Hiroshima in One Day: Nishi-Hiroshima Station & Atomic Bomb Dome

Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima for a group visiting from North America. After the group arrived at Hiroshima Station and dropped off their luggage at their hotel, the tour started at 12:30, about an hour and a half later than planned. Although the tour was originally scheduled to end at 20:30, the initially proposed plan of visiting the museum first and then walking around the memorial monuments would not have left enough time to reach the Rest House before its closing time at 18:00. Since the guests wanted to visit the Rest House, the itinerary was adjusted to do the monument tour first. As a result, the guests agreed to end the tour at 19:00 after visiting the museum.

We had a lively conversation about the "Millennium" series written by a Scandinavian crime novelist, which helped deepen our cultural exchange. At Miyajima, the guests enthusiastically photographed the beautiful natural scenery with a single-lens reflex camera, showing a deep interest in the natural beauty of Japan.

At the Peace Memorial Museum, it was memorable to see the guests viewing the exhibits and their explanations with great attention. They also listened with interest to my own experience as a second-generation atomic bomb survivor, and showed interest in the exhibit of the paper crane that President Obama folded himself during his visit to Hiroshima. By sharing such personal experiences, I felt we were able to achieve a deep cultural exchange that went beyond simple sightseeing guidance.

After the tour, the guests expressed a strong wish to see the kagura performance held every Wednesday, so I guided them to the venue. Their keen interest in traditional Japanese performing arts was evident, and it seemed they enjoyed a fulfilling time right up to the end. The day after the tour, I received a heartwarming email that read, "We just wanted to thank you again for accommodating us yesterday. Your authentic storytelling and guidance was very much appreciated!"

This tour required flexible responses to schedule changes, but by prioritizing the guests' wishes, I was able to provide a highly satisfying service. I was reminded of the importance of planning an itinerary that takes facility operating hours, such as the Rest House closing time, into account. At the same time, I truly felt that offering topics rooted in cultural background and sharing personal experiences can lead to deeper exchange.

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