Hiroshima has a dark past that precedes it but other than the infamous A-bomb dome site, there are a few hidden gems that only a local would be able to show you. From Yamato Museum where you can learn about the largest battleship in the world and explore a collection of authentic relics from World War II with the Kure port as your encompassing sea views. If submarines are more up your alley, the JMSDF Kure Museum awaits, four floors designed as a huge submarine make the outside as intriguing as the inside. Try their famed Navy Curry as you bite into history, with its origin inside the battleships of the Meiji Era, more than a century ago.

Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Foodies are in for a treat with the lively food culture in Hiroshima! Follow your local guide downtown as you discover hidden gems and traditional dishes. Sample delicious oysters and tuck into a forkful of national identity with ‘Hiroshima Okonomiyaki’ - much like the famed Japanese pancake dish but this version also contains yakisoba noodles and is fried in mouth-watering layers. Explore onwards to a standing bar where you can tick off local delicacies and craft beer from your list. Wander through the beautiful Shukkeien Japanese gardens for a traditional tea ceremony and the maple-leaf shaped cakes ‘Momiji manjū’ as your dessert.

Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

A walking tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima

Go bar hopping in the backstreets of Hiroshima just like a local

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, a guide will take you on a 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 will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.

After booking, your guide will contact you to arrange details and 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.

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.

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.

Get insights into Hiroshima's Past, Present and Future from Hiroshima Locals

Learn about the history of Hiroshima at the Peace Memorial and Hiroshima Castle on this walking tour

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.