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
- 11:00 Meet up at Hiroshima Station
- (Travel: JR → Miyajima JR Ferry)
- 12:00 Miyajima
- (Miyajima walk: Itsukushima Shrine → Omoto Park → Daisho-in → shopping, street food)
- 15:00 Miyajima Pier
- (Travel: Miyajima JR Ferry → JR → Hiroshima Bus)
- 16:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- (Peace Park walk: Museum → Cenotaph → cherry blossom stroll along the river → Atomic Bomb Dome)
- 17:30 Taxi
- (Travel: Atomic Bomb Dome – Hiroshima Castle)
- 17:45 Hiroshima Castle
- (Walk → walk on foot → Shukkeien Garden)
- 18:10 Shukkeien Garden
- (Walk: garden cafe → night cherry blossoms → walk on foot)
- 19:10 Disband at Hiroshima Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 11:00, when the guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station, and finished at 19:10. The day ran to 8 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Miyajima at 12:00, Miyajima Pier at 15:00, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at 16:00, Taxi at 17:30, Hiroshima Castle at 17:45 and Shukkeien Garden at 18:10.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station by train (420JPY); Miyajimaguchi Station to Nishi-Hiroshima Station by train (330JPY); Nishi-Hiroshima Station to Peace Memorial Park by train (240JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 990JPY per person.
Title: What Can You See on a Private Cherry Blossom Tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Europe whose main wish was simply to see the cherry blossoms. For that reason, on Miyajima we went as far as Omoto Park, a spot not often visited by tourists. There were few people, and they liked it very much. I also guided them to a blade and cutlery shop on Miyajima, which they enjoyed greatly, and they purchased some items. As they did not eat pork, they instead enjoyed a beef curry bread at a curry bread shop. Afterward, they took in the cherry blossoms at the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden. At Shukkeien Garden in particular, they were delighted to be able to attend a nighttime illumination event held only during the cherry blossom season. I was glad to be able to show them cherry blossoms at every location.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi Station～Nishi-Hiroshima Station | 330JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Nishi-Hiroshima Station～Peace Memorial Park | 240JPY |
| Total | 990JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hiroshima Station at 11:00, and the tour finished at Hiroshima Station at 19:10.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 11:00 to 19:10.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Miyajima, Miyajima Pier, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Taxi, Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 990JPY per person across 3 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?
Yuki 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 YUKI (you-key), a licensed local tour guide in Hiroshima and in my 50s. I was in Alberta, Canada when I was young as a Japanese language teacher for two years. So, although I am not a native English speaker, I can speak English.
What would you like to enjoy in Hiroshima? The two World Heritage sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima, are must-sees. You can also enjoy gourmet food, shopping, and watching sports! The most popular sport in Hiroshima is professional baseball. Our team is the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Red is the team color. That’s why we love the color red. Why not enjoy watching a baseball game at an open-air stadium? I will customize a tour based on your interests. I want you to enjoy a fun tour as if you were going around local spots with a close friend in Hiroshima.
Sep 22, 2026
ginnyb1970
A fantastic couple of days in Hiroshima with Yuki
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Sep 22, 2026
ginnyb1970
A fantastic couple of days in Hiroshima with Yuki
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Yuki was one of the best guides we’ve had in Japan! She planned an itinerary around the things we wanted to see, made great suggestions, and helped us understand both the history and restoration of Hiroshima.
She struck exactly the right balance between explanation and giving us time to reflect on what we were seeing. We never felt rushed, and her knowledge and enthusiasm really brought the city to life.
Yuki also helped us secure tickets to a Carp game and came along to explain the game and introduce us to the whole experience — complete with plenty of enthusiastic supporters and Carp gear!
We had a fantastic couple of days together and really enjoyed having Yuki as our guide. Highly recommended — knowledgeable, thoughtful and great company.
Sep 15, 2026
B2108ZHalicef
Beautiful Miyajima Tour with Yuki
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Yuki was a wonderful, kind, and…
Sep 15, 2026
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Beautiful Miyajima Tour with Yuki
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Yuki was a wonderful, kind, and knowledgeable guide for our tour from Hiroshima to Miyajima. The island tour was a 10 out of 10, plus Yuki went above and beyond to help us navigate the trains, ferry rides, and even the luggage service between our hotels. She was delightful and we would definitely book with her again.
Sep 5, 2026
M5600IBmarthat
Hiroshima history of the atomic bomb
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Yuki was excellent. She was…
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Hiroshima history of the atomic bomb
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Yuki was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and was also willing to share personal family experiences of the atomic bomb. While and extremely difficult tragedy to learn about, Yuki paced the tour very well for us to absorb everything.
Aug 17, 2026
T2887YRamyc
Thank you Yuki
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It was such a wonderful day with Yuki.…
Aug 17, 2026
T2887YRamyc
Thank you Yuki
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
It was such a wonderful day with Yuki. She kindly took our family on a tour of Hiroshima and shared so many meaningful stories along the way.
The tour was peaceful and thoughtfully guided, although it was deeply moving and at times difficult to see the painful history of Hiroshima. Yuki’s kindness and thoughtful storytelling made the experience even more meaningful.
We truly appreciated the time she spent with us and are very grateful for this memorable experience. Thank you, Yuki! ❤️