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
- 10:20 Meet at Ujina Pier
- 10:30 Take the shuttle bus to Ujina Port
- 10:45 Head to Atomic Bomb Dome by train
- 11:15 Arrive at Atomic Bomb Dome
- Monument tour, Museum
- 14:20 Finish visiting the museum
- 14:30 Guide to Okonomiyaki Ichi.
- 15:30 Finish lunch, disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 10:20 at Ujina Pier and ended at 15:30. The day ran to 5 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Take the shuttle bus to Ujina Port at 10:30, Atomic Bomb Dome by train at 10:45, Atomic Bomb Dome at 11:15 and Guide to Okonomiyaki Ichi. at 14:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Ujina Port to Atomic Bomb Dome by train (240JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 240JPY per person.
I guided a group from North America. Some of the guests had a strong interest in the war and the atomic bombing, and they listened attentively to my explanations while taking photos of my visual aids.
At the museum, I was able to explain the content in advance using photographs before entering the main building. They also listened seriously to my own experiences and to the experiences of Mr. Sunao Tsuboi.
Today two cruise ships had arrived in port, so the main building was extremely crowded and it was not possible to view it calmly. As a result, the guests left the main building after about five minutes, but since I had explained everything beforehand, I believe they were satisfied and understood the content.
They had also wished to visit Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden, but they gave up on these due to time constraints.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Ujina Port～Atomic Bomb Dome | 240JPY |
| Total | 240JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Ujina Pier at 10:20, and the tour finished at lunch at 15:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 5 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 10:20 to 15:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Take the shuttle bus to Ujina Port, Atomic Bomb Dome by train, Atomic Bomb Dome and Guide to Okonomiyaki Ichi..
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 240JPY per person across 1 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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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!