Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Park — Guide Sumio
October, 2024
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
- 08:30 Meet at Hotel
- 09:00 Peace Park
- 09:45 Miyajima
- 11:30 Mt. Misen Summit
- 13:00 Itsukushima Shrine
- 14:30 Shopping Street
- 16:10 Miyajima Pier
- 16:50 Peace Park
- 17:15 Guide to Tempura Restaurant
- 17:20 Dismissal at Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 08:30, when the guide met the guests at Hotel, and finished at 17:20. The day ran to 8 hours and 50 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Peace Park at 09:00, Miyajima at 09:45, Mt. Misen Summit at 11:30, Itsukushima Shrine at 13:00, Shopping Street at 14:30, Miyajima Pier at 16:10, Peace Park at 16:50 and Guide to Tempura Restaurant at 17:15.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Peace Park to Miyajima (1,100JPY); Miyajima to Peace Park (1,100JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 2,200JPY per person.
What Is a Private Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. Having spent about a month traveling throughout Japan, they arrived in Hiroshima as their final destination. Since they had already sightseen in Hiroshima city the previous day, they requested a tour focused solely on Miyajima for the day. I was a little concerned about the climb up Mount Misen on foot, but some of the guests walked all the way to the summit without any difficulty. The others took the ropeway up, and everyone came down together by ropeway. I only showed them the location of a tempura restaurant for dinner, and the next day they contacted me to say it had been delicious and to thank me.
Click here for more details: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Peace Park～Miyajima | 1,100JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajima～Peace Park | 1,100JPY |
| Total | 2,200JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel at 08:30, and the tour finished at Hotel at 17:20.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours and 50 minutes in total, from 08:30 to 17:20.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Peace Park, Miyajima, Mt. Misen Summit, Itsukushima Shrine, Shopping Street, Miyajima Pier, Peace Park and Guide to Tempura Restaurant.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 2,200JPY 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?
Sumio 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.
Hi,
I am Sumio, a licenced regional guide of Hiroshima. I have been doing the guiding since I retired in 2018.
I was born in Hiroshima and have spent most of my life here in Hiroshima except for eight years in Tokyo and for two years in U.K.
I like guiding and feel always happy to meet people coming from abroad. Perhaps you might visit Hiroshima to know what Hiroshima has been like since the atomic bombing for the first time in human history in 1945. I guide not only to the historical architecture and monuments but also to the situation and feeling of ordinary people suffered. I believe that knowing Hiroshima could contribute to world peace for the future even at grass-roots level.
After visiting Peace Memorial Park, I would like to guide you to Miyajima, the sacred island from ancient time. The island is abundant not only in
history but in natural beauties with a panoramic view if you go up to the top of the island.
I would be pleased to guide as many sightseeing spots as possible and share fun and joy with you!
Looking forward to meeting you in Hiroshima.
Regards,
Sumio