Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour — Guide Mari
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
- 9:00 a.m.
- Meet at Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
- 10:20a.m.
- Arrive in Miyajima Island
- 10:40a.m.
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine (¥300, cash only)
- 11:20 a.m.
- Visit Daishoin Temple
- 12:20 p.m.
- Ferry to Peace Park
- 1:15p.m.
- Lunch at a Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki restaurant
- 2:30 p.m.
- Visit Peace Memorial Park & Peace Memorial Museum
- 5:00 p.m.
- End of tour: City center
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest was one visitor from Europe. They were very friendly, and we chatted a lot the whole time from the moment we met.
The train from Hiroshima to Miyajima made an emergency stop, which caused a bit of worry, but service resumed after about ten minutes, which was a relief. Even during that time, the guest kept sharing stories about their travels in Japan.
On Miyajima, the guest was delighted by the beauty of both Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple, pausing to leisurely take in the scenery and enjoy the views. Since they mentioned they liked quiet places with plenty of nature, we returned to the ferry pier via a route through Momijidani (Maple Valley), and they enjoyed that as well.
The guest was also moved by the views of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea from the World Heritage Sea Route.
At the Peace Memorial Park, they listened intently to the explanations. When we folded paper cranes together at the piano café in the park and I suggested they take one back home, they said it was a wonderful experience they would never forget for the rest of their life. They were also interested in the A-bombed piano at the café and watched a video of a performance very attentively.
The guest was traveling through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, but said they wished they could stay in Japan longer and that there were still many places they wanted to visit, so they were already planning their next trip to Japan.
They told me that although they had come to Hiroshima on the recommendation of others, they were able to see a history of great significance to the world and its aftermath, and that it was also a wonderful place with beautiful nature. They said they would recommend visiting Hiroshima to their friends as well, which made me very happy.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Miyajima～Peace Park | 1,100JPY |
| Total | 1,520JPY | ||
Hello. My name is Mari.
I am a certified local tour guide in Hiroshima.
I was born and grew up in Hiroshima until I entered in a university in Tokyo.
After 6 years in Tokyo, I came back to Hiroshima because I really love my hometown and wanted to spend the rest of my life here.
Hiroshima is very comfortable city to live in and rich in nature.
I am so happy that I have been able to raise my kids here.
Hiroshima is absolutely full of beautiful and historically important places and also the great food.
I am so excited to introduce the wonderful experiences here in Hiroshima and hope you will come to love this place, too.
Look forward to meeting you.
Jul 27, 2026
Jen_S21
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
The highlight of our trip!
Mari was an excellent…
Jul 27, 2026
Jen_S21
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
The highlight of our trip!
Mari was an excellent guide and really was the highlight of our 17 day Japan trip. She had great information about Hiroshima, the history and culture. I had selected a start time for the tour but she reached out to recommend a slightly earlier start so we could hit the tide schedule just right for Miyajima Island, which I really appreciated. She also had recommendations for stuff to see and foods to eat. As we took a short break from all the walking, she told us the story of Sadako and the paper cranes, then showed us how to fold our own paper crane and had a bag we could put it in to take it home. It made for a wonderful souvenir. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour, especially if you are lucky enough to get Mari as your guide!
Jul 26, 2026
Celine B
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A faire
Une belle visite, bcp d’émotions.
Mari a été…
Jul 26, 2026
Celine B
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A faire
Une belle visite, bcp d’émotions.
Mari a été une super guide et nous a permis de mieux comprendre ce quil s’est passé ici. Merci à elle
やるべきこと
とても素晴らしい見学でした。たくさんの感動がありました。
Mariさんはとても素晴らしいガイドで、この場所で何が起こったのかをより深く理解できるように案内してくださいました。ありがとうございました。
Jun 25, 2026
Bill_C
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My son and I really…
My son and I really…
Jun 25, 2026
Bill_C
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My son and I really enjoyed our tour with our tour guide Mari. She was extremely
knowledgeable and engaging. We felt like she went above and beyond to ensure a good
experience.
Jun 22, 2026
Beth W
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Mari is a fantastic guide for your Visit…
Jun 22, 2026
Beth W
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Mari is a fantastic guide for your Visit to Hiroshima!!
Mari was a fantastic guide !!! I hope you get her when you book this tour!!! She is charming and quite knowledgeable . We had some poignant moments at the peace park and such interesting insights into the Japanese culture and history. She knows the ins and outs taking us a bit off the beaten track as requested. And we had a great lunch !!!! The traditional Japanese layered pancake whose name I cannot spell. I look forward some day to returning and meeting up again with dear Mari!