Hiroshima Peace Park Customized 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
- Hiroshima Station (9:30) → Travel by bus → Shukkeien Garden (10:00) → Travel by taxi → Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (11:20) → Peace Park (Memorial Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, Rest House, Atomic Bomb Dome) → Dismiss
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The guests were a group visiting from Europe, arriving from Osaka. It was raining, but not too heavily, and it was a cool and comfortable day. They enjoyed the scenery of Shukkeien Garden and took many photos. Some of the guests found the contents of the museum a little frightening, but they viewed everything very earnestly. Since one of the guests had been collecting stamps from various sightseeing spots, they were delighted to get the stamps from the museum and the rest house as well. We all folded paper cranes together and offered them at the Children's Peace Monument. They seemed to enjoy origami as well and had a wonderful time. I guided them to the Atomic Bomb Dome, then took them to the tram stop bound for Hiroshima Station, where we parted ways. A notable stop on the tour was the Atomic Bomb Dome. The Atomic Bomb Dome is one of the most recognized landmarks in Hiroshima and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It stands as a preserved ruin from the atomic bombing of 1945, serving as a powerful symbol of peace and a reminder of the tragedy of nuclear weapons. Located along the river near the Peace Memorial Park, it draws visitors from around the world who come to reflect and pay their respects.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～In front of Shukkeien Garden | 240JPY |
| Total | 240JPY | ||
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.
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed…
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
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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
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You must visit Hiroshima
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Our guide Yoko was exceptional on this…
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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
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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 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 !