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Tour Itinerary
- 8:00 Meet at Hotel
- 8:30 Hiroshima Station
- 9:30 Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Great Torii Gate, Momijidani Park, Shopping Street
- 11:40 Lunch
- 13:10 Miyajimaguchi
- 13:55 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- 14:20 Peace Memorial Museum
- 15:00 Tour ends
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from South America. When we met in the morning, I asked whether they would prefer to visit Miyajima at high tide or low tide, and since they preferred high tide, we started the tour from Miyajima. Although it was cold in the morning, it gradually warmed up, and in the pleasant weather they seemed to enjoy the scenery of Miyajima and the autumn foliage. Since it was the perfect season for autumn leaves, I also took them to Momijidani (Maple Valley). One of the guests enjoyed photography, and they took many photos in various spots and had a wonderful time. At the Peace Memorial Park, they spoke about peace and about the atomic bombing, and I felt that they held thoughts on these matters from many different perspectives. They expressed gratitude that the atomic bombing of Hiroshima had become an opportunity for people around the world to think deeply about the possession of nuclear weapons. Since they were staying in Hiroshima for a few more days, I recommended some sightseeing spots and restaurants before ending the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajima | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Ferry | Miyajimaguchi～Miyajima | 200JPY |
| Section 3 | Ferry | Miyajima～Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park | 1,100JPY |
| Total | 1,720JPY | ||
Hi there! I’m Minori, your local guide in Hiroshima.
I’ve called Hiroshima home for most of my life, and I have been a guide since 2019. My tours are centered on flexibility; I love listening closely to your interests to craft a personalized, high-quality experience just for you.
My life has been a journey of deep exploration, as I have a passion for fully immersing myself in whatever sparks my curiosity. Whether it is graduating from a kimono-making school, building a professional career in accounting, or refining my skills in nail art and makeup, I have always committed myself wholeheartedly to mastering new fields. I am also a dedicated language learner, with experience in English, Spanish, and Russian. I love weaving these diverse professional and personal experiences into our tours to offer you a unique and memorable time. I truly look forward to meeting you in Hiroshima!
Jul 29, 2026
Henk72
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Impressive, sad and beautiful tour. A must do with Minori
The…
Jul 29, 2026
Henk72
Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Impressive, sad and beautiful tour. A must do with Minori
The tour was impressive and very nice. Minori is a great guide. She was good prepared and showed us all important things!
It’s is also good first to go to the museum and the monuments and later to the island.
The museum is impressive and also the monuments and it really and again makes you think………
We humans can develop so many great and good things, but out of some reason do so stupid things 😞
The island was a pleasure to walk around and see the dear in the streets.
Minori to us to the best lunch with best local food ever!!!
Jul 15, 2026
206emiy
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Amazing tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima!
We had an…
Jul 15, 2026
206emiy
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Amazing tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima!
We had an amazing day exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima with Minori. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the history and culture of each place in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. We were travelling as a family with my mum and my three daughters, and Minori was so patient, kind, and flexible, making the day enjoyable for everyone. We highly recommend Minori to anyone visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima!
Jul 11, 2026
DKGV21
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Awesome Guide
Minori was a gem of a guide! Lives right…
Jul 11, 2026
DKGV21
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Awesome Guide
Minori was a gem of a guide! Lives right in Hiroshima and knows everything. Personable and knowledgrable. Do it!
Jun 2, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Wonderful day on Miyajima and in Hiroshima
Wonderful day…
Jun 2, 2026
andreaswH4360FK
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Wonderful day on Miyajima and in Hiroshima
Wonderful day on Miyajima and in Hiroshima.
We had an absolutely amazing day with Minori! Even before the tour started, the service was outstanding: she contacted us via WhatsApp to ask about our wishes and preferences to tailor the day perfectly for us.
She was a fantastic guide with a Lot of knowledge. A major highlight was that she went out of her way to reserve seats right at the counter of an Okonomiyaki restaurant for us, so we could watch the food being prepared up close. Even the rain couldn’t ruin our mood – in fact, it made the island beautifully uncrowded and quiet.
Thank you, Minori, for this unforgettable day! We highly recommend booking with her!