Top Hiroshima Nature Walks

Japan has a rich history, and Hiroshima is no exception. Don’t miss out on that history while traveling—book this Mt. Futaba and Hiroshima History Morning Hiking Tour and go with a guide through the forests of the Futaba Mountains. Make stops at Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, Kinko Inari Shrine, Futabayama Peace Pagoda, and Kinko Inari Shrine. Plus, enjoy a Nodate tea ceremony, too.

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Discover the history and resilience of Hiroshima with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where you’ll learn about the atomic bombing and how the people of Hiroshima rebuilt their lives afterward. Next, visit the Orizuru Tower observatory for a panoramic view of modern Hiroshima, offering a powerful contrast between past and present. Enjoy lunch with your guide while reflecting on the city’s journey, then walk to see the Aogiri tree and the Atomic Bomb Dome, symbols of survival and peace. This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company recognized with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, offering meaningful experiences throughout Japan.

Explore Hiroshima by bicycle, which is a great way to get from site to site, and get a little gentle exercise, too. Your guide will conveniently meet you at the Hiroshima Peace Park Rest House, where you can get acquainted with your small group, your bike, and get on your way. Stop at several places today, enjoying a gentle cycle ride in between.

This bike tour is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to Hiroshima. Get your bearings in the city, learn about its history, and discover backstreet areas that only locals know about. The tour helps you cover more ground than a walking tour and see many top sights in a day, such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkei-en Garden.

Join a guided walking tour through Hiroshima’s most iconic sites. Start at the Atomic Bomb Dome, a powerful UNESCO symbol of peace, before strolling through the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Visit the hypocenter marker for a moving perspective on history. Next, experience the local side of Hiroshima at Hondori Shopping Street, a lively arcade filled with shops and eateries. Continue to Hiroshima Castle, originally built in the 16th century, and explore its grounds and exhibits on samurai culture. End your journey at Shukkeien Garden, a serene 17th-century Japanese garden with ponds and bridges offering a peaceful close to your Hiroshima exploration. Please note that Hiroshima Castle will be closed to the public from March 23, 2026, due to renovation work. From this date onward, tours will not enter the interior of the castle.

Bicycle around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and beyond with a guide born and raised in Hiroshima to lead the way. In addition to the Atomic Bomb Dome, you’ll ride to the Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, and the Peace Bell at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Numbers are limited to 10 for a small-group experience and you’ll discover things you wouldn’t know only by visiting the Peace Museum.

Make the most of your time in Hiroshima and enjoy nature at its best on this 8-hour guided tour. In a group of no more than six, travel by bus to the Sandankyo Valley, famed for its 8-mile-long (13-kilometre) ravine, which many claims is the most picturesque in Japan. Get off the beaten track in this peaceful valley, take a boat out on the water, stroll along the promenade and admire its five waterfalls and seasonally changing landscape.

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 private tour offers a personalized and meaningful exploration of Hiroshima’s most iconic sites, including the historic Atomic Bomb Dome, the peaceful grounds of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and the breathtaking island sanctuary of Itsukushima Shrine. With a dedicated guide, you can explore at your own pace while gaining deeper insight into Hiroshima’s history, culture, and spiritual traditions. Walk beneath the famous floating torii gate, hear powerful stories of resilience and reconstruction, and enjoy free time along Miyajima’s lively Omotesando Street to sample local specialties. Designed for couples, families, and small groups, this experience combines flexibility, comfort, and expert storytelling — creating a thoughtful and unforgettable journey beyond typical sightseeing.

Ran by @guidemejapan on Instagram. Whether you’re only in Hiroshima for the morning or want to avoid the crowds of tourists or students on school field trips, this early morning tour of the city lets you experience the city at its most tranquil. After your sightseeing session, you will still have much of the afternoon and onwards to explore thanks to your early start. As a bonus, learn how to use the city’s public transit from your guide. We will learn together about the tragedy that occurred. - Beat the crowds at popular Hiroshima attractions such as the Peace Memorial Park& Museum - Take photos of the city with less pedestrians blocking your shots - Choose from multiple early AM tour options for flexibility - Enjoy a calmer experience with a maximum of 8 per group

This private and customizable tour for Hiroshima is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Kurahashi Island in Hiroshima Prefecture is a tranquil island in the Seto Inland Sea with several remarkable attractions, from breathtaking mountain vistas and hot springs to a world-renowned brand and Japan’s finest craftsmanship. Departing Kure Station by taxi, you drive to Kurahashi Island and hike rocky Mt. Hiyama. Towards the summit, breathtaking panoramas of the Inland Sea unfold. After descending the mountain, you drop into the natural hot spring by the seaside at Katsurahama to freshen up before lunch of regional specialties of the Seto Inland Sea. The afternoon is spent enjoying the island’s unexpected cultural treasures, visiting the F.H. Royce Museum with its remarkable collection of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. The last stop of the day is Hayashi Shuzo, a sake brewery founded in the Edo period, which also houses a huge collection of kimono created by master craftsmen. You can taste and purchase sake at the brewery.

You will realize what happened to the people living an ordinary life here, and how they survived after being deprived of the future they had envisioned. You will walk around Hiroshima, a beautiful and peaceful city reborn, and feel the underlying strength of the people who rose from the ruins. I worked as a local government official in the Hibakusha (A-bomb survivors) Support Division for 12 years and continue interacting with Hibakusha. Therefore, I can accurately convey things about A-bomb survivors, the reconstruction of Hiroshima, and the effects of radiation on the human body to you. On Miyajima, you will be captivated by the beautiful contrast of the deep green primeval forest, the blue sea, and the vermilion-colored Itsukushima Shrine and Otorii (Grand Gate). Deer will welcome you on the street.

Shukkei-en Garden, a 300-year-old feudal garden in Hiroshima, features a central pond, scenic bridges, and serene landscapes, offering a peaceful escape in the city.

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.