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
- 10:30 Meet at Hiroshima Station
- 11:50 Itsukushima Shrine
- 12:30 Kurawanka (Restaurant)
- 13:40 Omotesando Shopping Street
- 15:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 15:30 Children's Peace Monument, Rest House, Flame of Peace
- 16:00 Atomic Bomb Dome
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Itsukushima Shrine at 11:50, Kurawanka (Restaurant) at 12:30, Omotesando Shopping Street at 13:40, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum at 15:00, Children's Peace Monument, Rest House, Flame of Peace at 15:30 and Atomic Bomb Dome at 16:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima by ferry (300JPY); Miyajima to Miyajimaguchi by ferry (200JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 500JPY per person.
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The guests told me that sightseeing in Hiroshima was the final stop of their trip in Japan. Overall, my impression was that on this trip the guests came mainly to take photos and to buy plenty of souvenirs for family and friends. The sightseeing in Hiroshima was done by limousine.
For Itsukushima Shrine, since the guests had visited many shrines during their trip to Kyoto the day before, this time they did not go inside and instead took photos of the exterior. They were also very pleased to take photos in front of the Great Torii Gate. As one of the guests had already been to Hiroshima before and recommended Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, the okonomiyaki we had for lunch was greatly appreciated.
The guests were very interested in the history of Hiroshima, and we talked a lot about Hiroshima and the war. Many questions came up, such as "Why was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?" and "Why did people continue to live here even after the atomic bombing?"
At Hiroshima Station, the guests wanted to change their tickets, so I helped them make the change.
When we said goodbye at the end, they told me, "It was so much fun, thank you," and the guiding came to a close.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Ferry | Miyajimaguchi～Miyajima | 300JPY |
| Section 2 | Ferry | Miyajima～Miyajimaguchi | 200JPY |
| Total | 500JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Itsukushima Shrine, Kurawanka (Restaurant), Omotesando Shopping Street, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Children's Peace Monument, Rest House, Flame of Peace and Atomic Bomb Dome.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 500JPY 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?
Michi 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.
Hello, I’m Minami Michimoto, your guide. Thank you for planning to visit Japan. Let me introduce myself. I have lived in Indiana, USA, for 9 years. Later, I grew up in Hiroshima and I have stayed my life mostly in Hiroshima. Hiroshima has two world heritage that is The Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. The localities are lemon, oysters, Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), and conger eel.
My favorite foods are tofu and natto, and my favorite color is green. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and swimming. How about you? Please share some information about yourself with me while I guide you. I am committed to ensuring you have a memorable trip. Feel free to let me know if you have any specific places you’d like to visit or places you’d prefer to avoid. I will tailor a plan to suit your preferences. I know a lot about Hiroshima, so I definitely can share a good spot for you.
Jul 7, 2025
The4Monkeys
Hiroshima tour—Excellent experience even in the heat!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yesterday we…
Jul 7, 2025
The4Monkeys
Hiroshima tour—Excellent experience even in the heat!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yesterday we four had the pleasure of touring Hiroshima with Mishi! Not only was she an excellent guide (speaks English very well), she went above and beyond to hire a driver at the last minute due to our concerns about the extreme heat (95 degrees). Honestly, the addition of a dedicated car/driver was a splurge ($380) but made the day SO much more enjoyable. We started at the Hiroshima Peace Museum/Memorial, walked the monument area to the Atomic Bomb dome before stopping for lunch at a GREAT ramen restaurant she recommended. Afterwards we drove to the ferry dock for the 10min ride to Miyajima. What a beautiful island! If you missed the deer at Nara, you can enjoy them here. Try some ice cream-yummy! The ride back to the cruise ship was a welcomed AC experience which saved a lot of time compared with other options. Michi navigated us to convenience stores when we needed a break from the heat and some cold drinks.
Visiting Hiroshima is such a moving experience. You can’t help but feel the devastation caused by war. I’m thankful we had such a great tour and guide so we could appreciate it to its fullest.
Aug 10, 2024
Rudy_P
Half day tour to Peace Memorial.
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Michi was an excellent…
Aug 10, 2024
Rudy_P
Half day tour to Peace Memorial.
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Michi was an excellent guide, making sure that things went well. She met us at the terminal with her checkered flag. After a quick discussion she managed to find a van which would take us to the peace memorial and back instead of using 2 separate taxis. This kept our group together and was less expensive.
At the museum she spoke with the staff so we could store 2 children strollers while we went thru museum.
All throughout she provided info about the city, pointed out exhibits in the museum we should pay attention to.
As a citizen of Hiroshima, she stressed the theme that we should not let another Hiroshima happen. After going to thru the museum, we all felt we should work towards this goal.
I would recommend this tour and Michi as a guide.
Aug 3, 2024
FabioC2492
Amazing tour Hiroshima with Minami Michimoto
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
A beautiful day…
Aug 3, 2024
FabioC2492
Amazing tour Hiroshima with Minami Michimoto
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
A beautiful day with the guide: Minami Michimoto and a day full of activities and really interesting and amazing.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate.
Making every stop on our itinerary interesting and engaging🫶🏻.
Jul 15, 2024
John L
Fascinating day out
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Michi was a fantastic guide…
Jul 15, 2024
John L
Fascinating day out
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Michi was a fantastic guide and clearly proud of her city. She gave us a real insight into the
history and culture which we all really appreciated.