Hiroshima: museum & Hiroshima Station
April, 2025
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
- 11:45 Meet at Hiroshima Station
- 12:00 Head to the museum by bus
- 12:30 Arrive at the museum
- Museum, monument tour
- 15:35 End of monument tour
- 15:38 Head to Hiroshima Station by bus
- 16:10 Arrive at Hiroshima Station, disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 11:45 at Hiroshima Station and ended at 16:10. The day ran to 4 hours and 25 minutes from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in museum by bus at 12:00, museum at 12:30 and Hiroshima Station by bus at 15:38.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Museum by bus (240JPY); In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome to Hiroshima Station by bus (240JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 480JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Guided Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
I had the pleasure of guiding a group visiting from North America. As we found we shared common interests, we quickly became comfortable with one another and enjoyed lively conversations on subjects we had in common. In particular, when I spoke about my father's wartime memories and my own feelings of having grown up as a second-generation atomic bomb survivor, the guests listened intently, looking me in the eye. As I spoke, I felt a moment of genuine connection that transcended country and culture, and it was deeply moving.
I also used a map to explain where Japan is located relative to North America, and the guests listened with great interest. When they learned that their home region lies at roughly the same latitude as Hokkaido, they seemed both surprised and to feel a sense of closeness. The guests were also very interested in Hiroshima specialties such as okonomiyaki and momiji manju, and at the end of the tour I guided them to Hiroshima Station. First, they happily selected momiji manju as souvenirs, and then they headed to an okonomiyaki restaurant.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～Museum | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome～Hiroshima Station | 240JPY |
| Total | 480JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station at 11:45, and the tour finished at Arrive at Hiroshima Station at 16:10.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours and 25 minutes in total, from 11:45 to 16:10.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited museum by bus, museum and Hiroshima Station by bus.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 480JPY 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?
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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Sep 25, 2025
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This was an amazing experience to visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. Your guide Yoshi was the
best, very knowledgeable and just a great person. Thanks!!
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Hiroshima seamless. Yoshi was very knowledgeable and had his own personal story about
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Yoshi was an amazing guide. He adapted the tour to suit our family and was very
knowledgeable. We experienced many areas of Hiroshima that we would not have found
ourselves with a guide. Would highly recommend.
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Great tour guide!
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Yoshi was an incredible guide who provided a fluid and flexible tour for our family. He was
able to provide a very unique perspective to our family with regards to the history that
surrounds Hiroshima. Definitely recommend Yoshi as a guide!