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
- 9:20 Meet at Hiroshima Station
- 9:34 Board JR
- 10:00 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
- 10:10 Board ferry
- 10:20 Arrive at Miyajima
- 10:30〜11:30 Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine
- 11:45〜12:20 Daisho-in Temple
- 12:30 Drink break on Omotesando
- 13:10 Board World Heritage Sea Route
- 14:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- 16:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 17:00 Orizuru Tower
- 17:40 Disband at Orizuru Tower
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Hiroshima Station at 9:20, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 17:40. The day ran to 8 hours and 20 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch at 14:00.
The itinerary covered Board JR at 9:34, Miyajimaguchi at 10:00, Board ferry at 10:10, Miyajima at 10:20, Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine at 10:30, Daisho-in Temple at 11:45, Drink break on Omotesando at 12:30, Board World Heritage Sea Route at 13:10, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at 15:00, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum at 16:00 and Orizuru Tower at 17:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi by train (420JPY); Miyajima to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (1,200JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 1,620JPY per person.
What Is a Private Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Europe. They seemed to really enjoy taking photographs, and at Miyajima they took many pictures with great care. At Itsukushima Shrine, a bride in traditional Japanese attire happened to be having a photo shoot, so I asked if it would be possible to take a photo together, and they kindly agreed, allowing the guests to have their picture taken alongside her. Since this was such a rare opportunity, the guests were very pleased. They also greatly enjoyed the okonomiyaki we had for lunch. They said that while the okonomiyaki in Osaka had been delicious, the okonomiyaki in Hiroshima was even better, and they were delighted.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajima～Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park | 1,200JPY |
| Total | 1,620JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station at 9:20, and the tour finished at Orizuru Tower at 17:40.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours and 20 minutes in total, from 9:20 to 17:40.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Board JR, Miyajimaguchi, Board ferry, Miyajima, Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple, Drink break on Omotesando, Board World Heritage Sea Route, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Orizuru Tower.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,620JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Lisa is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Hiroshima itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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We had a fantastic day with our local guide Lisa. The tour was well thought out and all transfers and destinations were smooth and enjoyable. Lisa gave us an amazing experience and we would highly recommend this tour to have a full overview of Hiroshima. We enjoyed beautiful fresh oysters and Okonomiyaki in a local setting. So much fun, Thankyou Lisa.