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
- 9:15 meet(streetcar）
- 10:00 Peace Park
- 11:00 Museum
- 12:15 Orizuru Tower
- 13:00 After the tour ends, lunch~by taxi to the port
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 9:15, when the guide met the guests at (streetcar）, and finished at 13:00. The day ran to 3 hours and 45 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Peace Park at 10:00, Museum at 11:00 and Orizuru Tower at 12:15.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kaigan-dori by Hiroshima Electric Railway～Hondori／Hiroshima Electric Railway (240JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 240JPY per person.
What Is a Private Hiroshima Peace Park and City Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Hiroshima, and they enjoyed riding the city streetcars. Initially, the group had expressed interest in Hiroshima Castle, but since their previous port of call had been Kochi, where they had already visited Kochi Castle, we decided to see how things went after visiting the Peace Memorial Park. The temperature exceeded 35 degrees again today. Each member of the group studied the exhibits at the museum very attentively, and one of the guests remarked that it was the most impactful museum they had ever seen. Another member of the group was researching nuclear weapons, nuclear energy, and their effects for a university project, and was especially engaged. After that, I recommended the Orizuru Tower, and the group went inside, enjoying a paper crane experience. Since Hiroshima Castle could also be seen clearly from the observation deck, this was especially appreciated. After the tour ended, we enjoyed lunch together. The group loved ramen, so although I recommended okonomiyaki, they chose a lunch of ramen and gyoza. They seemed very satisfied, saying it was the best ramen and gyoza they had ever had. Afterward, they headed to the port by taxi.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Kaigan-dori/Hiroshima Electric Railway～Hondori／Hiroshima Electric Railway | 240JPY |
| Total | 240JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at (streetcar） at 9:15, and the tour finished at After the tour ends, lunch~by taxi to the port at 13:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 3 hours and 45 minutes in total, from 9:15 to 13:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Peace Park, Museum and Orizuru Tower.
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?
Mai 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.
Hello! I was born and raised in Hiroshima. For many years, I accompanied Japanese tourists domestically and abroad to create enjoyable travel experiences. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve started to focus on rediscovering my hometown and its charm. This has inspired me to share the wonders of Hiroshima with more foreign visitors, and I’ve shifted my career to work as a local guide, welcoming you.
I love the Japanese proverb “ichigo ichie” (一期一会)(once in a lifetime opportunity)
It means to cherish each moment and every encounter, as they are unique and irreplaceable. I always look forward to meeting wonderful people with excitement and anticipation. As I guide you through Hiroshima, I hope we can share our many thoughts and deepen our mutual understanding.
I would be happy to help make your trip to Hiroshima the best experience possible!
I have a wide range of interests, including dancing, doing yoga, horseback riding, and farming. Whenever something sparks my curiosity, I can’t help but give it a try!
Would you like to spend a wonderful time together?
Jul 14, 2026
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sophiau124
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Review for Hiroshima / Miyajima Guide MIA
My HIROSHIMA and Miyajima guide Mai was absolutely wonderful…I booked 3 guides from Japan Guide Agency and she was the best one. From the time I booked her for my July 12 Hiroshima & Miyajima trip until the time we met on 12 July 2026 at Hiroshima Train Station (I arrived around 9:50am) , she maintained excellent communication with me. She was extremely informative about every corner of the park and the history of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. She made sure that I see everything and she made sure that I understand the significance of everything we saw together. She was also extremely prepared…she came to our meeting with a big folder…and shared with me photos and other documents that helped me understand various sections of the park better. After Hiroshima Memorial Park, she took me to Miyajima…which was also a wonderful place to see with her. After our day ended, I asked her to take me to somewhere unique to Hiroshima — she took me to a wonderful place to have OKONOMIYAKI ….I could never find the place where we had dinner together myself.
Overall, MIA is an extremely kind, extremely hard working, extremely thoughtful, extremely professional, reliable and friendly guide for Hiroshima and Miyajima. I consider myself very lucky to be assigned to her for my Hiroshima day in Japan and she made sure that I have the best experience in Hiroshima and I did. She represents Japan and HIROSHIMA with great integrity and responsibility. I highly recommend EVERYONE to see Hiroshima and Miyajima with MIA. I really can not imagine that you can find a guide better than MIA for Hiroshima and Miyajima.
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Mai’s tour of Hiroshima was absolutely stellar! She was remarkably knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the entire tour. We visited a few fascinating historical sites, and when we made a last minute change of plans and asked her to come with us to the museum, she kindly agreed – and what a great decision it was to take her with us! She explained minute details that we never would have known on our own (that weren’t on the plaques!) and told us many moving stories to explain everything we were looking at. She made our day in Hiroshima the best day of our trip so far. Mai is absolutely fantastic, and we would highly recommend her to other families!
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Mai was a great guide….
Mai was a great guide. Met us at our hotel. Then went to Miyajama and peace memorial park. Great experience. She even took us to some great places for food and drink. Make sure you have a pasmo or suica card.
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