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
- 09:00 Visit Hiroshima Ujina port
- 09:30 Tour start
- Take tram to the Peace Memorial Park
- 10:30 Visit the monuments in the Peace Park
- Atomic Bomb Dome→ Aioi bridge → Children's Peace Monument →Peace Bell → Cenotaph
- 11:00 Peace Memorial Museum
- 12:00 visit Miyajima by boat
- visit itsukushima shrine, lunch
- 15:30 Back to Ujina port by boat
- Tour finish
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Hiroshima Ujina port at 09:00, Tour start at 09:30, the monuments in the Peace Park at 10:30, Peace Memorial Museum at 11:00, Miyajima by boat at 12:00 and Back to Ujina port by boat at 15:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kaigan-dori to Hondori (240JPY); Peace Park to Miyajima by ferry (1,100JPY); Miyajima to Ujina Port by ferry (1,150JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 2,490JPY per person.
Title: What's a Private Cruise Port Day Tour in Japan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests arrived on a cruise ship, with the ship arriving in port at 9:00 and departing at 18:00, so it was a very tight schedule. To get around efficiently, we traveled by ship. The restaurant we stopped at took a very long time to serve the meal, which I felt bad about. The tour had a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and since the guests spoke Spanish, we also enjoyed conversing in Spanish. To catch the free shuttle bus, the tour ended two hours early. (In fact, we could have extended it by about another hour, but some of the guests were nervous about the time, likely because the next port was Busan.)
Click here for more details: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Kaigan-dori～Hondori | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Ferry | Peace Park～Miyajima | 1,100JPY |
| Section 3 | Ferry | Miyajima～Ujina Port | 1,150JPY |
| Total | 2,490JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hiroshima Ujina port, Tour start, the monuments in the Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, Miyajima by boat and Back to Ujina port by boat.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 2,490JPY 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?
Tomoe 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, my namae is Tomoe Ishihara.
I am qualified as a Hiroshima prefecture tour guide interpreter.
I have been a tour guide in Hiroshima for three years, mainly working as an interpreter guide at the Japanese traditional garden, Miyajima Island, and Peace Memorial Park.
Through my activities as a tour guide, I would like to convey the wonders of beautiful traditional Japanese culture.
I speak English, Spanish, and Japanese. I love art, traveling, movies, reading, and cooking.
Let me be your guide to help you create wonderful memories of your trip to Hiroshima!
May 24, 2026
James_W
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Best tour on our trip
Tomoe was absolutely a…
May 24, 2026
James_W
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Best tour on our trip
Tomoe was absolutely a fantastic guide. She was so knowledgeable and kept us interested the entire day. Weeks before we arrived Tomoe sent us three options for sites to see and worked very hard to personalize the tour to our interests. When we got done our three kids told us that was the best tour on our trip. If you can request Tomoe you won’t be disappointed.
Mar 18, 2026
richardF7501FH
Perfectly balanced tour
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Tomoe gave us an excellent tour. The…
Mar 18, 2026
richardF7501FH
Perfectly balanced tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Tomoe gave us an excellent tour. The bomb monument & associated areas were treated with great respect whilst giving us lots of factual information.
The rest of the tour was varied & interesting.
Tomoe has a great sense of humour that we enjoyed very much, nothing was too much trouble,
Oct 12, 2025
Jennifer L
Historical Must!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Tomeo offered a great deal of fascinating…
Oct 12, 2025
Jennifer L
Historical Must!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Tomeo offered a great deal of fascinating historical information and insightful cultural context. The experience was both educational and engaging, with personalized recommendations that made it feel truly tailored. We felt cared for and a priority. Highly recommend!
Jul 20, 2025
TATIANA_M
Gran ciudad y gran city tour
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Es un excelente tour…
Jul 20, 2025
TATIANA_M
Gran ciudad y gran city tour
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Es un excelente tour con Tomoe nuestra guía. Siempre atenta a nuestras necesidades, a explicar cada detalle, con paciencia y amabilidad. Nos hizo un recorrido privado a nuestra medida y requerimientos. Más de lo que esperábamos.
Nos llevó a una experiencia inolvidable de preparar nuestra comida en un lugar local y tuvimos unos momentos en familia increíbles.
Hiroshima es una gran ciudad, hermosa, muy especial, única y llena de sensibilidad histórica.
Altamente recomendable.
2025年7月20日
TATIANA_M
素晴らしい街と素晴らしいシティツアー
Viatorレビュー：「広島市 4時間プライベートウォーキングツアー（有資格ガイド付き）」
ガイドのともえさんによる素晴らしいツアーでした。
いつも私たちのニーズに気を配り、すべての細部を丁寧に、親切に説明してくれました。私たちに合わせたプライベートツアーをしてくれて、期待以上の内容でした。
地元のお店で料理体験をするという、忘れられない体験も用意してくれ、家族で素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。
広島は本当に素晴らしい街で、美しく、特別で、歴史的な感受性に満ちています。
とてもおすすめです。