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
- 10:30 a.m. – Meet at the Shinkansen Gate of Hiroshima Station
- 10:50 a.m. – Visit the beautiful Shukkeien Garden
- 12:00 p.m. – Get ferry tickets to Miyajima Island at the ferry terminal in Peace Park
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch at Okonomiyaki restaurant
- 1:15 p.m. – Visit Peace Memorial Park and the Peace Memorial Museum
- 2:30 p.m. – End of the tour at the ferry terminal in Peace Park
Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shukkeien, Okonomiyaki, and the Ferry to Miyajima
The guests were university students visiting from Europe. The booking was made two days before the tour, and after one email there was no message about the Shinkansen arrival time, so I was a little worried, but the guests contacted me on the morning of the tour to say they would arrive at the reserved time, and we were able to start the tour as planned. Since it was very hot, we tried to use the bus as much as possible while getting around. The guests said they had traveled from Europe to the Middle East, then to Asia before coming to Japan, so they had gotten used to the heat. At Shukkeien Garden they took many photos, and they were delighted that the weather was clear and that the contrast between the color of the sky and the garden was beautiful. Right after we met at Hiroshima Station, the guests said they also wanted to go to Miyajima after the tour, so after Shukkeien we went to buy ferry tickets and then had lunch. The guests were very impressed with the okonomiyaki I recommended for lunch, and they said it was the most delicious meal they had eaten on this trip. They asked the restaurant staff and filmed a video of the okonomiyaki being made. They said they wanted to be able to make it themselves so they could eat it again after returning home. The museum was very crowded, but there was not much of a line, so the guests saw the highlights, and I guided them to the ferry terminal for Miyajima, ending the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station／JR Bus Chugoku～Shukkeien-mae | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shukkeien-mae～Kamiyacho／JR Bus Chugoku | 240JPY |
| Total | 480JPY | ||
Hello. My name is Mari.
I am a certified local tour guide in Hiroshima.
I was born and grew up in Hiroshima until I entered in a university in Tokyo.
After 6 years in Tokyo, I came back to Hiroshima because I really love my hometown and wanted to spend the rest of my life here.
Hiroshima is very comfortable city to live in and rich in nature.
I am so happy that I have been able to raise my kids here.
Hiroshima is absolutely full of beautiful and historically important places and also the great food.
I am so excited to introduce the wonderful experiences here in Hiroshima and hope you will come to love this place, too.
Look forward to meeting you.
Jul 27, 2026
Jen_S21
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
The highlight of our trip!
Mari was an excellent…
Jul 27, 2026
Jen_S21
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
The highlight of our trip!
Mari was an excellent guide and really was the highlight of our 17 day Japan trip. She had great information about Hiroshima, the history and culture. I had selected a start time for the tour but she reached out to recommend a slightly earlier start so we could hit the tide schedule just right for Miyajima Island, which I really appreciated. She also had recommendations for stuff to see and foods to eat. As we took a short break from all the walking, she told us the story of Sadako and the paper cranes, then showed us how to fold our own paper crane and had a bag we could put it in to take it home. It made for a wonderful souvenir. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour, especially if you are lucky enough to get Mari as your guide!
Jul 26, 2026
Celine B
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
A faire
Une belle visite, bcp d’émotions.
Mari a été…
Jul 26, 2026
Celine B
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
A faire
Une belle visite, bcp d’émotions.
Mari a été une super guide et nous a permis de mieux comprendre ce quil s’est passé ici. Merci à elle
やるべきこと
とても素晴らしい見学でした。たくさんの感動がありました。
Mariさんはとても素晴らしいガイドで、この場所で何が起こったのかをより深く理解できるように案内してくださいました。ありがとうございました。
Jun 25, 2026
Bill_C
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
My son and I really…
My son and I really…
Jun 25, 2026
Bill_C
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My son and I really…
My son and I really enjoyed our tour with our tour guide Mari. She was extremely
knowledgeable and engaging. We felt like she went above and beyond to ensure a good
experience.
Jun 22, 2026
Beth W
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Mari is a fantastic guide for your Visit…
Jun 22, 2026
Beth W
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Mari is a fantastic guide for your Visit to Hiroshima!!
Mari was a fantastic guide !!! I hope you get her when you book this tour!!! She is charming and quite knowledgeable . We had some poignant moments at the peace park and such interesting insights into the Japanese culture and history. She knows the ins and outs taking us a bit off the beaten track as requested. And we had a great lunch !!!! The traditional Japanese layered pancake whose name I cannot spell. I look forward some day to returning and meeting up again with dear Mari!