Hiroshima in One Day: Itsukaichi Port & Peace Memorial — Guide Hiro

July, 2024

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

  • 8:00　Itsukaichi Port
  • 8:40　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
  • 8:45　Board the ferry
  • 9:00　Arrive at Miyajima
  • 　　 Island sightseeing (Five-Story Pagoda ~ Senjokaku ~ Itsukushima Shrine ~ Daiganji Temple ~ Daishoin Temple, etc.)
  • 11:00　Board the World Heritage Sea Route
  • 11:45　Arrive at Peace Memorial Park
  • 　　　Peace Memorial Museum ~ G7 Summit Memorial Hall ~ Atomic Bomb Ruins Exhibition Hall ~ Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims
  • 　　　 Atomic Bomb Dome ~ Peace Bell ~ Children's Peace Monument, etc. Tour
  • 14:30　Depart from Peace Memorial Park
  • 　　　(Stop by a pharmacy along the way)
  • 15:00　Arrive at Itsukaichi Port　Dismissal

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The itinerary covered Itsukaichi Port at 8:00, Miyajimaguchi at 8:40, Board the ferry at 8:45, Miyajima at 9:00, Board the World Heritage Sea Route at 11:00, Peace Memorial Park at 11:45 and Itsukaichi Port　Dismissal at 15:00.

Title: What Can You See on a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Park Tour from a Cruise Ship? A Licensed Guide's Report

On the day of the tour, the guests were among the first to disembark, and I was able to meet them without any trouble. It was humid, but the weather was good. We took a taxi to Miyajima right away, and I was able to show them more places than I had originally anticipated. Since they had told me in advance that they wanted to see as much as possible, I feel I was able to do just that.

After moving to the Peace Park, I had planned for lunch, but the guests said, "We don't need to eat. We want to see a lot," so we were able to go all the way to the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. I myself enjoyed our conversations very much, ranging from a family connection to the Manhattan Project, to the content of the film Oppenheimer, and even to topics such as the sports and martial arts the guests enjoy. I would be grateful if the guests were satisfied.

As I also wrote in a separate email, the guests mentioned that they did not know how to leave a review, so I would appreciate it if guidance could be provided on how to do that.

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Tour Report by Hiro

I was an English teacher of a high school in Hiroshima.
I retired early from my job in March in 2024.
I might be of use to you if you’d like to get to know the present educational situation in Hiroshima.
I had many opportunities to introduce Japanese culture when I taught Japanese in high school in America for two years.
I can take you to the place where you can listen to music because I used to be a member of a music band.
I like Japanese chess, fishing, skiing.
I’m willing to do some activities with you.
I would be most happy to help you know culture in Hiroshima.

license, qualification
Certified Administrative Scrivener
English Proficiency Test Grade1
a health(sanitation) manager license
small boat operating license
large size vehicle license
standard motorcycle license
amateur radio operator license

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