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"We had an incredible experience with Haq as our tour guide in Hiroshima. From the very beginning, he tailored the tour to exactly what we were interested in, making it feel personal rather than scripted. His knowledge was deep and clearly well studied, but what stood out even more was how thoughtfully he shared it—always connecting history to the present in a way that felt meaningful and accessible. By the end of the day, we didn’t just feel informed, we felt genuinely educated and moved. Haq helped us understand Hiroshima not only through its history, but through its identity today as a city centered on peace and reflection. It was powerful to see how something so tragic has been transformed into a place that teaches, honors, and inspires. We left with a much deeper appreciation for Hiroshima as truly the peace capital of the world, and gratitude for a guide who brought that story to life with such care and intention."

"We booked our tour with Awais more than 2 months ago and was delighted with the communication prior to today. I was confident we’d chosen an excellent tour guide and we did! Recognising how busy the museum was, we spent more than 2 hours in the park and surrounds learning about the terrible events of 1945, the respectful memorials and Hiroshima today. Awais knows his stuff and was super engaging. We’d highly recommend him for your time in Hiroshima. "

"We very much enjoyed Haq's tour of Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park. His insights into the meaning of every monument made the day so much richer. Haq's English is excellent and he was very responsive to all enquiries. His enthusiasm for Japan is genuine and contagious!"

"We spent the day with Haq, and it went by in an instant. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about so many aspects of Hiroshima, from the tragic to the historical and some pretty good food in between, he brings a caring for his clients that is exceptional. Our only regret is not having more time with him, and his kind personality made us wish he lived closer to our home because we would be friends without a doubt. "

"We enjoyed our tour with Haq. He made the tour of Peace Park interesting eventhough we could not get any trivia questions correct to win ice cream. Lol! He got through the tour in enough time for us to go through the museum. A few of us could not take seeing the images in the museum as it is not for everyone. I am glad we had a tour guide as we would have not understood any of the monuments or history. "

" We had an extraordinary experience with Nabeel, and I truly cannot recommend him highly enough. We purchased concert tickets from StubHub in the U.S. (which, in hindsight, I would strongly advise against for events in Japan). In order to retrieve our tickets, we were required to register through a third-party Japanese website called TV Asahi and download them from there. The process was extremely complicated, entirely in Japanese, and phonetically challenging. Nabeel patiently registered all of us on the website — a very time-consuming process — and spent hours helping us navigate and attempt to download the tickets. He never rushed, never showed frustration, and remained calm, kind, and fully present the entire time. Unfortunately, two of us were not able to get into the concert. We had come for my son, and thankfully my husband was able to go in with him. Nabeel stayed with me, and what could have been a disappointing evening turned into something truly meaningful. We shared a meal and had a fascinating conversation about history, politics, religion, and culture. It ended up being one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Beyond that, Nabeel is incredibly knowledgeable about everything — where to find taxis, supermarkets, restaurants — and especially the Peace Tour in Hiroshima. It takes a very special person to guide something as heavy and monumental as the bombing of Hiroshima with such gentleness and thoughtfulness. He explained the history with care, nuance, and respect, offering balanced and compassionate perspectives. By the end of our time together, it honestly felt like we had gained a new family member. He has such a kind and thoughtful nature, and we felt supported every step of the way. If you have the opportunity to work with Nabeel, you will be in the very best hands."

"Awais provided a great tour of Hiroshima. It was definitely a sobering look at the destruction of the nuclear bombing and its lasting impact. Awais was very knowledgeable of the history and provided a great history lesson that focused on all aspects of this period in time."

"Haq made our afternoon in Hiroshima great and gave us a great private tour. He was extremely flexible and accommodating and figured out ways to make it a great tour despite holiday closures. He really made an effort to keep our daughter interested and engaged and overall added so much to the experience that we wouldn’t get just by walking around on our own. "

"I had an amazing time with Haq. I learnt so much about the history of Hiroshima as well as insightful aspects of Japanese culture. I not only loved his breadth of knowledge but also his humour and enthusiasm and kindness. He can also tell a great story and was really entertaining! I would warmly recommend him for any tour you are wanting to do in Hiroshima. Thank you Haq 🙏"

"We really enjoyed our tour with Awais. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he is personable and was wonderful to spend time with. He made sure we got the full picture of Hiroshima and understood what happened there. I would highly recommend. "