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
- 1. 07:30 Meet at Ujina Cruise Ship Terminal Building
- 2. 07:55 Guided tour of the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park
- 3. 08:30 Peace Memorial Museum
- 4. 10:00 Hiroshima Pokémon Center
- 5. 10:30 Depart from JR Hiroshima Station
- 6. 11:25 Depart from Miyajimaguchi Ferry Pier
- 7. 11:35 Miyajima Ferry Pier, Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku, etc.
- 8. 13:55 Depart from Miyajima Ferry Pier
- 9. 14:20 Depart from JR Miyajimaguchi
- 10. 15:10 Taxi from JR Hiroshima Station
- 11. 15:30 End at Ujina Cruise Ship Terminal Building
Title: What Can You See on a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour from the Cruise Port? A Licensed Guide's Report
The cruise ship arrived at Ujina Port, exactly as indicated on the Hiroshima Port website. As planned, I met the guests at the terminal building, and we took a taxi to the front of the Atomic Bomb Dome. I guided the group through Peace Memorial Park, and during my explanation in front of the Children's Peace Monument, one of the guests was moved to tears. At the museum, the guests read the individual accounts of the atomic bomb survivors with great attention, and I believe they spent a meaningful time there. At the group's request, we visited the Pokémon Center attached to Hiroshima Station, which they were delighted by. In Miyajima, we visited Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku, and others, and had okonomiyaki for lunch. Since the Kangensai Festival was being held that evening, we were also able to see the boats being prepared.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajimaguchi～Miyajima | 100JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 940JPY | ||
(1) Since 2008, I have been guiding a group including two American student ambassadors accepted under the Sister City Affiliation Program on a one-day tour of Miyajima, Peace Memorial Museum, and Peace Memorial Park as an annual event.
(2) Since 2016 I have been a member of Hiroshima Interpreters for Peace “HIP”, a volunteer guiding group, guiding groups and individuals from abroad at Peace Memorial Park.
(3) As a shipbuilding engineer, I have ship-related experience and knowledge gained from 30 years of working in new shipbuilding and ship repair. 13 of those years were spent living in Singapore and working for a local subsidiary.
(4) I enjoy sailing in the Seto Inland Sea. I am interested in sailing in the Seto Inland Sea as well as repairing the boat.
Oct 29, 2025
S7876PFsuep
Amazing tour with Sada
Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We loved our private tour with Sada.…
Oct 29, 2025
S7876PFsuep
Amazing tour with Sada
Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We loved our private tour with Sada. His knowledge of culture & history in Japan was so
appreciated. He worked very hard to organize a perfect day of sightseeing for us.
Sep 11, 2025
lignacio
Great Tour with an Excellent Guide
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
The tour was…
Sep 11, 2025
lignacio
Great Tour with an Excellent Guide
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
The tour was very well planned and organized. Each activity was scheduled efficiently but we did not feel rushed. We learned so much from our guide, Mr. Sadahiro Yamasaki. He even helped us with a problem with our JR tickets from the previous day. He truly went above and beyond. We highly recommend him.
Mar 27, 2025
DroitwichBear
Sadahiro’s meticulous planning made this a day to remember. Fantastic!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed…
Mar 27, 2025
DroitwichBear
Sadahiro’s meticulous planning made this a day to remember. Fantastic!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We had one day in Hiroshima as part of a cruise and booked Sadahiro to help us make the most of the day. Wow! He exceeded all our expectations!
We initially had several email exchanges when we sent him our wishlist and he planned a personalised itinerary for us ensuring we visited Miyajima at high tide and including a lunch stop at a restaurant specialising in okonomiyaki. The itinerary was meticulously planned and included trains, trams, a ferry, a speedboat and a cable car!!
Not only did we see everything that we wanted to see in Hiroshima and Miyajima, but we also benefitted from Sadahiro’s excellent company. His moving stories about the tragic history of Hiroshima, his explanations about the shrine at Itsukushima, his knowledge of the best way to travel around (including where to stand on the ferry for the best view of the tori gate) made this truly a day to remember. Thank you Sadahiro!
Sep 25, 2024
Andrew_C
🥰 Hiroshima
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We had a truly superb day with…
Sep 25, 2024
Andrew_C
🥰 Hiroshima
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We had a truly superb day with a very interesting and kind guide Sada. This was a very
sobering tour made enjoyable by his kindness. Highly reccomend….