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
- 10:30 Hiroshima Station (Meeting Point)
- 11:00 Peace Memorial Park
- (Atomic Bomb Dome, Memorial Cenotaph, Museum, Hypocenter)
- 13:15 Lunch (Indian Restaurant Kanak)
- 14:30 To Miyajima via World Heritage Sea Route
- 15:40 Itsukushima Shrine (Too crowded, did not enter)
- 15:45 Senjokaku
- 16:00 Omotesando Shopping Street
- 18:00 Hiroshima Station
- 18:30 Tour End
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Hiroshima Station (Meeting Point) at 10:30, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 18:30. The day ran to 8 hours from start to finish. It included lunch (Indian Restaurant Kanak) at 13:15.
The itinerary covered Peace Memorial Park at 11:00, To Miyajima via World Heritage Sea Route at 14:30, Itsukushima Shrine (Too crowded, did not enter) at 15:40, Senjokaku at 15:45, Omotesando Shopping Street at 16:00 and Hiroshima Station at 18:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Atomic Bomb Dome by bus (240JPY); Peace Memorial Park to Miyajima (1,100JPY); Miyajimaguchi Station to Hiroshima Station by train (420JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 1,760JPY per person.
What Is a Private Guided Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
This was a tour requested through a travel agency for guests visiting from Asia.
The guests were very interested in the Peace Memorial Park and listened carefully to my explanations. Since one member of the group had difficulty with stairs, we walked at a slower pace and used elevators where possible. Sensing their interest in history, I also guided them to the hypocenter and the Rest House.
They had come from Tokyo and started early in the morning, so they were hungry and looking forward to lunch. At a reserved Indian restaurant, they enjoyed curry.
Afterward, we took the World Heritage Sea Route to Miyajima. On the boat, they dozed off a little.
At first, the guests did not know much about Miyajima and did not seem very interested, but once we arrived they took many photos, touched the deer, and enjoyed themselves. It was very crowded, with a long line in front of the shrine, so they decided not to go inside. Instead, we visited Senjokaku and went in to look around. One member of the group who could not climb up rested nearby.
In the shopping street, they enjoyed fried oysters, momiji manju, juice, and other treats. They browsed the souvenir shops and, although they did not buy anything in particular, they had a good time.
Since they were heading to Osaka, we returned to the station early, and I helped them collect their stored luggage and exchange money before seeing them off. I was glad they were able to spend an enjoyable time without any trouble.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～Atomic Bomb Dome | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Peace Memorial Park～Miyajima | 1,100JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Miyajimaguchi Station～Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 1,760JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station (Meeting Point) at 10:30, and the tour finished at Tour End at 18:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours in total, from 10:30 to 18:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Peace Memorial Park, To Miyajima via World Heritage Sea Route, Itsukushima Shrine (Too crowded, did not enter), Senjokaku, Omotesando Shopping Street and Hiroshima Station.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,760JPY 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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Jul 21, 2024
yasminc961
Incredible Tour Guide Experience!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We weren’t sure what to…
Jul 21, 2024
yasminc961
Incredible Tour Guide Experience!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We weren’t sure what to expect with a private guided tour but we were absolutely blow away with our guide Miyuki’s friendliness and knowledge! She helped us straight from Hiroshima train station and the knowledge we gained from her with something as simple as just transport helped us the rest of our trip. She guided us to Miyajima island and explained to us the shrines, and also took us up to another shrine and temple we would never of even knew of if we were by ourselves! She took us to a delightful lunch place, and then we made our way to Hiroshima Peace Memorial and she showed us around various bits there and also explained very well. It was an incredible day and one of our favourites in Japan!
She was also an incredible photographer for us too! And recommended a great dinner place too after the tour. Thank you Miyuki!🫶🏼🫶🏼🥰🥰