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Tour Itinerary
- 9:30 Hiroshima Station – Purchase return Shinkansen tickets
- 10:00 Travel to Miyajima (JR/ferry)
- 10:30 Omotesando → Itsukushima Shrine → Daiganji Temple → Daishoin Temple
- 12:00 Lunch at Miyajima (okonomiyaki)
- 13:00 Travel to Hiroshima city (ferry/JR/train)
- 14:30 Guided tour of Peace Park
- 15:45 Travel to Hiroshima Station
What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Park Tour Like in the Rain? A Licensed Guide's Report
During the walk around Miyajima it rained heavily, and the guests seemed to have a hard time. Fortunately, the rain stopped while I was guiding them through the Peace Memorial Park, so they were able to see it without getting wet. It was the weekend, and there were many visitors arriving from a large cruise ship, so we had to wait about 15 minutes to enter Itsukushima Shrine. I had not planned to enter the museum from the start, but since I heard it was extremely crowded and visitors could not view the exhibits at their leisure even if they went in, I was glad I had left the museum off the itinerary. The guests were interested in history, so I would like to study more in order to answer their questions in greater detail. Because the weather was bad, if it had not been their first visit to Hiroshima I would have guided them to places where they could stay out of the rain, but since it was their first visit, I considered the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima to be essential. I would like to keep finding other places and elements that will satisfy the guests as well.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Yokogawa (Hiroshima Prefecture) | 330JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Yokogawa (Hiroshima Prefecture)～Genbaku Dome-mae | 240JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Genbaku Dome-mae～Hiroshima Station | 240JPY |
| Section 5 | Other | Miyajimaguchi～Miyajima | 100JPY |
| Total | 1,330JPY | ||
Hello! My name is Yuko.
I am a licensed regional tour guide in Hiroshima Prefecture. Having worked for many years in the planning and public relations departments of a major food company in Hiroshima, I have built a wide network throughout the region. With my strong background in Hiroshima’s food culture, I can tailor experiences to meet the interests and preferences of each guest.
Hiroshima is known around the world as a city of peace, but it also offers much more — beautiful nature, a rich cultural heritage, and warm, welcoming people. From historical sites like the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima to local markets and cafés, there are countless ways to experience the charm of Hiroshima.
I would be delighted to help you create wonderful and unforgettable memories during your stay in this beautiful and inspiring city, and to share the true spirit and warmth of Hiroshima with you.