Hiroshima in One Day: JR Hiroshima & Peace Memorial — Guide Sada
September, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 07:20 Meet at Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
- 07:30 JR Hiroshima Station
- 08:06 JR Miyajimaguchi Station
- 08:25 Miyajimaguchi Ferry Pier
- 08:35 Miyajima Ferry Pier
- 08:55 Itsukushima Shrine
- 09:40 Mount Misen Ropeway Momijidani Station
- 10:00 Shishiiwa Observatory
- 10:40 Mount Misen Ropeway Momijidani Station
- 11:00 Lunch Okonomiyaki
- 12:00 World Heritage Sea Route Miyajima Pier
- 12:45 World Heritage Sea Route Peace Park Pier
- 12:45 Peace Memorial Park
- 14:00 Peace Memorial Museum
- 15:30 Hotel Granvia Hiroshima (JR Hiroshima Station)
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were waiting in the lobby before the scheduled meeting time, so we were able to start the tour earlier than planned. As a result, we made good progress ahead of schedule in the first half, and took our time at the observation deck near Shishiiwa on Mount Misen to slowly enjoy the view of the Seto Inland Sea. Fortunately, we were able to reserve an okonomiyaki restaurant on Miyajima and enjoyed lunch with plenty of time to spare. Because the tide was very high, many ferry services were suspended, but we were able to book a suitable high-speed boat and travel smoothly. I guided the guests through the Peace Memorial Park and the Peace Memorial Museum, then took a taxi to JR Hiroshima Station where we said goodbye. Yesterday there was heavy rain with lightning, and the weather looked set to turn again from tonight, so today's weather was truly fortunate.
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～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajimaguchi～Miyajima | 100JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | World Heritage Sea Route Miyajima Pier～World Heritage Sea Route Peace Park Pier | 1,100JPY |
| Total | 1,620JPY | ||
(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….