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Torii of Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima
Chozenkyo
Shukkeien
Torii of Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima
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Enjoy Hiroshima and Japanese Cultures
with Hiroshima Local Tours!
Hiroshima Private Guide Tours by Locals
Hiroshima private guide tours
The more adults you have, the lower per-person prices you have!
Note: US$ is for reference only (@140/$)
Hiroshima Private Guide Sightseeing Tours by Locals
We are Hiroshima Tour Company. We provide various private guide sightseeing tours departing from Hiroshima Station to efficiently visit the key sites, such as Miyajima, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien. All tours are guided by locals to enjoy Hiroshima and Japanese cultures through the hidden stories and interesting cultural exercises at each stop.
Attractive Tour Prices are set up for all customers
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The more adults you have, the lower per-person prices you get
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Low price setting for children & infants
Free Cancellation till 24 hours before the tour date
Three packages are available for the diverse guest demands in prices and contents:
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A package: Private Guide Tour
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B Package: All-Inclusive Private Tour (If you have JR Rail Pass)
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D Package: All-Inclusive Private Tour (B Package + Local JR fare : If you have no JR Rail Pass)
Special Indemnification of Max. JPY 30,000,000/person (Exclusive service) are Included
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We ensure your safety enhancement against unexpected accidents by paying the special Indemnification service (JPY30,000,000/person equivalent to US$ 214,280/person at 140/$)
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The privilege is applied to all the participants including children and infants
More Cultural Experiences & "Easy to Understand" Slide are included:
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The interesting cultural experiences are included (e.g., Omikuji, incense stick & candle services, folded-paper crane workshop, local sweets, worship at shrine and temple and more)
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"Easy to understand" slides with cartoon-like illustrations and photos are used during verbal guide
Travel business license is given by Hiroshima Governor (Business License #3-431)
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We fully comply with the Japan Tourism Regulatory Requirements to support your safety during the tours
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A licensed conductor is attended (customer safety protection & quality services)
Easy access from Cruising Boat to Hiroshima Station
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The cruise terminal building has a taxi station. There is only JPY 2,500 (4 passengers) from the cruise terminal building till Hiroshima Station which is our meeting place
Production of Your Video Diary (Exclusive service) is available as option
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We will take your video diary during the tours (mp4 video), depending on your choice
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Sample video (short digest version) - Please click the "Video Diaries of Guests" tab in the menu
For more details, please contact us by e-mail: hiroshimalocaltours@gmail.com
Home of two World Heritage Sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima
Hiroshima is home to two World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine), which constantly stay at the top rank in the top 20 Must-See attractions awarded by inbound travelers by TripAdvisor.
2.7 million inbound travelers visited Hiroshima in 2019, a record high for 8 years straight, before Corona.
Hiroshima Name
Hiroshima name originates from the building of the Castle. When it was built on the largest delta island, this place was named "Hiroshima". "Hiro" means "wide" and "Shima" means "Island".
Hiroshima is also called "City of Water" with six rivers going through the central area and "Theater of Streetcars" with various streetcars from other cities running together in the town.
Cultural Diversity
Hiroshima is known for its unique cultural diversity. Rich cultures were born by the long history from not only the ancestral belief but also the transition in the town roles. The small fishing village developed as a castle town in the Samurai era, a military city before the WWII and a city of peace after the war. Please see more information in the "Events and Cultures in Hiroshima" tab.
Beautiful Sceneries
Being surrounded on three sides by mountains and facing south toward the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima is blessed with beautiful sceneries. Miyajima is historically famous as the "Three Most Scenic Spots in Japan (the Nihon-Sankei)" and was considered to be a criterion of the Japanese sense of beauty to blend artificial objects in nature when designated to the World Heritage.
If you are unsure about which places to visit inside or from Hiroshima, please refer to the "Other Spots To Visit" tab in the menu for your consideration.
Hiroshima Specialties
Oysters, Hiroshima-style Okomomiyaki (savory pancakes with noodles and cabbage) and Momiji Manju (maple leaf-shaped sponge cake) are the "Hiroshima specialties" to taste. They are not to be missed for visitors to Hiroshima.
Warm Climate with Little Rain and Snow
It's rather easy to plan and enjoy your journey in the Seto Inland Sea Climate, warm with little rain and snow.
The lowest temperature of the urban area is 2 ℃ on average in January for the past 30 years. Hiroshima is known as one of the prefectures having the least rainy days throughout the year in Japan.
A Day Trip from Major Cities in Japan
If you take early Shinkansen trains in the morning, it is still early enough to join our one-day tours from the major cities. For the train time suggestions, please contact us by e-mail.
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From Osaka: 1 hour and 20 minutes
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From Kyoto: 1 hour and 40 minutes
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From Tokyo: 4 hours
JR Rail Pass is a value ticket that most of the inbound visitors use to visit Hiroshima. You may want to see more information from this link.
Tour Conditions (取引条件説明書面)
Please make the tour application with your acceptance to the following:
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We use a correspondence contract where necessary documents are shared via internet.
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You read the tour conditions and terms & conditions on this web site
For your quick reference, the following are the key extracts from the tour conditions:
Tour Contract
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All tours are planned and conducted by Hiroshima Local Tours (HLT) based on its itinerary
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Tour contract comes into effect when HLT’s contract conclusion e-mail reaches the client.
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HLT provides customers with the final itinerary, the tour conditions and the contract documents upon the contract conclusion.
Cancellation Fee
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Free cancellation till 24 hours before the tour date.
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If you have booked a chartered bus, the client shall pay the cancellation fees described below (Timing of cancellation is based on Japan time):
Prior to the departure date Fee
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No less than 11 days (1/) 0%
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8 - 10 days (2/) 20%
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2 - 7 days 30%
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1 day 40%
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Before the departure on tour day 50%
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After the departure or no notice 100%
(1/): 21 days if accommodation is booked
(2/): 8-20 days in accommodation is booked
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