the most relaxed and efficient way to discover Hiroshima. You're picked up up at your hotel in central Hiroshima (or at Hiroshima Port for cruise passengers) and tailor the day to what interests you most. Over six hours you travel comfortably by car or van between Hiroshima's highlights. Walk through the moving Peace Memorial Park, stand before the UNESCO-listed Atomic Bomb Dome, and learn the city's story at the Peace Memorial Museum. Cross to Miyajima for the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, stroll Shukkeien Garden, and admire Hiroshima Castle. Because it is fully customizable, you choose two to three sites from the itinerary and your guide builds the perfect route - no rushing for trains, no crowded group buses. Ideal for first-time visitors, families and cruise travelers who want the best of Hiroshima in one comfortable day.

Miyajima (official name Itsukushima) is the home to the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine. Have dinner while cruising slowly on the raft-shaped boat HANAIKADA through the very calm Ono Seto Sea, surrounded by Miyajima and Ono. Enjoy a luxurious and special time as if you have the beauty of the calm Seto Inland Sea all to yourself. This is a cruise tour on the special raft-type ship HANAIKADA on Ono Seto Sea, where oyster rafts float on the water. Enjoy the fantastic and beautiful scenery of the World Heritage Site Miyajima, also known as "God's Island," all to yourself from the sea! With little difference in elevation from the sea surface, HANAIKADA allows you to relax and feel the Seto Inland Sea on the spot. The sight of oyster rafts floating in the sea is a special scene that can only be seen here. Enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients.

Stepping off your cruise ship or train and want to discover the charm of Onomichi? This private tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed guide and a private vehicle, exploring this hillside port town has never been easier. Onomichi is one of the Seto Inland Sea's most atmospheric towns, famous for its steep temple-dotted slopes and sweeping sea views. Ride the ropeway up to Senkoji Park for panoramic vistas, wander the whimsical "Path of Cats," and visit historic temples such as Saikokuji and Tenneiji. Stroll the retro shopping arcade, admire the Tadao Ando-designed City Museum of Art, and discover the town's role in Japanese cinema before crossing to Mukaishima island and the Shimanami Kaido. We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture and scenery of Onomichi with us! Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government and requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This 3-day guided bus tour, conducted entirely in English, takes you to Japan's premier sightseeing spots and relaxing onsen towns. Discover rich history at the ancient Izumo Taisha Shrine—famous for its massive sacred ropes—and Matsue Castle, one of Japan's few original fortresses. You will also stroll along the Kurayoshi White-Walled Storehouses and visit the unique floating Ine Fishing Village, where traditional boat houses sit directly on the water's edge. Nature and art await at the breathtaking Tottori Sand Dunes and the Sand Museum (replaced by a "Tofu Chikuwa" making activity when closed from January to April). At Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park, a scenic cable car ride offers a famous coastal vista that looks like a soaring dragon when viewed upside down. Please enjoy wine tastings at Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery, a delicious fresh crab lunch, and relaxing hot springs in the historic, charming streets of Yumura and Kinosaki Onsen.

This 6-hour walking tour includes a 2-hour shopping experience with a concierge at SOGO Hiroshima! The concierge will guide you, focusing on the interior studio and other areas based on guest preferences. Before your shopping experience, you will enjoy a walking tour with our licensed guide, who will also attend the shopping tour as your interpreter. Start time: The start time for the experience may vary. The total estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours, starting from the beginning of the tour. After booking, a guide will contact you to arrange the details. You can customize your tour directly with the guide. *If you have specific requests such as restaurant reservations or café visits, please let us know in advance. *A tax-free counter is available, and the concierge will assist you with tax-free services upon your departure. *Guests are responsible for their own safety during food tastings. We cannot be held liable for any allergic reactions.

This is completely your personal tour. I will arrange the tour on your requests. Please let me know where you want to go or what you want to do. I will serve you as your guide and interpreter whole day. The price is for one group up to 8 people.

Trace the timeline from Japan’s wartime past to Hiroshima’s devastation, and uncover why this city became the site of the world’s first atomic bombing. This private car tour for up to three guests takes you to the Yamato Museum in Kure, a historic city that served as a major base of the former Imperial Navy. At the museum, you will learn how Japan moved toward war and how ordinary people were drawn into it—through engineering, industry, and personal stories. The 1/10‑scale Yamato, the largest battleship ever built, and the authentic Zero fighter make this history feel real. For lunch, enjoy either the famous JMSDF curry or Kure’s local specialties. This comfortable door‑to‑door tour ends at your preferred location in Hiroshima City, such as your hotel, Peace Park, or Shukkeien Garden. Your Guide: I am a U.S. university graduate and a Hiroshima‑licensed guide who has led more than 200 tours. I will drive and guide you throughout the day. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Discover Hiroshima’s history and message of peace on this 2-hour guided walking tour with a licensed local guide. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this tour introduces the city’s key historical sites. Begin at the Atomic Bomb Dome, then visit the Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to learn about the impact of the atomic bombing. Depending on your interests, you may also visit Orizuru Tower for city views. This tour can be customized with historical insights, local perspectives, and hidden spots.