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Tour Itinerary
- 8:30 Meet in the Sheraton lobby → Walk to Hiroshima Station, take the streetcar to Atomic Bomb Dome, arriving at 9:00 → Until 11:30, tour the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Mobilized Students Memorial Tower, the Rest House, the Children's Peace Monument, and the Peace Memorial Museum → Around 12:00, walk to Okonomiyaki Uzushio for lunch → Take the 13:30 World Heritage Sea Route to Miyajima Pier, arriving at 14:05 → Visit Itsukushima Shrine and shop along Omotesando → Around 17:00 take the JR Ferry → From Miyajimaguchi Station take the JR to Hiroshima Station → From around 18:10, have dinner at ekie → Disband at the Sheraton before 20:00
What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. Some of the guests were interested in Japanese culture, and they came to Japan to experience it. At the Peace Memorial Park, the guests shared their impressions while comparing what they had read in history textbooks. Their first impression was, "This is very sad; I am completely against war." The mood shifted at Miyajima, where they were deeply moved by the scenery just beginning to show autumn colors. Comparing photos of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, which they had visited a few days before the tour, with Itsukushima Shrine, the guests were impressed and said, "Building a shrine that appears to float on the water — the shrine carpenters of that era were truly amazing." When I explained that those construction techniques were applied to wooden products such as rice paddles and chopsticks, they purchased many souvenirs and thoroughly enjoyed shopping as well. After returning to Hiroshima Station, they treated me to dinner, and we grew close enough that we still keep in touch through a messaging app today. There were more changes than in the itinerary I had originally communicated, but I was relieved that it all ended with the guests being highly satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Atomic Bomb Dome | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Peace Memorial Park～Miyajimaguchi | 1,300JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 1,960JPY | ||
Hi there! Let’s Discover True Hiroshima Together!
Hey! I’m HAYATO, and I’m super excited to be your guide in Hiroshima! With about 20 years of living in this amazing place, I can’t wait to share all its hidden treasures, fun stories, and unique culture with you.
Whether you’re into beautiful sights, tasty local food, or fascinating history, I’m here to make sure you have a great time. Together, we’ll uncover both the well-known spots and the little secrets that make Hiroshima truly special.
Let’s make some unforgettable memories while having lots of fun! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you’d like to chat about what we can do together.
Can’t wait to meet you!
Apr 13, 2026
Robin_S
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Great educational tour!
Hayato to was a terrific guide.…
Apr 13, 2026
Robin_S
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Great educational tour!
Hayato to was a terrific guide. Our time was limited and he was sure to show and explain to
us all of the history and most important aspects of Hiroshima! So happy we were able to
come!!!
Apr 9, 2026
bonoc2026
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Thank you Hayato!
The tour was amazing, or tour…
Apr 9, 2026
bonoc2026
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Thank you Hayato!
The tour was amazing, or tour guide Hayato made it so, so fun and spoke amazing English!
Definitely recommend him and the tour to anyone, a true 10/10 experience.
Mar 9, 2026
stuartgiese_g
Great tour
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Had a great day with Hayato his knowledge…
Mar 9, 2026
stuartgiese_g
Great tour
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Had a great day with Hayato his knowledge and passion for Hiroshima was amazing
Highly recommended this tour
And lunch was delicious
Amazing job Hayato
Oct 7, 2025
april_m
Hiroshima with Hayato!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hayato was a great tour guide.…
Oct 7, 2025
april_m
Hiroshima with Hayato!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hayato was a great tour guide. My family and I loved our time in Hiroshima and Miyajima with him. He took us to a local cuisine for lunch after the peace memorial and before heading to Miyajima. He has a lot of knowledge of the area and was also very communicative. My children also loved him. We ended up spending more time than planned and he was so gracious to stay with us extra time and make sure we had the best time while we were here. I would highly recommend booking with Hayato. We have been in Japan for 2 weeks and this was our best day we had!