Hiroshima in One Day: travel by JR & ferry — Guide Tomoyo
December, 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
- 8:45 meet ＠ Hotel
- 9:00-9:50 travel by JR & ferry
- 9:50-13:15 Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in
- 13:15-14:00 travel by World Heritage Sea Route
- 14:00-14:30 lunch ＠ Ichiran
- 14:30-16:00 Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum
- 16:00 end ＠ Peace Memorial Museum
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 8:45 at ＠ Hotel and ended at 16:00. The day ran to 7 hours and 15 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch ＠ Ichiran at 14:00.
Over the course of the day the route took in travel by JR & ferry at 9:00, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in at 9:50, travel by World Heritage Sea Route at 13:15 and Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum at 14:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi by train (420JPY); Miyajima to Peace Park (1,100JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 1,520JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors from North America. They had researched Hiroshima sightseeing in advance, and Daishoin Temple and the Orizuru Tower were on their list. The autumn foliage on Miyajima that day was superb, and at Daishoin Temple they were satisfied to see both the colorful leaves and the 500 Rakan statues they had come for. Since they disliked crowds, we walked from Daishoin Temple through the mountain path to Momijidani Park, enjoying the autumn leaves along the way. For souvenirs, they bought a rice scoop and personalized chopsticks with their names engraved. Both of them love ramen and had joined a tour in Tokyo visiting several ramen shops, and miso ramen was their favorite. They said that eating ramen in North America costs at least twenty dollars, so they wanted to eat as much as possible while in Japan, and so we chose ramen for lunch. As the day went on, I realized they were quite passionate enthusiasts: it had been a dream to eat at a shop with individual partitioned seats like the ramen shop that day, they loved Studio Ghibli so much that their wedding cake had been a groom's cake covered in Ghibli characters, and they wanted to shop for character goods to their heart's content in Akihabara. They were a lovely group, and the weather, temperature, autumn foliage, and level of crowds all made for a comfortable trip.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajima～Peace Park | 1,100JPY |
| Total | 1,520JPY | ||
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 ＠ Peace Memorial Museum at 16:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 7 hours and 15 minutes in total, from 8:45 to 16:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited travel by JR & ferry, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in, travel by World Heritage Sea Route and Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,520JPY per person across 2 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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