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
- 11:00 Meet up at Hiroshima Station
- (Travel: JR → Miyajima JR Ferry)
- 12:00 Miyajima
- (Miyajima walk: Itsukushima Shrine → Omoto Park → Daisho-in → shopping, street food)
- 15:00 Miyajima Pier
- (Travel: Miyajima JR Ferry → JR → Hiroshima Bus)
- 16:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- (Peace Park walk: Museum → Cenotaph → cherry blossom stroll along the river → Atomic Bomb Dome)
- 17:30 Taxi
- (Travel: Atomic Bomb Dome – Hiroshima Castle)
- 17:45 Hiroshima Castle
- (Walk → walk on foot → Shukkeien Garden)
- 18:10 Shukkeien Garden
- (Walk: garden cafe → night cherry blossoms → walk on foot)
- 19:10 Disband at Hiroshima Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 11:00, when the guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station, and finished at 19:10. The day ran to 8 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Miyajima at 12:00, Miyajima Pier at 15:00, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at 16:00, Taxi at 17:30, Hiroshima Castle at 17:45 and Shukkeien Garden at 18:10.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station by train (420JPY); Miyajimaguchi Station to Nishi-Hiroshima Station by train (330JPY); Nishi-Hiroshima Station to Peace Memorial Park by train (240JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 990JPY per person.
Title: What Can You See on a Private Cherry Blossom Tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Europe whose main wish was simply to see the cherry blossoms. For that reason, on Miyajima we went as far as Omoto Park, a spot not often visited by tourists. There were few people, and they liked it very much. I also guided them to a blade and cutlery shop on Miyajima, which they enjoyed greatly, and they purchased some items. As they did not eat pork, they instead enjoyed a beef curry bread at a curry bread shop. Afterward, they took in the cherry blossoms at the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden. At Shukkeien Garden in particular, they were delighted to be able to attend a nighttime illumination event held only during the cherry blossom season. I was glad to be able to show them cherry blossoms at every location.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi Station～Nishi-Hiroshima Station | 330JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Nishi-Hiroshima Station～Peace Memorial Park | 240JPY |
| Total | 990JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station at 11:00, and the tour finished at Hiroshima Station at 19:10.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 11:00 to 19:10.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Miyajima, Miyajima Pier, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Taxi, Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 990JPY 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?
Yuki 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.
Hi, I’m YUKI (you-key), a licensed local tour guide in Hiroshima and in my 50s. I was in Alberta, Canada when I was young as a Japanese language teacher for two years. So, although I am not a native English speaker, I can speak English.
What would you like to enjoy in Hiroshima? The two World Heritage sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima, are must-sees. You can also enjoy gourmet food, shopping, and watching sports! The most popular sport in Hiroshima is professional baseball. Our team is the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Red is the team color. That’s why we love the color red. Why not enjoy watching a baseball game at an open-air stadium? I will customize a tour based on your interests. I want you to enjoy a fun tour as if you were going around local spots with a close friend in Hiroshima.
Jul 12, 2026
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Hiroshima and Miyajima day tour!
We had a wonderful…
Jul 12, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Hiroshima and Miyajima day tour!
We had a wonderful day, Yuki-san made everything so easy for us, she is an amazing person, very knowledgeable about the area and the history.
She felt like a friend rather than a tour guide. Highly recommend!
Jun 27, 2026
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a great day with Yuki in Hiroshima
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a great day with Yuki in Hiroshima
We had a great day touring with Yuki. She was fun, knowledgeable (and not embarrassed to admit the things she did not know), accommodated for our eccentricities and lovely. We shared meals and sweets, toured Miyajima Island and the Hiroshima memorial, and ended exhausted and filled. Very recommended
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Yuki-san showed us different aspects of Hiroshima, including some hidden jewels, like the Shukkei-in garden combined with the must-see locations as the Peace Memorial Museum and the Peace Park. Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable and helped us to understand the context of Hiroshima’s history.
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Wonderful tour of Hiroshima sites, highly recommended.
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May 22, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour of Hiroshima sites, highly recommended.
Very educational and a wonderful tour with Yuki. When we travel to a place with a lot of history, I like hiring a local tour so we can learn better and not simply look at the buildings and google the info. Yuki prepped us ahead of time and we synced up the expectations from our day well in advance, including all the fees etc we will be paying at each location. She did not rush us, but kept the time in check so we were able execute the plan perfectly. (And we didn’t panic about catching the Shinkansen at the end of our trip). Ac