Hiroshima in One Day: hypocenter & Hiroshima Station

July, 2025

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

• 9:00　Meet at the Hotel
• 9:02　Head to the hypocenter by bus
• 9:15　Arrive at Hondori and head to the hypocenter
• 9:20　Arrive at the hypocenter
• 　　　Tour of monuments　Museum
• 12:05　Finish the museum tour and head to Nishi-Hiroshima by bus
• 12:17　Arrive at Nishi-Hiroshima　Head to Miyajimaguchi by JR
• 12:24　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
• 12:30　Lunch at Okonomiyaki Hanako
• 13:30　Finish the meal and head to Miyajima by ferry
• 13:40　Arrive at Miyajima
• 15:45　Finish sightseeing in Miyajima and head to Miyajimaguchi
• 15:55　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
• 16:03　Head from Miyajimaguchi Station to Hiroshima Station
• 16:20　Arrive at Hiroshima Station
• 　　　　Guide to the taxi stand and disband

Tour Itinerary in Detail

This private tour of Hiroshima began at 9:00, when the guide met the guests at Hotel, and finished at 15:45. The day ran to 6 hours and 45 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch at Okonomiyaki Hanako at 12:30.

From there the group visited hypocenter by bus at 9:02, Hondori and head to the hypocenter at 9:15, hypocenter at 9:20, Nishi-Hiroshima Head to Miyajimaguchi by JR at 12:17, Miyajimaguchi Station at 12:24, Miyajima at 13:40, Miyajimaguchi at 15:55, Head from Miyajimaguchi Station to Hiroshima Station at 16:03 and Hiroshima Station at 16:20.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Tanakamachi／Hiroshima Bus to Hondori／Hiroshima Bus by bus (240JPY); Peace Memorial Park／Hiroshima Bus to Nishi-Hiroshima Station (Koi)／Bon Bus by bus (240JPY); Nishi-Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station (330JPY); Miyajimaguchi to Hiroshima Station by train (420JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,230JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at Hotel at 9:00, and the tour finished at sightseeing in Miyajima and head to Miyajimaguchi at 15:45.

How long does the tour last?

About 6 hours and 45 minutes in total, from 9:00 to 15:45.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited hypocenter by bus, Hondori and head to the hypocenter, hypocenter, Nishi-Hiroshima Head to Miyajimaguchi by JR, Miyajimaguchi Station, Miyajima, Miyajimaguchi, Head from Miyajimaguchi Station to Hiroshima Station and Hiroshima Station.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 1,230JPY per person across 4 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?

The guide 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.