Hiroshima in One Day: /10:10 Miyajima Ferry — Guide miki

Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Peace Park

In the afternoon, it began to snow more heavily than forecast. Some of the guests said they were seeing snow for the very first time and were amazed and delighted by it. Some of the guests opened their mouths toward the sky to catch the snowflakes, clearly having fun. One of the guests twirled again and again in the snow. Before long, another of the guests also began to taste the snow and enjoyed the moment.

There was a strong request today to focus on guiding through the Peace Memorial Park, so we wrapped up Miyajima a little early, which gave us time to walk through the entire park. While guiding the western side of the park, one of the guests wondered, with some regret, why so few people visit a place with so many historically important memorial monuments. At the atomic bomb-related sites, one of the guests could not hold back tears. In particular, the emotions ran very high when I explained that at the Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound there are remains whose names are known but who have never been claimed, and when the guests saw the computer graphics in the museum showing the city before and after the bombing.

As I heard the guests would be staying in Hiroshima again tonight, I suggested entering the Atomic Bomb Museum from 4:30. The tour ended at 5:00, but the guests continued to view the museum until 6:00 afterward. Since it was not a crowded time, I believe they were able to take their time and see it slowly.

The guests thoroughly enjoyed the okonomiyaki they had been looking forward to since we met that day, and they were also able to take their time visiting the museum and memorial monuments, which had been a strong wish of one of the guests. The materials from Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) noted dietary needs, so I was a little concerned about the meal, but the guests had okonomiyaki made with special udon, and everyone enjoyed it greatly, saying how delicious it was.

The guests were cheerful, and waved to me many times as we parted. There were also many questions about peace and the atomic bomb, and I shared information to the extent I was able to answer. It was a truly enjoyable time spent with the guests. That is all.

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Tour Report by miki

Dear guests,
Hello! My name is Miki. I was born and brought up in Hiroshima. I enjoy traveling around Inland Sea areas and I enjoy chatting with guests from overseas!

In Hiroshima, you can see many beautiful rivers and old bridges. Lately, I often take photos of Hiroshima city including bridges and rivers. There are not many tall buildings here, but I know some places you can visit and see the view for free. By the atomic bomb dome, there is a building called Orizuru(paper crane) Tower. You need to pay to go up to the top floor but you can see the view of Hiroshima city and the Miyajima Island(Itsukushima).

Many tourists from overseas as well as Japan want to visit Miyajima Island. You can see a beautiful shrine from Heian Period which is around 12th century and a huge Torii gate in front of the shrine and it is in the water. There are several ways to visit the island from Hiroshima city. If you are going to stay near JR Hiroshima Station, we will visit the island by JR train and JR ferry. If you are staying in the city area, we can go there by streetcar and ferry, or there is a high-speed boat from Peace Memorial Park pier directly to the island and vise versa.

Hoping to see you in the near future!

Miki
Your tour guide in Hiroshima