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Thomas - Tour Guide in Hiroshima

Thomas moved to Hiroshima eight years ago after falling in love with both the city and the woman who would become his wife. They first met in a 7-Eleven, where she won a loaf of bread in a small lottery. She didn’t need it, so she gave it to him, and from that simple moment their story began. They later married in a bakery on Hiroshima’s main street, a place they still visit together because it holds a special place in their hearts.

In his spare time, Thomas enjoys studying for different qualifications. He has passed the Japanese national cooking exam and is now preparing for the Japanese sake certification while working toward becoming a nationally licensed guide. As a Hiroshima tourism ambassador, he is honored to share the city’s complex history and the charm of the place he is proud to call home.

About the guide

Tours delivered on GuruWalk: 25
Guide on GuruWalk since: 2025
Languages: English

1 Tour of Thomas

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Tizian
(3 Ratings)
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

Kelly
(3 Ratings) London
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Travelled in couple - Mar 2026

Thomas was helpful,informative and thorough in his tour and the food was great too! Most enjoyable.

Response from Thomas
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really enjoyed showing you around and sharing the experience with you. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed both the tour and the food. Hope you have a great rest of your time in Japan.
Tina
(2 Ratings) Melbourne
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Travelled in couple - Mar 2026

A lovely way to learn more about the history and cultural place of this traditional Hiroshima food. We loved the restaurant experience too. Thomas has a broad knowledge of history and was happy to answer our questions on many subjects including where we might find sparkling sake!

Response from Thomas
Thank you very much for joining the tour and for your kind review. It was my pleasure showing you around, and I am really glad you enjoyed the experience. I hope you have a great time on Miyajima. Please try the anago meshi we talked about if you get the chance
Corina
(1 Rating)
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

Thomas was great, very knowledgeable, and charismatic!

Response from Thomas
Thank you very much for the kind review! It was great meeting you and showing you around Hiroshima. I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels in Japan!
Ines
(3 Ratings) Maribor
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

We've been on plenty of walking tours before but Thomas was a stand out. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the local food scene and other insights of the city and the history made the tour especially fun! I would recommend!

Response from Thomas
Thank you very much for joining the tour today and for the kind review! It was a real pleasure showing you around Hiroshima. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the okonomiyaki and learning about the local food scene. I hope you have a wonderful time continuing your journey through Japan as you make your way back toward the liveliness of Tokyo. Safe travels and enjoy the rest of your trip!

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