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
- Ana Crowne Plaza Hiroshima（8:00）→Peace Park pier（8:15）→World Heritage Sea Route（8:30 departure）→Miyajima（9:15）→Itsukushima Shrine → Shopping・Lunch（Kakiya）（Omotesando）→Miyajima pier（13:00）→World Heritage Sea Route（13:10 departure)→Peace Park（13:55）→Hiroshima Castle→Orizuru Tower（16:00）
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. Originally the plan was to visit Miyajima, the museum, and the Peace Memorial Park, but since they had time the previous day and had already toured the museum, we changed the afternoon plan to Hiroshima Castle on short notice. When we met in the morning, one of the guests requested to buy koinobori (carp streamers). I called a shop, but they had no stock and could only ship within the country, so honestly I was at a loss. However, we managed to find some simple ones at a souvenir shop in Miyajima, and they purchased about five. They were also able to buy the koinobori displayed on the first floor of the Orizuru Tower, which delighted them and gave me a sense of relief. Apparently, seeing koinobori at Tokyo Tower was what sparked their interest. They had already visited Nagasaki and Kyoto, and the next day they were heading to the Expo in Osaka.
Click here for more details: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Peace Park～Miyajima | 1,100JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajima～Peace Park | 1,100JPY |
| Total | 2,200JPY | ||
Hello. My name is Yoko Shimada. Families traveling with children are always welcome. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching English to children from toddlers to junior high school students, and I currently work as an online Japanese teacher, especially for children from around the world.
I am a licensed childcare worker, a certified junior high and high school English teacher in Japan, and a guide interpreter licensed by the Hiroshima Prefectural Government.
Because of my experience working with children, I always try to create tours that are warm, flexible, and comfortable for guests of all ages.
I enjoy creating interactive and memorable experiences through conversation, local stories, and small cultural activities such as origami.
I was born in Ehime, raised in Shimane and Hiroshima, and have lived in Hiroshima for more than 30 years. I love meeting people from different countries and learning about different cultures, so please tell me about your country too!
I’m passionate about sharing Hiroshima’s history, culture, food, and beautiful local spots with you, and I will do my best to make your visit enjoyable, memorable, and special. I’m really looking forward to meeting you!
Jul 14, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Great Hiroshima tour with Yoko
Great experience and fantastic private tour…
Jul 14, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Great Hiroshima tour with Yoko
Great experience and fantastic private tour in Hiroshima. Our tour guide, Yoko, had prepared the tour well in advance and we have tailored the tour also considering our kids (13 and 15 years old). The tour lasted around 4 hours. My kids and us all really enjoyed the way Yoko explained the history of the city, the museum, the dome and the garden visit. Highly recommended !
Jul 5, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Mayajima
Yoko Shimida was our guide on July 5, 2026 to…
Jul 5, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Mayajima
Yoko Shimida was our guide on July 5, 2026 to Miyajima. Yoko is a very friendly, positive and knowledgeable guide who contributed to us having a fantastic experience, and got a good introduction to the history of the place. Yoko had prepared material for the children, which they were very interested in. We can highly recommend Yoko 😀
Jul 3, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hiroshima tour
Yoko was well knowledgeable and catered to…
Jul 3, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hiroshima tour
Yoko was well knowledgeable and catered to our son who was sea sick. She also was there for my little one who didn’t like some of the photos in Hiroshima library. We enjoyed her tour so very much and plan to book her next time we come back!
Jun 18, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Thank you, Yoko-san!
We booked this full-day tour directly…
Jun 18, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Thank you, Yoko-san!
We booked this full-day tour directly with Japan Guide Agency/JGA, and we’re very glad we did. The day was filled with history, fascinating insights, and unforgettable memories. Our guide, Yoko-san, was exceptional—knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and always mindful of our schedule, ensuring we made the most of our time. If you have the opportunity, this tour is absolutely a must-do. Highly recommended!