This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:30 Meet up ＠Hotel
- 9:45 JR Hiroshima Station
- 10:45 Miyajima
- 11:00 Lunch "Yaki Kaki no Hayashi"
- 12:00 Itsukushima Shrine
- 13:00 Daishoin Temple
- 14:00 Mt. Misen Ropeway Station
- 15:30 Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- 16:00 JR Miyajimaguchi
- 16:30 JR Hiroshima Station
- 16:35 Disband＠Hiroshima Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 9:30, when the guide met the guests at ＠Hotel, and finished at 16:35. The day ran to 7 hours and 5 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch "Yaki Kaki no Hayashi" at 11:00.
From there the group visited JR Hiroshima Station at 9:45, Miyajima at 10:45, Itsukushima Shrine at 12:00, Daishoin Temple at 13:00, Mt. Misen Ropeway Station at 14:00, Miyajima Ferry Terminal at 15:30, JR Miyajimaguchi at 16:00 and JR Hiroshima Station at 16:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: JR Hiroshima Station to JR Miyajimaguchi Station by train (420JPY); JR Miyajima Station to JR Hiroshima Station by train (420JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 840JPY per person.
What Is a Private Day Tour of Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from South America, and they were very cheerful and often shared jokes throughout the tour. Today the walking pace was slow, so we adjusted the plan accordingly. Originally, the plan was to visit the Great Torii Gate of Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine, then return to the city to see Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden. However, after we met, the guests said they had seen a website showing how beautiful Daishoin Temple was and wanted to visit there. Also, on the train heading to Miyajima, when I handed over a map of the island, the guests said they wanted to take the ropeway up Mount Misen to enjoy the view from the mountain as well. As a result, the day became a full day of sightseeing in Miyajima. Since the walking pace was slow, the guests suggested using a taxi on Miyajima, so I called a taxi company, but I found out that recently there is only one taxi available on the island. Nevertheless, by combining walking and the taxi, we were able to complete the Miyajima tour just as the guests had hoped. For lunch, they enjoyed fresh oysters very much. The guests kindly told me that it had been a very fulfilling day.
Click here for more details: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Hiroshima Station～JR Miyajimaguchi Station | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | JR Miyajima Station～JR Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 840JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at ＠Hotel at 9:30, and the tour finished at ＠Hiroshima Station at 16:35.
How long does the tour last?
About 7 hours and 5 minutes in total, from 9:30 to 16:35.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited JR Hiroshima Station, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple, Mt. Misen Ropeway Station, Miyajima Ferry Terminal, JR Miyajimaguchi and JR Hiroshima Station.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 840JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Sachi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Hiroshima itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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Sachi was such a great guide. She had such a depth of knowledge about the history of Hiroshima. She had a beautiful way about her which made us feel very comfortable. Her understanding of the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb and its impact was extensive. Although an extremely sad and at times very confronting experience, we came away with a more realistic understanding of the impact on the Japanese psyche and the world today. Thank you Sachi
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Sachi, a lifelong Hiroshima resident, was a wonderful guide for our group of 4 adults and 2 children. We were able to see Hiroshima castle, the beautiful Shukkeien garden, the monuments and sights around Hiroshima, and museum. It was a valuable learning experience for us all. The garden was definitely a highlight–Sachi had fish food so that my 9 year old could feed the giant koi fish. My children enjoyed the children’s peace monument and Sachi had paper for them to make origami paper cranes to leave. We’re so glad that we were able to visit Hiroshima and that Sachi was our guide.