Hiroshima: Art and Hidden Streets Guide Tour Hiroshima: Art and Hidden Streets Guide Tour

Explore Hiroshima’s art scene on a guided tour. Visit the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, discover hidden street art, and enjoy a mini calligraphy workshop.
Begin your day at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, an architectural gem overlooking the Shukkeien Garden. Inside, explore an eclectic collection that spans from classical Japanese art to contemporary works from around the world.

Discover traditional nihonga (Japanese-style paintings), ceramics, and ukiyo-e prints that offer insight into Japan’s artistic heritage. See rotating exhibitions that introduce you to international artists and innovative works, connecting Hiroshima to the global art stage.

Next, leave the structured halls of the museum and move into Hiroshima’s hidden streets, where art thrives in unexpected places. Here, walls, alleys, and building facades are transformed into canvases for bold murals and intricate graffiti.

Street art in Hiroshima is not as widely known as in cities like Tokyo or Osaka, but that’s precisely what makes it special. It’s intimate, often tucked away in side streets where only the curious wander. Couples holding hands might stumble upon a mural that bursts with color, while solo travelers may discover a hidden sketch that feels like a secret message from the city.

These works are more than decoration; they reflect themes of peace, resilience, and modern identity. Local and international artists contribute to this living gallery, making Hiroshima’s streets a testament to its ongoing story of creativity.

Photography here becomes an art in itself. With guidance from your tour host, learn how to frame murals against the backdrop of the city, capturing not just the image but the emotion behind it.

Next, slow your pace at Shukkeien Garden, one of Hiroshima’s most beloved landmarks. Originally built in the 17th century, this traditional Japanese garden embodies the principle of “shrunken scenery,” where landscapes are recreated in miniature form.

Walking through Shukkeien feels like stepping into a living painting. Stone bridges arch gracefully over koi-filled ponds, winding paths reveal hidden tea houses shaded by cherry trees, and seasonal beauty transforms the garden—from pink blossoms in spring to fiery maples in autumn.

With photography tips provided during the walk, learn to capture these scenes in creative ways. Whether adjusting to the play of light on water or framing a reflection of trees in the pond, each photo becomes a personal artwork. Couples may find themselves pausing for romantic shots on a bridge, while solo travelers capture still-life images that embody peace.

This stop is not only about photography—it is about slowing down, noticing details, and finding inspiration in nature’s quiet elegance.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.