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.
Tour Itinerary
- 11:00 Meet at Hiroshima Station
- 11:25〜12:25 Peace Park
- 12:25〜13:25 Peace Memorial Museum
- 13:45〜14:45 Okonomiyaki Lunch
- 14:45〜15:20 Tokasan Festival Stroll and Enryuji Temple
- 15:20 Disband near Enryuji Temple
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Hiroshima Station at 11:00, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 15:20. The day ran to 4 hours and 20 minutes from start to finish.
The itinerary covered Peace Park at 11:25, Peace Memorial Museum at 12:25, Okonomiyaki Lunch at 13:45 and Tokasan Festival Stroll and Enryuji Temple at 14:45.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Genbaku Dome Station by train (220JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 220JPY per person.
Can You Do a Private Day Trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima? A Licensed Guide's Report
[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private day trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima for a group of guests from North America. The original plan was to visit Hiroshima Castle after lunch, but I adjusted the itinerary and instead spent more time at the Peace Memorial Park, where the guests were able to see the recently opened exhibition related to the G7 Summit. At an okonomiyaki restaurant, the guests enjoyed watching the dishes being cooked right in front of them on the iron griddle, along with teppanyaki and beer, and seemed very satisfied. As the Toukasan Festival happened to be taking place, after lunch the guests were also able to experience the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival.
Click here for more details: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Genbaku Dome Station | 220JPY |
| Total | 220JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station at 11:00, and the tour finished at near Enryuji Temple at 15:20.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours and 20 minutes in total, from 11:00 to 15:20.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, Okonomiyaki Lunch and Tokasan Festival Stroll and Enryuji Temple.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 220JPY per person across 1 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?
Nao 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.
Hi, I’m Nao. It’s very nice to meet you. I will be your guide in Hiroshima.
I love travelling abroad and meeting new people, learning about new cultures and eating local food.
Hiroshima has a lot of places to see and delicious local foods to try such as oysters, conger eel rice and I highly recommend Okonomiyaki.
Okonomiyaki is the soul food of Hiroshima. I’d love to tell you more about its history when I finally get to meet you.
Since I was born and raised in Hiroshima, I know all kinds of great spots to visit.
Please feel free to tell me about any concerns or requests you may have before the tour starts.
I look forward to seeing you in my lovely hometown Hiroshima.
kind Regards,
Nao