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

  • 9:00 Meet at the hotel
  •     Shrine Senjokaku Daishoin Omotesando
  • 11:15 End of Miyajima sightseeing To Miyajimaguchi
  • 11:25 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
  • 11;34 To Shin-Hakushima by JR
  • 11:58 Arrive at Shin-Hakushima
  • 12:13 Arrive at Hondori Station
  •     Okonomiyaki at Benbei
  • 13:00 After lunch To the museum
  •     Museum Monument tour
  • 15:00 End of monument tour Disband in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome

Tour Itinerary in Detail

This private tour of Hiroshima began at 9:00, when the guide met the guests at hotel, and finished at 15:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish.

From there the group visited Miyajimaguchi at 11:25, Shin-Hakushima at 11:58, Hondori Station at 12:13 and After lunch To the museum at 13:00.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Miyajimaguchi to Shin-Hakushima by train (330JPY); Shin-Hakushima to Hondori by train (190JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 520JPY per person.

Title: What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

I guided the guests visiting from North America. They had originally planned to stay at a hotel, but their plans changed and they stayed at a lodging on Miyajima instead. As a result, we were able to spend plenty of time sightseeing on Miyajima. Because we started early in the morning, there were few tourists, and we could take photos at the photo spots without having to wait in line.

At the museum, the guests were especially interested in the detonation mechanism of the atomic bomb and viewed the exhibits closely. At the okonomiyaki restaurant, they thoroughly enjoyed their okonomiyaki.

Since we had enough time, I suggested visiting Shukkeien Garden, but as one of the guests was not feeling well, we parted ways in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainMiyajimaguchi~Shin-Hakushima330JPY
Section 2TrainShin-Hakushima~Hondori190JPY
Total520JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at hotel at 9:00, and the tour finished at of monument tour Disband in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome at 15:00.

How long does the tour last?

About 6 hours in total, from 9:00 to 15:00.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Miyajimaguchi, Shin-Hakushima, Hondori Station and After lunch To the museum.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 520JPY 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?

The guide 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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