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Tour guide in Hiroshima Tetsuo H.
I'm Tetsuo H., your private tour guide in Miyajima
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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Hiroshima
Miyajima
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Traveller reviews for this guide
60 reviews
- 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...
- 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...
- Javetta C.April 2026
The guide was outstanding. He customized the tour to our liking. He was very supportive of a low vision tourist. He provided door to door service. He was knowledgeable and personable. He spoke English well and was very timely.
Replied from Tetsuo H.
Hi Javetta, thank you for your review! I have enjoyed guiding and arrangement for you too. Thank you for your request that makes me more experienced one. Really happy both of you enjoyed Sushi lunch(and me as well). Thanks again, Pancho
- Joseph G.February 2026
Pancho was a great guide. His personal family history he shared made the tour special and memorable. He was very nice and helpful. We learned a lot from him. If I came back to Hiroshima to see other things, I'd utilize him again.
Replied from Tetsuo H.
Thank you Joseph for your kind review! I really happy to hear that your Hiroshima tour was memorable, espacially sharing local/personal information that not listed internet. Looking forward to see you again here in Hiroshima! Thank you, Pancho