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Tour & Activity Scams in Hiroshima, Japan
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Hiroshima — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Kyoto, Beijing, and Shanghai.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Hiroshima
How it works
Touts near Miyajima Island ferry terminals and Hiroshima Castle offer discounted tickets that turn out to be fake or stolen. The fraud is only discovered at the gate, leaving tourists having paid twice.
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10 total warnings across all categories