Hiroshima in One Day: Hiroshima Station — Guide Minori
October, 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
- 7:15 Ujina Cruise Terminal meet
- 8:06 Hiroshima Station
- 9:10 Miyajima, Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine, etto Miyajima Exchange Center, Omotesando
- 11:30 Miyajima Port
- 12:15 Hiroshima Peace Park, lunch
- 13:20 Hiroshima Peace Park, monument tour, Rest House, Peace Memorial Museum
- 15:20 Tour ends at Hiroshima Peace Park
What's a Private Cruise Day Tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Europe on a cruise ship stopping in Hiroshima. They had visited Tokyo a few times for work over a decade earlier, but this was their first time visiting Japan for sightseeing, and both of them gave the impression of thoroughly enjoying Japan. They were also struck by how much Tokyo had changed since then. The tour began with a visit to Miyajima, and we were very fortunate: at Itsukushima Shrine we were able to see a local tutelary deity festival, and along the main approach we saw a festival parade centered on young children. The Great Torii Gate was at low tide, so we were also able to walk down beneath it and enjoy taking photographs. Afterward, they enjoyed okonomiyaki for lunch, and then I took them to the Peace Memorial Park, where we walked around the monuments and visited the Peace Memorial Museum. Both guests were especially interested in World War II, including the atomic bombing, and during the high-speed ferry ride from Miyajima to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park we were able to talk at length about topics such as why Japan entered World War II. At the end, they said they would make their own way back to the ferry terminal in Ujina, so we finished the tour ten minutes ahead of schedule. They appeared to have enjoyed the tour, and it was an enjoyable tour for me as well.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Total | 420JPY | ||
Hi there! I’m Minori, your local guide in Hiroshima.
I’ve called Hiroshima home for most of my life, and I have been a guide since 2019. My tours are centered on flexibility; I love listening closely to your interests to craft a personalized, high-quality experience just for you.
My life has been a journey of deep exploration, as I have a passion for fully immersing myself in whatever sparks my curiosity. Whether it is graduating from a kimono-making school, building a professional career in accounting, or refining my skills in nail art and makeup, I have always committed myself wholeheartedly to mastering new fields. I am also a dedicated language learner, with experience in English, Spanish, and Russian. I love weaving these diverse professional and personal experiences into our tours to offer you a unique and memorable time. I truly look forward to meeting you in Hiroshima!
Sep 25, 2026
849sandrac
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We were a group of 3 and had…
Sep 25, 2026
849sandrac
Miyajima Island Afternoons
Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide
We were a group of 3 and had a wonderful tour to Miyajima Island with our guide Menori. Menori picked us up from our hotel and helped us with trains and ferries, making travel seamless. She had a bubbly personality, was easy to talk to and very informative, on aspects of the island and Japanese life. I highly recommend this tour and Menori as a guide.
Sep 24, 2026
778eliay
Uma descoberta, uma experiência inesquecível de Hiroshima
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
A guia…
Sep 24, 2026
778eliay
Uma descoberta, uma experiência inesquecível de Hiroshima
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
A guia Minori Tanaka, muito simpática e gentil nos apresentou Hiroshima de modo prazeroso e com informações completas, tornando nosso tour uma experiência inesquecível.
Muito obrigada Minori!!
広島での素晴らしい発見、忘れられない体験
ガイドの田中みのりさんは、とても親しみやすく優しい方で、楽しく分かりやすく広島を案内してくださいました。豊富な情報を交えながら丁寧に説明してくださり、私たちにとって忘れられない素晴らしいツアーになりました。
みのりさん、本当にありがとうございました！！
Sep 20, 2026
texas925
Great tour & experience!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
This was such an amazing…
Sep 20, 2026
texas925
Great tour & experience!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
This was such an amazing tour! Minori our guide was sooo knowledgeable and made this trip so memorable. It was VERY crowded bc we happened to pick a holiday week🤦🏻♀️ But it was so worth it and Minori navigated those crowds like a pro! No way we would have learned as much as we did and gotten to see everything in one day if we didn’t have her guiding us! Highly recommend.
Sep 5, 2026
Coastal42134850983
Day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Minori was a…
Sep 5, 2026
Coastal42134850983
Day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Minori was a lovely guide. She met us at our hotel and planned a very informative day in Hiroshima and Miyajima. She gave us insights into the events on August 4th 1945, as well as ensuring we had plenty of time for reading information, asking questions and taking photos. We went to a hidden gem for a delicious lunch before taking us on the fast ferry to Miyajima. We learnt the protocol for visiting a shrine. We enjoying sitting having a beer and sharing stories. We did a circular tour of important places in Hiroshima with a lovely guide.