Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajimaguchi Station & museum

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.

Tour Itinerary

• 9:55　Meet at Hiroshima Station
• 10:00　Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station
• 10:30　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
• 10:40.Take the ferry to Miyajima
• 13:10　Finish sightseeing in Miyajima and head to Miyajimaguchi
• 13:20　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
• 　　　　Lunch at Chinchikurin
• 14:20　Finish lunch and head to Miyajimaguchi Station
• 14:34　Take the train to Nishi-Hiroshima Station
• 14:52　Arrive at Nishi-Hiroshima Station
• 14:55　Take the bus to the museum
• 15:06　Arrive at the museum
• 　　　　Museum, monument tour
• 17;15　Finish monument tour, take the bus to Hiroshima Station
• 18:00　Arrive at Hiroshima Station, disband

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Meeting at Hiroshima Station at 9:55, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 18:00. The day ran to 8 hours and 5 minutes from start to finish.

The itinerary covered Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station at 10:00, Miyajimaguchi Station at 10:30, Take the ferry to Miyajima at 10:40, Miyajimaguchi at 13:20, Take the train to Nishi-Hiroshima Station at 14:34, Nishi-Hiroshima Station at 14:52, Take the bus to the museum at 14:55 and museum at 15:06.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi by train (420JPY); Miyajimaguchi to Nishi-Hiroshima by train (330JPY); Nishi-Hiroshima to Peace Memorial Park／Hiroshima Bus by train (240JPY); Atomic Bomb Dome to Hiroshima Station by bus (240JPY). 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 Hiroshima Station at 9:55, and the tour finished at Arrive at Hiroshima Station at 18:00.

How long does the tour last?

About 8 hours and 5 minutes in total, from 9:55 to 18:00.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station, Miyajimaguchi Station, Take the ferry to Miyajima, Miyajimaguchi, Take the train to Nishi-Hiroshima Station, Nishi-Hiroshima Station, Take the bus to the museum and museum.

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.