Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour — Guide Yoko
September, 2026
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
- Hotel (7:30) → Travel by taxi → Peace Memorial Museum (7:45) → Peace Park (Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, Atomic Bomb Dome) → Travel via World Heritage Sea Route (10:40) → Miyajima (11:25) → Itsukushima Shrine (12:00) → Lunch and shopping at Omotesando Shopping Street (12:45-14:30) → Travel by ferry and JR → Hiroshima Station (15:30) → Disband in front of the hotel
Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests came from North America and had traveled through Asia before arriving in Fukuoka and Hiroshima, with plans to continue to Kyoto and Tokyo afterward. Because we started early in the morning, the memorial museum was very quiet, allowing the guests to view the exhibits at a leisurely pace. By the time we left the museum, school groups and others had begun to arrive and it started to get crowded, so the guests said they were glad to have seen everything calmly. In the morning there was no rain and the cool, comfortable weather let us stroll through the Peace Park, where the guests took many photos while unhurriedly viewing the cenotaph and the Atomic Bomb Dome. They were also deeply impressed by the pictures made from many folded paper cranes. On Miyajima, they enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the deer. They also enjoyed shopping for souvenirs in the shopping street. On the way back, we returned to Hiroshima Station by ferry and JR train, where we parted ways. A notable stop on the tour was Miyajima, an island near Hiroshima famous for the Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic "floating" torii gate, which appears to rise from the sea at high tide. The island is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is well known for its free-roaming deer, scenic mountain views, and traditional shopping streets lined with local crafts and snacks.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Peace Park～Miyajima | 1,200JPY |
| Total | 1,620JPY | ||
Hello. My name is Yoko Shimada. Families traveling with children are always welcome. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching English to children from toddlers to junior high school students, and I currently work as an online Japanese teacher, especially for children from around the world.
I am a licensed childcare worker, a certified junior high and high school English teacher in Japan, and a guide interpreter licensed by the Hiroshima Prefectural Government.
Because of my experience working with children, I always try to create tours that are warm, flexible, and comfortable for guests of all ages.
I enjoy creating interactive and memorable experiences through conversation, local stories, and small cultural activities such as origami.
I was born in Ehime, raised in Shimane and Hiroshima, and have lived in Hiroshima for more than 30 years. I love meeting people from different countries and learning about different cultures, so please tell me about your country too!
I’m passionate about sharing Hiroshima’s history, culture, food, and beautiful local spots with you, and I will do my best to make your visit enjoyable, memorable, and special. I’m really looking forward to meeting you!
Sep 29, 2026
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Yoko was exactly what we were looking for in a guide.
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Sep 29, 2026
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Q4398TTjades
Yoko was exactly what we were looking for in a guide.
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Our Guide Yoko was amazing. From the clear communication before meeting us , the way she engaged with the kids through numerous pre organised activities. Very knowledgeable in her guiding us through Hiroshima.
A really lovely lady
We would recommend her to anyone wanting a guide in this area. She’s was great.
Thank you.
Jade
( Australia )
Sep 18, 2026
horner92
Yoko is amazing tour guide
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Yoko was amazing. She…
Sep 18, 2026
horner92
Yoko is amazing tour guide
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Yoko was amazing. She is very kind and knowledgeable. She was sure to be in touch with us after we booked the tour to find out what areas we were interested in, and if there was anything we had high on our list to see.
Although all areas are significant, she makes sure to point out key things that we should be sure to see. We had a lot of laughs and truly enjoyed our day with Yoko. She is also a good photographer.
We highly recommend if you are in Hiroshima you book a tour with Yoko!!
Sep 6, 2026
Shelly_H
You must visit Hiroshima
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Our guide Yoko was exceptional on this…
Sep 6, 2026
Shelly_H
You must visit Hiroshima
Viator review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Our guide Yoko was exceptional on this wonderful tour. She thoughtfully provided information about the places we visited and shared captivating stories. Her knowledge and passion made this our favourite experience in Japan. I highly recommend Yoko; she’s a joy to have as a tour leader.
Jul 14, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Great Hiroshima tour with Yoko
Great experience and fantastic private tour…
Jul 14, 2026
alexandergF7340GJ
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Great Hiroshima tour with Yoko
Great experience and fantastic private tour in Hiroshima. Our tour guide, Yoko, had prepared the tour well in advance and we have tailored the tour also considering our kids (13 and 15 years old). The tour lasted around 4 hours. My kids and us all really enjoyed the way Yoko explained the history of the city, the museum, the dome and the garden visit. Highly recommended !