Hiroshima in One Day: Atomic Bomb Dome & Miyajimaguchi Station

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

  • 8:45　Meet at Hiroshima Station
  • 　　　　Take the streetcar to the Atomic Bomb Dome
  • 9:07　Arrive at the Atomic Bomb Dome
  • 　　　Tour the monuments　Museum
  • 11:45　Finish　Head to Okonomiyaki Ichi
  • 11:55　Arrive at Okonomiyaki Ichi
  • 12:55　Finish lunch and head to the bus stop
  • 13:07　Take the bus to Nishi-Hiroshima Station
  • 13:41　Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station
  • 14:02　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
  • 14:25　Take the ferry to Miyajima
  • 14:35　Arrive at Miyajima
  • 　　　　Shrine　Treasure Hall　Main approach
  • 16:40　Finish sightseeing in Miyajima
  • 17:01　Take the train to Hiroshima Station
  • 17:45　Disband at Shin-Inokuchi Station

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Meeting at Hiroshima Station at 8:45, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 17:45. The day ran to 9 hours from start to finish.

The itinerary covered Atomic Bomb Dome at 9:07, Okonomiyaki Ichi at 11:55, Take the bus to Nishi-Hiroshima Station at 13:07, Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station at 13:41, Miyajimaguchi Station at 14:02, Take the ferry to Miyajima at 14:25, Miyajima at 14:35 and Take the train to Hiroshima Station at 17:01.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Atomic Bomb Dome by train (220JPY); Peace Park to Nishi-Hiroshima by bus (220JPY); Nishi-Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi Station by train (330JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 770JPY per person.

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

[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima for guests visiting Japan from North America. The guests had initially specified a hotel in Osaka as the meeting point, but I explained that it takes about an hour and a half by Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Osaka, and in the end we arranged to meet at Hiroshima Station. The guests later told me that they had thought Osaka and Hiroshima were close to each other, so they had assumed a pickup in Osaka would be possible.

The guests viewed the exhibits with great interest and listened attentively to my explanations. At Miyajima, they enjoyed the beautiful scenery and took many photos. They were particularly particular about their photos, retaking them many times until they were satisfied. When I introduced the best photo spot with the five-story pagoda in the background, they were very pleased.

On the train back, one of the passengers collapsed, and the train stopped for a long time while an ambulance was called, causing a significant delay. I was very worried about whether the guests would make it in time for their return Shinkansen, but we managed to make it safely.

Click here for more details: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainHiroshima Station～Atomic Bomb Dome220JPY
Section 2BusPeace Park～Nishi-Hiroshima220JPY
Section 3TrainNishi-Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
Total770JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station at 8:45, and the tour finished at Shin-Inokuchi Station at 17:45.

How long does the tour last?

About 9 hours in total, from 8:45 to 17:45.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Atomic Bomb Dome, Okonomiyaki Ichi, Take the bus to Nishi-Hiroshima Station, Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station, Miyajimaguchi Station, Take the ferry to Miyajima, Miyajima and Take the train to Hiroshima Station.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 770JPY per person across 3 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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