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 @ Hotel
- 10:10 Peace Park (Atomic Bomb Dome, Cenotaph, Peace Memorial Museum)
- 13:05 Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine, Lunch @ Torii, Omotesando Shopping Street)
- 17:00 End @ Peace Park
What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America, staying at a hotel located a little away from Peace Memorial Park. Everything had been confirmed in advance, including a taxi reservation to the hotel and a round-trip booking on the World Heritage sea route, so the day proceeded smoothly and on schedule. The journey between central Hiroshima and Miyajima takes about an hour, and it can be tricky to balance how much to communicate with guests amid crowded trains and boats. Some days you can sit together and keep chatting without worrying about others, while on other days you are seated apart or surrounded by people and can barely talk at all. On this day, we ended up in separate seats on the high-speed ferry. For these guests, Hiroshima came near the end of their trip, and they had already eaten okonomiyaki in both Osaka and Hiroshima, and could not eat seafood, so we had lunch at a Japanese restaurant that served the ramen they wanted. We bought momiji manju at a shop and ate them with complimentary tea in front of the carp pond. They purchased chopsticks as souvenirs and had the name of a friend, "TOM," engraved on them. It was a perfectly clear, cloudless day, and we were able to take many great photos. The guests were fairly quiet, and at first there were not many questions, so it took a little time to warm up, but on the high-speed ferry back we were able to talk about politics and about themselves, and we finished the tour on an enjoyable note.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Peace Park～Miyajima | 2,200JPY |
| Total | 2,200JPY | ||
As a Hiroshima government-certified English-speaking guide, I’ve led over 160 heartfelt tours for guests from around the world. I craft each experience with care, blending history, humor, and emotional resonance to help you connect deeply with this beautiful city and its stories. I love sharing insights about Hiroshima and Japan, but I also enjoy chatting with my guests as if we were friends, learning about each other along the way and creating meaningful moments together. Every tour becomes a unique exchange, shaped by the people I meet. I look forward to welcoming you and guiding you in Hiroshima.
Sep 24, 2025
Paige_M
Lovely and Educational Tour of Hiroshima
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Our guide for this…
Sep 24, 2025
Paige_M
Lovely and Educational Tour of Hiroshima
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Our guide for this tour was Tomoyo- to say she was wonderful is an understatement! She picked us up right at the train station and helped us navigate all that Hiroshima has to offer- providing education on World War II, while also showing us how beautiful the city is in its own right. We really enjoyed the Peace Museum and Hiroshima Castle. Highly recommend!
May 8, 2025
Smatty68
Tomoyo was a star guide
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We really enjoyed our…
May 8, 2025
Smatty68
Tomoyo was a star guide
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We really enjoyed our one day tour of Hiroshima. Tomoyo, our guide, was very sensitive to
our needs and requirements. She went out of her way to make sure we had a really
interesting day. She has a great sense of humour and we enjoyed her company.
Apr 29, 2025
Josh_H
Amazing experience and very grateful for my tour guide Tomoyo
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed…
Apr 29, 2025
Josh_H
Amazing experience and very grateful for my tour guide Tomoyo
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
I honestly had an amazing time. I am so grateful for my guide, Tomoyo. I travelled alone
and despite us finishing the exhibits early, Tomoyo had amazing additional options at the
ready. I highly recommend going on this experience. You will absolutely not regret it.
Apr 29, 2025
Chloe_O
The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Tomoyo was…
Apr 29, 2025
Chloe_O
The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Tomoyo was the best tour guide ever! We had a brilliant day travelling around Miya Jima and Hiroshima. Her knowledge of the history of each place and the cultural traditions is amazing. We had such a lovely time it was one if the best days of our whole Japan trip! Everything was seamless from start to finish. Thank you so much Tomoyo!