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Private Walking Tour with a Local in Hiroshima

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Activity provider: Lokafy
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3-hour tour in Hiroshima, including Local guide ("Lokafyer") and Customized private walking tour. Run by Lokafy, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 3 hours
  • Local guide ("Lokafyer")
  • Customized private walking tour

Private Walking Tour with a Local in Hiroshima: Key Facts

PriceFrom $107.5 per person
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience in Hiroshima. It is run by Lokafy, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park sits on the ground beneath the point where the bomb detonated at 8:15 on 6 August 1945. The A-Bomb Dome, the skeleton of the industrial promotion hall, was left as it stood; the Peace Memorial Museum reopened in 2019 after a redesign and takes about two hours, and is not for young children. The Children's Peace Monument is hung with paper cranes sent from around the world. Hiroshima's own food is okonomiyaki layered with noodles, eaten at counters in Okonomimura. Miyajima is 40 minutes away and most visitors combine the two in one day.

The price covers guide and Customized private walking tour. It does not cover Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities and Optional activity costs, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Lokafy sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Lokafy before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 pickup location options

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Ristorante Mario

Includes

  • Local guide ("Lokafyer")
  • Customized private walking tour

Excludes

  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activity costs
  • Meals and drinks
  • Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Important information

Meeting point

Lokafy sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $107.5
$107.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.4/5
based on 71 reviews
Guide
4.4/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Laurel
March 26, 2025

We loved John’s knowledge of the history of Hiroshima and his relaxed way he moved from site to site.

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Tara-Lee
October 25, 2024

What an amazing day The guide was not only very informative but extremely approachable and easy to talk with. Definitely a highlight of my trip!

5
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Stefanie
October 6, 2024

Highly recommended! Our guide Nora was super nice and told us very interesting things about Hiroshima but also about Japan in general. The tour was tailored to our wishes.

5
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John
June 6, 2024

Ram was an excellent guide who knew the city and surrounding areas well and gave great commentary throughout our tour. The Okonomiyaki we had for lunch was very tasty. Thanks for the great day…

5
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Traveller
May 13, 2024

Great for just arriving into the city and looking though the Peace Memorial Patk. Great ideas and answered lots of our questions for visiting this area. Sriram showed us the one pot restaurant and enjoyed dinner with us.

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Leigh
April 8, 2024

It was a lovely interesting couple of hours. We learnt a lot and went to a beaut garden that we wouldn’t have gone to on our own.

5
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Yogi
April 6, 2024

Excellent overview of the main Osaka sites. Damian our guide was awesome! Guide was so knowledgeable, provided good insight and information. Would highly recommended, have done many such tours, this was exceptional.

5
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William
October 20, 2023

Although we ran into issues to finally meet, the experience was very nice. We would’ve liked to delve deeper into the local history.

5
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Martina
May 13, 2023

We enjoyed every minute! The tour was very informative and our guide passionate about answering all ihr questions. Many thanks!

5
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David
April 19, 2023

Nora was fantastic; full of amazing stories, passionate about the city and its people. We had a great afternoon.

5
M
Melis
February 23, 2023

Our guide Nora was simply brilliant - deeply knowledgeable about Japanese culture. I definitely recommend "Hiroshima like a local" tour. We sincerely enjoyed our time.

5
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Aidan
July 1, 2019

Tour guide did a nice job navigating us through the park and it’s many sites culminating in a final drop off at the museum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lokafy sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover entrance fees, personal expenses, tips and gratuities and optional activity costs. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Private days are usually priced per vehicle for up to the stated number of guests, and the price on this page follows the operator's own pricing for each group size. Entrance fees and meals are paid as you go unless the option says all-inclusive; tolls and parking are normally included.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Local guide ("Lokafyer"), Customized private walking tour
The duration of the Private Walking Tour with a Local in Hiroshima is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom (2026 full bloom landed around March 29-31), or October-November for autumn color and oyster season. August 6 brings the Peace Memorial Ceremony — moving, but the city is at its most crowded. See our best time to visit Hiroshima guide.
The Hiroden streetcar (flat ¥240) covers most sights, and the meipuru-pu loop bus is free with a JR Pass. Miyajima is a ¥200 ferry ride plus the ¥100 visitor tax. Full fares and passes in getting around Hiroshima.
Two days is the sweet spot: day one for the Peace Memorial Park, Museum and city, day two for Miyajima Island. Our 2-day Hiroshima itinerary maps it hour by hour.
Plan 2-3 hours for the park and museum together — the museum is just ¥200 and opens from 7:30 AM. Etiquette, monuments, and timing tips are in our Peace Memorial Park guide.
The torii appears to float at tide levels above ~250cm, and you can walk out to its base below ~100cm — a single day often offers both. Check tide tables before you go; the full trick is in our Miyajima Island guide.
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — layered, not mixed like Osaka's, with soba inside — plus winter oysters and momiji manju on Miyajima. Okonomimura's 24 stalls are the classic first stop. See the Hiroshima food guide.
Miyajima is the essential one; beyond it, Iwakuni's Kintai Bridge and Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) are both doable by train. Honest rankings and logistics in our Hiroshima day trips guide.
Starting from$107.5