Top Hiroshima Arts & Design in 2026

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.

Explore Hiroshima your way, and get a deeper experience of the city than any big group tour could offer. This private tour is designed just for you, based on your interests and preferences, whether you want to see famous landmarks such as the Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Hiroshima Castle, or explore hidden gems that only locals know about.

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.

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.

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.

Save time by taking part in three traditional Japanese activities in just a few hours on this cultural experience. Put on a kimono and spend roughly half an hour each on Japanese calligraphy lessons, a tea ceremony, and an amulet-making class. The lessons take place in a centuries’-old temple with lovely gardens.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture during your visit to Hiroshima. Enter the historic Tokujuji Temple on scenic Miyajima, and start your experience by learning to wear a traditional kimono. Try your hand at two cultural activities: calligraphy, and a tea ceremony. Come away with new skills and a new appreciation for Japanese traditions.

Visit Simose Art Museum which awarded the Prix Versailles by UNESCO as the “World’s Most Beautiful Museum” and the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. We will have an English speaking guide from Hiroshima acompany with you.

Discover the rich history of Kure at the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, where the former Kure Naval District Commander-in-Chief's Official Residence stands as a National Important Cultural Property. Explore the Local History Museum and the Historical Folklore Museum, which together with the Kure Municipal Museum of Art, create a vibrant "Culture Zone" within Irifuneyama Park. This ticket provides you with a deep dive into the cultural heritage of the region, making it an ideal visit for history enthusiasts and those curious about Kure's past.

Escape to Naoshima, Japan’s world-renowned art island, on an all-in-one guided tour! Designed for seamless travel, this tour includes round-trip Shinkansen tickets for guests departing from Kyoto, Osaka, or Hiroshima, as well as a direct join option from Okayama. Once on the island, travel in total comfort aboard our chartered bus, allowing you to maximize your time without worrying about local transport. Marvel at Yayoi Kusama’s iconic Yellow and Red Pumpkins, visit world-class galleries like the Benesse House Museum and Valley Gallery, and stroll through the charming historic streets of the Honmura area. Book now for an unforgettable art adventure in the Seto Inland Sea!

1. Japan's first Yokai museum opens in Hiroshima The museum exhibits 5,500 Yokai collections, including picture scrolls, woodblock paintings and ceramics, donated by folklorist Koichi Yumoto. 2. Digital Encyclopedia Experience Japan's Yokai on a touchscreen monitor. By selecting each image, you can see related Yokai one after another, leading to new discoveries and learning. 3. Classic Yokai tale Ino Mononoke Roku of the mid-Edo period Discover the mysterious encounters of Ino Heitaro who experienced Yokai phenomena over 30 days in 1749. 4. teamLab Yokai Park An interactive experience where guests can draw Yokai that come to life and walk around, enhancing engagement with these creatures. 5. Permanent exhibition, Japan Yokai Exhibit, Ino Mononoke Roku and other special exhibitions are held 3-4 times a year. Yokai are creatures born from fear of natural phenomena beyond human understanding and from anxiety. We will introduce how Yokai have been closely related to people's lives.

This ticket provides admission to the permanent exhibition at the Yamato Museum, where visitors can explore the history of Kure, the historic naval city where the battleship Yamato was built, as well as the development of Japan’s science and technology, including shipbuilding and steel production. Inside the museum, visitors can see a variety of valuable exhibits, including the museum’s iconic 1/10-scale model of the battleship Yamato and an authentic Type 0 Carrier Fighter Model 62 (Zero Fighter). The museum also features interactive displays that allow visitors to discover the scientific and technological principles behind ships through hands-on experiences. Exhibit descriptions are available in both Japanese and English. In addition, multilingual audio guides can be accessed on visitors’ own smartphones or tablets, making it easy for international guests to enjoy their visit.

This isn’t just another Miyajima tour — it’s an adventure that takes you beyond the famous Itsukushima Shrine and lively shopping streets to explore the sacred Mt. Misen, where nature and spirituality intertwine. Your journey begins with a pleasant ferry ride across the Seto Inland Sea — a short but scenic voyage as Miyajima slowly comes into view. You’ll hike up Mt. Misen, breathing in the fresh forest air along the way. At the summit, enjoy a peaceful lunch with your favorite meal while taking in panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea. After the hike, we’ll descend and visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine to offer a prayer and cleanse your spirit. The beautiful sea views create the perfect moment for reflection. This is more than sightseeing — it’s an authentic experience of Miyajima’s natural and spiritual heart. If you’re ready for a meaningful journey that feeds both body and soul, this tour is for you. The tour can be customized based on your preferences.

Join us on a journey through Hiroshima's past as we explore what happened when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped over the city and what happened next. Most visitors to Hiroshima learn about the devastation of August 6, 1945. But Hiroshima's story did not end there. During this walking tour, you'll discover the human impact of the atomic bombing, explore the stories behind Peace Memorial Park and its monuments, and follow Hiroshima's journey from destruction to reconstruction. Along the way, you'll learn about Shinzo Hamai, Hiroshima's first democratically elected mayor and an A-bomb survivor himself. Through his story, we'll explore how Hiroshima rebuilt after the war and transformed from a former military center into an international symbol of peace. By the end of the tour, you'll understand not only what Hiroshima was, but also what its people chose to build afterward and why the city continues to advocate for a world free of nuclear weapons.

Private Iwakuni Day Tour from Hiroshima Explore Iwakuni’s highlights on a private car tour from Hiroshima. Walk across the iconic five-arched Kintaikyo Bridge, stroll through scenic Kikko Park, visit the historic Former Mekata Residence, and take a ropeway up Mount Shiroyama to see Iwakuni Castle with stunning panoramic views. Enjoy a relaxed, personalized itinerary with your own driver, perfect for a memorable day trip.