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Tour guide in Hiroshima Tetsuo H.
I'm Tetsuo H., your private tour guide in Hiroshima
Guide #61244
Hello, I'm Pancho. I'm Japanese, but please call me Pancho. I love being dubbed "Pancho", because only my old friend call me like that. I'm a certified local licensed English tour guide in Hiroshima, Japan and I'm a son of Atomic-Bomb survivor which means my father and grand parents are survivor of the Bomb in 1945. It was lucky that all of them survived and I'm here. I will share what happened to my family during the tour if you want. I was born and bred in Hiroshima and would like to share my lovely hometown to guests from all over the world not only what happened here in 1945, but also local things, Japanese(Hiroshima's) customs as a local. I have been working for a long time as a company employee of global heavy equipment dealership in Japan. I had relocated approx 10 years separate with my family, so back to Hiroshima in 2018. I worked at local company and left during Covid situation when I got 50-something year old, so I just want what I like/ interested, then I started "Virtual Tour Guide" in 2021. Now I would like to focus "In person tour guide" when Japan open to the international tourists. However, I have performed +500 guiding opportunities since October 2022, when Japan open gates for individual guest and received good reviews. My guiding feature is "flexible tour" that I can handle and follow what guests are interested in / would like to see more to make guests' experience fully memorable. I can arrange your dietary restrictions such as "vegan, haral familier restarurants", less-walking distance, depends on your ideal walking pace, nice souvenier shop for your family/friends, things to do after the tour (food, restaurant, bars, anime shop and more) in Hiroshima. Looking forward a booking from you and see you there! Selected one of Best Guide by Japanese Travel agency. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Miyajima
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62 reviews
- Stephanie H.June 2026
Pancho was an amazing guide. We did a day trip of Hiroshima from Kyoto. He spent time prior to our tour making sure we knew exactly what time we should plan on arriving and leaving Hiroshima and then met us at our train. He was knowledgeable and able to engage with all 3 of our kids (11, 16, and 18 ) and kept them interested the entire day. We started with Miyajima...
Replied from Tetsuo H.
Hi Stephanie, I really appreciate your warm 5-star review for the tour we had. The train detail information is I really paid attention if my guest come from Kyoto/Osaka to consider about their dinner booking, train ticket things. It was fun time Q & A session not only from your side, but also learn a lot of things from all of your family. The Peace park and realted theme...
Michael G.May 2026I arranged a half-day tour of the Peace Memorial Park area with Pancho for late May 2026. As a native of Hiroshima and the son and grandson of A-bomb survivors, he was a perfect choice as guide. Pancho speaks excellent English, and setting up the tour with him was easy. We discussed itinerary options and settled our plans after just a few messages. From our meeting spot...
Replied from Tetsuo H.
Hi Michael, thank you very much for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure sharing Hiroshima’s history and some of the lesser-known sites with you. I'm especially glad that places like the Hypocenter Monument and the A-bomb trees made a lasting impression. Thank you as well for your kind words about my family's story. It means a great deal to know that it helped...
- Sheri R.May 2026
We had such a wonderful day touring Miyajima Island and Hiroshima with Pancho. Communication prior to the tour was excellent. The tour was extremely well planned and it was a unique experience to be able to discuss Pancho’s family’s experience as survivors. Pancho is extremely personable and it was a pleasure to spend the day touring with him. We highly recommend touring...
Replied from Tetsuo H.
Thank you Sheri for your comment about the tour and recommendation for it! I love contact preor what guest really want to see and arrange to fit it's interest. I really enjoyed the time with you and your family not only guiding but also lot of conversation for various things not only historical things. I'm happy to hear from some of my famliy stories were something...
- Larry T.May 2026
Absolutely loved this tour with Pancho! What made this extra special was that Pancho is the son and grandson of survivors of the bombing of Hiroshima. His connection to everything he showed us was obviously very personal and carried more weight. Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, Pancho kept the mood light and was a joy to be around. He even took us to lunch...
Replied from Tetsuo H.
Hi Larry, really appreciated for your message. I'm happy to hear you feel my way of describing Hiroshima, my hometown, not only for the sad story but also resirience of locals and city. I'm glad to hear you like our local conmfort food "Okonomiyaki" which is my favorite Japanese dishes. Delighted to hear you enjoyed Miyajima too with my recommendation, I also enjoyed the...