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
- 7:30 Meet at Hilton Hiroshima 1st floor lobby → 8:00 Walk to Peace Memorial Park → Atomic Bomb Dome, Memorial Monument for the Mobilized Students → Paper crane folding experience inside the Rest House → Explanation and offering of paper cranes at the Children's Peace Monument → Flame of Peace, Peace Memorial Museum → 11:00 Lunch at Okonomiyaki Uzushio → 12:10 Depart Hiroden Genbaku Dome-mae, arrive 13:10 Hiroden Miyajimaguchi → Land via JR Miyajima Ferry → Itsukushima Shrine, Daigan-ji Temple, Omotesando Shopping Street → JR Miyajima Ferry → Walk to arrive at JR Miyajimaguchi, board the 14:34 train bound for Shiraichi → Arrive Hiroshima Station at 15:01, recommend sake at Omiyage Kaido + finish at 15:30 at the tourist information center inside the concourse
What Is a Private Guided Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. Some of the guests enjoyed games and anime, which is why they chose to visit Hiroshima. At the memorial for the student soldiers, when I explained that "young people not much older than you were sent off to war and forced to give up their futures," the guests looked genuinely astonished. At Miyajima, I spoke about the differences between Shinto and Buddhism and the remarkable skill of traditional shrine carpenters, which impressed the guests greatly, and I was able to witness them picking up a rice scoop. That afternoon, it began to snow very heavily, and although I searched for a place on Miyajima where they could buy a jacket, I could not find one, so as an alternative I suggested, "Let's warm up with hot matcha and momiji manju in a cafe." This idea worked out well, and we managed to complete the day. During the drive, we shared stories about our homes and pets and memories from our school days, getting to know one another, and I enjoyed myself as well.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Genbaku Dome-mae～Hiroden Miyajimaguchi | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Hiroshima | 420JPY |
| Total | 660JPY | ||
Hi there! Let’s Discover True Hiroshima Together!
Hey! I’m HAYATO, and I’m super excited to be your guide in Hiroshima! With about 20 years of living in this amazing place, I can’t wait to share all its hidden treasures, fun stories, and unique culture with you.
Whether you’re into beautiful sights, tasty local food, or fascinating history, I’m here to make sure you have a great time. Together, we’ll uncover both the well-known spots and the little secrets that make Hiroshima truly special.
Let’s make some unforgettable memories while having lots of fun! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you’d like to chat about what we can do together.
Can’t wait to meet you!
Apr 13, 2026
Robin_S
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Great educational tour!
Hayato to was a terrific guide.…
Apr 13, 2026
Robin_S
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Great educational tour!
Hayato to was a terrific guide. Our time was limited and he was sure to show and explain to
us all of the history and most important aspects of Hiroshima! So happy we were able to
come!!!
Apr 9, 2026
bonoc2026
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Thank you Hayato!
The tour was amazing, or tour…
Apr 9, 2026
bonoc2026
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Thank you Hayato!
The tour was amazing, or tour guide Hayato made it so, so fun and spoke amazing English!
Definitely recommend him and the tour to anyone, a true 10/10 experience.
Mar 9, 2026
stuartgiese_g
Great tour
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Had a great day with Hayato his knowledge…
Mar 9, 2026
stuartgiese_g
Great tour
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Had a great day with Hayato his knowledge and passion for Hiroshima was amazing
Highly recommended this tour
And lunch was delicious
Amazing job Hayato
Oct 7, 2025
april_m
Hiroshima with Hayato!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hayato was a great tour guide.…
Oct 7, 2025
april_m
Hiroshima with Hayato!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hayato was a great tour guide. My family and I loved our time in Hiroshima and Miyajima with him. He took us to a local cuisine for lunch after the peace memorial and before heading to Miyajima. He has a lot of knowledge of the area and was also very communicative. My children also loved him. We ended up spending more time than planned and he was so gracious to stay with us extra time and make sure we had the best time while we were here. I would highly recommend booking with Hayato. We have been in Japan for 2 weeks and this was our best day we had!