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
- 9:10 Meet at the Shinkansen platform at Hiroshima Station
- 9:23 Board JR
- 9:50 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
- 10:10 Board ferry
- 10:30 Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine
- 11:30 Daishoin Temple
- 12:00 Omotesando
- 12:55 Board the World Heritage Sea Route
- 13:40 Lunch
- 14:30 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- 15:35 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 16:50 Since they wanted to go shopping at Hondori, we disband here
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 9:10, when the guide met the guests at Shinkansen platform at Hiroshima Station, and finished at 16:50. The day ran to 7 hours and 40 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch at 13:40.
From there the group visited Board JR at 9:23, Miyajimaguchi at 9:50, Board ferry at 10:10, Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine at 10:30, Daishoin Temple at 11:30, Omotesando at 12:00, Board the World Heritage Sea Route at 12:55, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at 14:30 and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum at 15:35.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi by train (420JPY); Miyajima to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (1,200JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 1,770JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors from North America.
Since they enjoyed food, I introduced some recommended local foods on the train. In Miyajima, they enjoyed lemonade, oysters, and cheese-filled momiji manju. They loved the cheese-filled momiji manju so much that they bought a lot as souvenirs, even though the shelf life was short. At the Peace Memorial Museum, we talked together about peace. They said they would definitely love to return to both Miyajima and Hiroshima, which made me very happy.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajima～Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park | 1,200JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | Hiroshima～Hiroshima | 150JPY |
| Total | 1,770JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Shinkansen platform at Hiroshima Station at 9:10, and the tour finished at Since they wanted to go shopping at Hondori, we at 16:50.
How long does the tour last?
About 7 hours and 40 minutes in total, from 9:10 to 16:50.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Board JR, Miyajimaguchi, Board ferry, Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple, Omotesando, Board the World Heritage Sea Route, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,770JPY per person across 3 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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