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
- 8:10 Meet at the Itsukaichi Station shuttle bus stop
- Travel to Peace Park by JR and streetcar
- 9:00〜9:50 Peace Park
- 9:50〜10:40 Peace Memorial Museum
- Move to Miyajimaguchi by bus and JR
- 11:30 〜12:30 Okonomiyaki lunch
- Move to Miyajima by ferry
- 12:50〜16:00 Miyajima
- Travel by ferry and JR
- 16:20 Tour ends at the Itsukaichi shuttle bus stop
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 8:10, when the guide met the guests at Itsukaichi Station shuttle bus stop, and finished at 16:20. The day ran to 8 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Peace Park at 9:00, Peace Memorial Museum at 9:50, Okonomiyaki lunch at 11:30 and Miyajima at 12:50.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Itsukaichi Station to Yokogawa Station by train (200JPY); Yokogawa Station to Genbaku Dome-mae Station (240JPY); Peace Memorial Park to Nishi-Hiroshima Station by bus (240JPY); Nishi-Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi by train (330JPY); Miyajimaguchi to Itsukaichi by train (200JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 1,210JPY per person.
What Is a Private Cruise Port Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests visited from Europe by cruise ship. Since Hiroshima was the first port of call, I anticipated that immigration procedures might take some time, so I prepared several plans for the tour. In the end, immigration went more smoothly than expected, and we were able to meet almost exactly on schedule.
The ship was a large vessel carrying around 2,000 passengers, so I expected significant crowds at the Peace Memorial Museum and Itsukushima Shrine. To prepare, I researched the schedules of the group bus tours in advance and arranged our itinerary so that it would not overlap with the bus tour routes. Thanks to this, the guests were able to enjoy both sites relatively comfortably.
The guests were very pleasant, and they were delighted at each place we visited, making it a truly enjoyable tour.
Click here for more details: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Itsukaichi Station～Yokogawa Station | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Yokogawa Station～Genbaku Dome-mae Station | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Peace Memorial Park～Nishi-Hiroshima Station | 240JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Nishi-Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 330JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Itsukaichi | 200JPY |
| Total | 1,210JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Itsukaichi Station shuttle bus stop at 8:10, and the tour finished at Tour ends at the Itsukaichi shuttle bus stop at 16:20.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 8:10 to 16:20.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, Okonomiyaki lunch and Miyajima.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,210JPY per person across 5 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?
Nao 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’m Nao. It’s very nice to meet you. I will be your guide in Hiroshima.
I love travelling abroad and meeting new people, learning about new cultures and eating local food.
Hiroshima has a lot of places to see and delicious local foods to try such as oysters, conger eel rice and I highly recommend Okonomiyaki.
Okonomiyaki is the soul food of Hiroshima. I’d love to tell you more about its history when I finally get to meet you.
Since I was born and raised in Hiroshima, I know all kinds of great spots to visit.
Please feel free to tell me about any concerns or requests you may have before the tour starts.
I look forward to seeing you in my lovely hometown Hiroshima.
kind Regards,
Nao