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
- 10:00 meet ＠Hiroshima Station
- 10:05-10:40 Shukkeien Garden
- 11:00-11:50 Hiroshima Castle
- 12:00-13:30 Peace Park (Peace Memorial Museum) and Children's Science Museum
- 13:30-14:00 Travel and tour ends ＠Hiroshima Station
Title: What's a Private Family Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. At Shukkeien Garden, some of the guests enjoyed feeding the carp, and at Hiroshima Castle they tried on samurai helmets and lifted swords, exploring Hiroshima on foot much like the rest of the group. As it was still hot outside, around 30 degrees in the lingering late-summer heat, and because the indoor play equipment in the free area of the children's science museum along the way was so much fun that some of the group did not want to leave, part of the group stayed behind while the rest of us continued. Some of the guests and I went to Peace Memorial Park and visited the Peace Memorial Museum. We reunited with the rest of the group at the souvenir shop on the first floor of Orizuru Tower. At the souvenir shop, everyone took turns tasting a Japanese-style dashi broth on sample offer and then purchased some, as the group seemed to really like the dashi. At the end of the tour, I received a souvenir from Oceania. The group was delightful, I had a wonderful time, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～Shukkeien Garden | 220JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Atomic Bomb Dome-mae Tram Stop～Hiroshima Station | 220JPY |
| Total | 440JPY | ||
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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Our guide for this tour was Tomoyo- to say she was wonderful is an understatement! She picked us up right at the train station and helped us navigate all that Hiroshima has to offer- providing education on World War II, while also showing us how beautiful the city is in its own right. We really enjoyed the Peace Museum and Hiroshima Castle. Highly recommend!
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Tomoyo was a star guide
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We really enjoyed our…
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Tomoyo was a star guide
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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.
Apr 29, 2025
Josh_H
Amazing experience and very grateful for my tour guide Tomoyo
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Apr 29, 2025
Josh_H
Amazing experience and very grateful for my tour guide Tomoyo
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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.
Apr 29, 2025
Chloe_O
The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Tomoyo was…
Apr 29, 2025
Chloe_O
The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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!