Tour guide in Hiroshima Brad P.
Hiroshima, Japan
English, Japanese, American Sign Language, Spanish
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I'm Brad P., your private tour guide in Hiroshima
Guide #78616
I am a retired US Marine who has lived in and around the Hiroshima area for about 20 years. I have been an English teacher for the past 15 years and a private tour guide for the past three years. I have been married to the same great lady for the past 22 years. We have two daughters, 21 and 17. Both are bilingual and have been educated in Japan. My tours focus on the guest experience, ensuring everyone has a great time and sees everything they want to within our allotted time. We will discuss history, politics (regarding WWII and the use of nuclear weapons), religion, economics, and any other topics that come to mind as we spend time together. I have studied Japanese history extensively, and I am also familiar with the pre-war history of Hiroshima. Caveat Emptor: I am mostly deaf in my left ear, but I use a hearing aid that helps, and I have an ambulatory disability that makes me walk slowly. If you're looking for a detail-oriented tour about history with a fun-loving guide that isn't in a hurry to get anywhere, I'm your guy. My favorite color is green, and my favorite animal is a King Penguin. I love fried chicken. I also know a plethora of jokes that my daughters refuse to laugh at, even though they are hilarious. Batteries not included.
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- Hiroshima
- Miyajima
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Traveller reviews
- Wendy B.United States2 weeks ago
Despite arriving in Hiroshima during a named tropical storm, we had a great tour with Brad (who managed to stop the rain after about a half hour). He presented the history of the bombing with interesting stories as we walked through the different sites. He's very knowledgeable about the city and its history and was a pleasure to spend a few hours with.
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October 2026I wish I could review guests. I would give Wendy 7.3 stars out of 5. Despite bringing a whole tropical storm with her, we had a grand time. Plus, she took all the rain with her when she left, so that was very nice of her. They even laughed at my jokes. BONUS! Her whole family was such a joy to hang out with. Thanks for a great tour!
- Evelyn F.United StatesOctober 2026
Brad designed our tour carefully so we to avoid large crowds at various locations to the best of his ability. We started the day with a trip to Miyajima and strolled leisurely as deer roamed the streets, stopped for coffee and had great conversations. We so much enjoyed visiting the shrine and eating in a tiny local restaurant before returning on the ferry to Hiroshima. ...
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October 2026I really enjoyed spending time with your group. Lots of laughs and great conversation! It was a nice, leisurely day!
- Julienne R.United StatesOctober 2026
I felt fortunate to find Brad for a tour of three women. Having English as his native language was so helpful. I wanted to learn of the history and rebuilding of the Hiroshima area. He found us a great local place to eat. Because we spent so much time asking questions, exploring and having lunch we decided to take a taxi to the island to help speed things up. There just...
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October 2026I really do love my home! You ladies were such a joy to spend the day with! Other than the lunch fiasco, which was out of our hands because we were rushing around, it was a great day. We were lucky that there weren't many people and you were able to beat the crowds.
- Cynthia B.United StatesMay 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Brad. He is knowledgeable, professional and his love for Japan & Hiroshima are evident. As a transplanted American US Marine veteran married to a beautiful Japanese lady he has a unique perspective and communicates well in English and Japanese. He showed us parts of the city we wouldn't have seen on a group tour.
Replied from the guide, Brad P.
May 2026I had a great time with you both. Our tour was fun, and I enjoyed being tested and learning a few new things from Google as we walked. Your stories from your time in Japan were very entertaining!
