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
- 12:10 p.m. ホテルインターゲート広島のロビーで集合
- 12:20 p.m. 縮景園を訪問
- 1:20 p.m. 広島城を訪問
- 1:45 p.m. カフェ休憩
- 2:20 p.m. 平和記念公園と平和記念資料館を訪問
- 3:30 p.m. ツアー終了
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in ホテルインターゲート広島のロビーで集合 at 12:10, 縮景園を訪問 at 12:20, 広島城を訪問 at 13:20, カフェ休憩 at 13:45, 平和記念公園と平和記念資料館を訪問 at 14:20 and ツアー終了 at 15:30.
What Is a Private Hiroshima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America. I had visited their home region long ago, so we hit it off from the very beginning. They were involved with work related to a Japanese garden back home and were delighted by the scenery of Shukkeien Garden. Depending on the variety, some of the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and looked very beautiful, and they took many photographs. They mentioned that they had been in Japan for about a week but had not yet visited any castles, so they were very pleased to see Hiroshima Castle. At a café we stopped by along the way, they shared amusing stories about experiences back home and showed me many photos. They were also very interested in history, and at the Peace Memorial Park they asked many questions about the history of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb, and the feelings of the people of Hiroshima. Unfortunately, the museum was extremely crowded, and seeing the line, they preferred not to go in. Since we had come all this way, they viewed only the East Building, which was relatively less crowded, and following their wishes we left the museum without proceeding to the Main Building. When we said goodbye in front of the Hotel, they told me that they would love for me to visit their home region again, and that next time they would guide me around the Japanese garden. It made me very happy.
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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
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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!