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
- 8:45 Meet @ Hotel
- 9:00 Peace Park (Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, etc.)
- 11:00 Shukkeien Garden
- 12:00 Hiroshima Castle
- 12:45 End @ Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 8:45 at @ Hotel and ended at 12:45. The day ran to 4 hours from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Peace Park (Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, etc.) at 9:00, Shukkeien Garden at 11:00 and Hiroshima Castle at 12:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: In front of the Peace Memorial Museum to In front of the Prefectural Art Museum by bus (220JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 220JPY per person.
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The guests were a group from North America. One of the guests could speak and read Japanese, so we occasionally conversed in Japanese, which was said to be the first time in a very long while and was remarkably fluent. Some of the guests especially loved Shukkeien Garden and kindly thanked me for bringing them there. Others were fans of a television drama set in the samurai era and were interested in castles, so we toured the grounds of Hiroshima Castle together. The rest of the guests, having already visited Osaka Castle the day before, chose not to see Hiroshima Castle and returned to the Hotel earlier to prepare for their trip to Tokyo, so we ended the tour in front of Hiroshima Castle. When guiding guests from North America and Asia, I try to maintain objectivity so as not to focus only on the damage caused by the atomic bomb, keeping in mind the broader history. Everyone in the group was very kind, and I truly enjoyed guiding them.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | In front of the Peace Memorial Museum～In front of the Prefectural Art Museum | 220JPY |
| Total | 220JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at @ Hotel at 8:45, and the tour finished at @ Hotel at 12:45.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours in total, from 8:45 to 12:45.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Peace Park (Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, etc.), Shukkeien Garden and Hiroshima Castle.
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?
Tomoyo 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.
As a Hiroshima government-certified English-speaking guide, I’ve led over 160 heartfelt tours for guests from around the world. I craft each experience with care, blending history, humor, and emotional resonance to help you connect deeply with this beautiful city and its stories. I love sharing insights about Hiroshima and Japan, but I also enjoy chatting with my guests as if we were friends, learning about each other along the way and creating meaningful moments together. Every tour becomes a unique exchange, shaped by the people I meet. I look forward to welcoming you and guiding you in Hiroshima.
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We really enjoyed our one day tour of Hiroshima. Tomoyo, our guide, was very sensitive to
our needs and requirements. She went out of her way to make sure we had a really
interesting day. She has a great sense of humour and we enjoyed her company.
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I honestly had an amazing time. I am so grateful for my guide, Tomoyo. I travelled alone
and despite us finishing the exhibits early, Tomoyo had amazing additional options at the
ready. I highly recommend going on this experience. You will absolutely not regret it.
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The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
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Tomoyo was the best tour guide ever! We had a brilliant day travelling around Miya Jima and Hiroshima. Her knowledge of the history of each place and the cultural traditions is amazing. We had such a lovely time it was one if the best days of our whole Japan trip! Everything was seamless from start to finish. Thank you so much Tomoyo!