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
- 10:00 Meet at the Shinkansen entrance of Hiroshima Station → 10:15 Take the streetcar to Genbaku Dome-mae → 10:40 Arrive at the Orizuru Tower observation deck → 11:00 Explain the Peace Memorial Park from the observation deck → After a short break at the tower's café, 12:00 Paper crane making and paper crane drop experience → 12:30 After visiting the hypocenter and the Memorial Monument for the Mobilized Students, buy some light food at 7-Eleven and have lunch at the free lounge on the 2nd floor of the Rest House → 13:20 Visit the Children's Peace Monument, the Flame of Peace, the Memorial Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, and the Peace Memorial Museum shop → 14:00 Buy momiji manju at the momiji manju vending machine near Café Ponte → 14:30 Take the streetcar from Genbaku Dome-mae → Ride while eating momiji manju on board and arrive at Hiroden Miyajima-guchi at 15:30 → Board the ferry and arrive at Miyajima Pier at 16:00 → 16:15 Visit Itsukushima Shrine and do some light shopping at Omotesando shopping street → 16:50 Take the ferry and walk to JR Miyajima-guchi, arriving at 17:30 → 18:00 Disband at Hiroshima Station
What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour Like on a Rainy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. The trip to Japan came about at the strong request of some of the guests, and they came to Hiroshima because they felt the whole group should learn about the history of Hiroshima. Since it was raining heavily that day, I spontaneously suggested going up Orizuru Tower, partly to take shelter from the rain, and once we got to the top, the guests were moved, saying, "This is a breathtaking view, it's amazing." Some of the guests loved going down by the slide and tried it many times. On Miyajima, perhaps because of the rain and the low tide, the ground was muddy, and there was a bit of trouble as feet got caught and shoes got wet, but we dealt with it using a towel we had brought. I ended the tour with the hope that the next generation would become messengers of peace. In their thank-you email afterward, they wrote that everyone was very satisfied, which was a great relief.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima～Genbaku Dome-mae | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Genbaku Dome-mae～Hiroden Miyajima-guchi | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Miyajima-guchi～Hiroshima | 420JPY |
| Total | 900JPY | ||
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!