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
- 1. 9:30 Meeting them in front of the banner at Hiroshima station
- 2. 11:00 Arriving at Miyajima Island
- 3. 12:10 finishing the visit to Itsukushima Shrine
- 4. 12:30 Having snacks instead of lunch
- 5. 13:18 Taking a streetcar to the A-bomb Dome
- 6. 16:00 Finishing the tour in the Peace Memorial Park, including the A-bomb Dome, Hiroshima National Memorial Hall, the hypocenter, the Children's monument, and others
- 7. 17:00 finishing the visit to the Museum
- 8. 17:40 Goodbye in front of the Shinkansen gate
Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group whose final destination on their trip was Hiroshima. Before the tour, I had used the messaging system in the booking platform to let them know that a guided visit inside Hiroshima Castle might not be possible due to time constraints, but it seems this message did not reach them. The guests said several times that they had contacted me through the booking platform to request a change of meeting point and to enter Hiroshima Castle, but those messages never reached me either. They also mentioned that they had noted a strict vegetarian requirement in the inclusion notes, but I could not find any such entry. These discrepancies caused considerable difficulty, and I would like to ask whether there was something I did wrong. Please let me know.
Prepared to guide them inside Hiroshima Castle, I took the group to the A-Bomb Dome, but they told me, "Some of us don't want to visit Hiroshima Castle, so please focus the tour on the Peace Memorial Park and the museum."
While I was carefully guiding them through the Peace Memorial Park, I noticed that some of the guests had difficulty walking and others were quite tired. Some of the guests were deeply interested in the atomic bombing, while the rest of the group were tired. They said Hiroshima was the last stop on their trip. Even so, everything went smoothly, and without using taxis (with nine people, three taxis would have been needed) I guided them to the Shinkansen entrance of Hiroshima Station and saw them off there. They thanked me warmly.
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 | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～A-bomb Dome | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Peace Park～Hiroshima Station | 240JPY |
| Total | 900JPY | ||
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Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the…
Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—meeting us at the station and making everything feel effortless and perfectly organized.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, especially about Hiroshima’s history. What made the experience even more special is that her perspective comes from someone who was born and raised there. Hearing the stories, details, and context directly from her added a level of depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get otherwise.
Beyond her knowledge, Yoshi is just a beautiful human being—kind, warm, and genuinely caring. Spending the day with her felt like a hug to the heart. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and fully present in such a meaningful place.
She guided us through every site with perfect timing and intention, making sure we experienced everything without ever feeling rushed.
If you are visiting Hiroshima, I cannot recommend Yoshi enough. Seeing the city through her eyes is something truly unforgettable.
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko…
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko en een overtuigend betoog voor vrede met een
persoonlijk verhaal dat ons echt raakte!
歴史を巡る興味深い旅
ヨシコさんによる興味深いガイドツアーで、平和への強い訴えと個人的な体験談が語られ、私たちの心に深く響きました。
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed…
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed and interesting guide (Yoshi). Highly recommended. All
the main sights were included at a good pace.
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is…
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is our tourguide. She is a super nice lady, very informative and knowledgeable person.
Our group is very appreciated to have her as tourguide. The tour itself covers all highlight
of Peace Memorial and Miyajima island