Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
September, 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.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 11:40 Meeting at Hiroshima Station
- 2. 11:55 Arrived at Hiroshima Castle by bus
- 3. 13:40 Arrived at the Museum by taxi
- 4. 14.20 Museum
- 5. 15:20 Peace Park including the A-Bomb Dome
- 6. 15:40 Arrived at Hiroshima station by tram and said good-bye
Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on History and the Atomic Bomb
Body: The guests were visitors from North America. In their email, they mentioned that they had learned about Japan's wars and the wars Japan experienced, and they wanted to ask questions about them. So at Hiroshima Castle, rather than focusing on the history of the castle itself, I explained the wars that Japan initiated or took part in after the Meiji Restoration. I described the background of the First Sino-Japanese War, the war with China that began with the Manchurian Incident, and the Pacific War, along with their backgrounds and reasons. The guests said they had learned a great deal, though I felt I needed to explain things in a more organized way. It was interesting that they were more interested in Japan's wars than in the atomic bomb. At the end, however, one of the guests asked, "Don't the people of Hiroshima hate the country that dropped the atomic bomb?" When I replied, "People hate the war, not the country. Nuclear weapons must never be used," they nodded deeply in agreement.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～Hiroshima Castle | 220JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | In front of the A-Bomb Dome～Hiroshima Station | 220JPY |
| Total | 440JPY | ||
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Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the…
Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—meeting us at the station and making everything feel effortless and perfectly organized.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, especially about Hiroshima’s history. What made the experience even more special is that her perspective comes from someone who was born and raised there. Hearing the stories, details, and context directly from her added a level of depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get otherwise.
Beyond her knowledge, Yoshi is just a beautiful human being—kind, warm, and genuinely caring. Spending the day with her felt like a hug to the heart. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and fully present in such a meaningful place.
She guided us through every site with perfect timing and intention, making sure we experienced everything without ever feeling rushed.
If you are visiting Hiroshima, I cannot recommend Yoshi enough. Seeing the city through her eyes is something truly unforgettable.
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko…
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko en een overtuigend betoog voor vrede met een
persoonlijk verhaal dat ons echt raakte!
歴史を巡る興味深い旅
ヨシコさんによる興味深いガイドツアーで、平和への強い訴えと個人的な体験談が語られ、私たちの心に深く響きました。
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed…
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed and interesting guide (Yoshi). Highly recommended. All
the main sights were included at a good pace.
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is…
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is our tourguide. She is a super nice lady, very informative and knowledgeable person.
Our group is very appreciated to have her as tourguide. The tour itself covers all highlight
of Peace Memorial and Miyajima island