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
- 10：00 Meet at Hiroshima Station
- 10；10 By bus to the museum
- 10：30 Arrive at the museum
- Museum, monument tour
- 13：30 Finish monument tour, lunch at okonomiyaki restaurant "Benbee"
- 14：15 Take the Astram Line to Shin-Hakushima
- 14：34 From Shin-Hakushima to Miyajimaguchi
- 14：58 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
- 15：10 From Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima
- 15：20 Arrive at Miyajima
- Shrine, Senjokaku, Omotesando
- 17：15 Finish Miyajima sightseeing, head to Miyajimaguchi
- 17：35 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
- 17：41 From Miyajimaguchi to Hiroshima Station
- 17：56 Disband at Araiguchi Station
What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
I guided a group visiting from North America around Hiroshima and Miyajima. The group leader had visited Japan four times before and could speak some Japanese, and this was their first time sightseeing in Hiroshima. They felt Hiroshima was quiet and peaceful, and they liked it very much.
They also knew about conger eel (anago), a specialty of Miyajima. Usually I explain anago in English, but most people are not familiar with it. I was surprised by how fond they were of Japan.
The Peace Memorial Museum was crowded with students on school trips, so it seemed they could not view the exhibits as fully as they had hoped, but since I had explained this in advance, they were grateful.
On Miyajima, they thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and took photos here and there. They also enjoyed freshly baked momiji manju and grilled oysters. They liked Miyajima beer as well and purchased canned Miyajima beer.
Click here for more details: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～Museum | 220JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Hondori～Shin-Hakushima | 190JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shin-Hakushima～Miyajimaguchi | 330JPY |
| Total | 740JPY | ||
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Sep 25, 2025
pedropM3071GD
Amazing day trip
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This was an amazing experience to…
Sep 25, 2025
pedropM3071GD
Amazing day trip
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This was an amazing experience to visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. Your guide Yoshi was the
best, very knowledgeable and just a great person. Thanks!!
Jul 25, 2025
ourtravelingt
Great personalized tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour was fabulous and our…
Jul 25, 2025
ourtravelingt
Great personalized tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour was fabulous and our guide Yoshi made the transfers around Miyajama and
Hiroshima seamless. Yoshi was very knowledgeable and had his own personal story about
Hiroshima that was amazing to hear. Would definitely recommend
Jul 13, 2025
katherinepE2305IO
Hiroshima Tour 4hr Walking
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an amazing guide. He…
Jul 13, 2025
katherinepE2305IO
Hiroshima Tour 4hr Walking
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an amazing guide. He adapted the tour to suit our family and was very
knowledgeable. We experienced many areas of Hiroshima that we would not have found
ourselves with a guide. Would highly recommend.
Jul 7, 2025
Preston_H
Great tour guide!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an incredible guide who…
Jul 7, 2025
Preston_H
Great tour guide!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an incredible guide who provided a fluid and flexible tour for our family. He was
able to provide a very unique perspective to our family with regards to the history that
surrounds Hiroshima. Definitely recommend Yoshi as a guide!