Hiroshima in One Day: Omotesando — Guide Lisa
October, 2026
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
- 10:00 Meet at the hotel → Coffee time
- 10:45 Board JR
- 11:25 Board ferry
- 11:40 Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine
- 12:40 Omotesando
- 13:10 Board ferry
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:20 Board JR
- 14:55 Board streetcar
- 15:15 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- 16:30 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 17:30 Board bus
- 18:00 Drop off at Hotel Granvia and disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 10:00 at hotel → Coffee time and ended at 18:00. The day ran to 8 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at 13:30.
Over the course of the day the route took in Board JR at 10:45, Board ferry at 11:25, Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine at 11:40, Omotesando at 12:40, Board ferry at 13:10, Board JR at 14:20, Board streetcar at 14:55, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at 15:15, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum at 16:30 and Board bus at 17:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi by train (420JPY); Miyajimaguchi to Yokogawa (Hiroshima Prefecture) by train (330JPY); Peace Memorial Park／Hiroshima Bus to Hiroshima by train (240JPY); Yokogawa (Hiroshima Prefecture) to Atomic Bomb Dome by train (240JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,230JPY per person.
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Today's guests were visitors from Europe who had come to Japan to celebrate a special occasion. They arrived from Kyoto on the Shinkansen reaching Hiroshima Station at 9:49, and after leaving their luggage at the Hotel, we met at the Hotel at 10:00. After enjoying a coffee together, we boarded the JR line and headed to Miyajima. They were a wonderful group who shared many stories with us, and they also enjoyed listening to my stories from when I traveled to London. During the tour we rode both the JR line and the streetcar, and since they had taken the Shinkansen in the morning, they cheerfully remarked that they had been able to ride trains of many different speeds today.
A notable stop on the tour was Miyajima. Miyajima, officially known as Itsukushima, is a small island in Hiroshima Bay famous for Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic "floating" vermilion torii gate, which appears to rise from the sea at high tide. The shrine, with its history dating back centuries, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most scenic views. The island is also home to friendly wild deer that roam freely and the towering Mount Misen, which offers sweeping views over the Seto Inland Sea.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Yokogawa (Hiroshima Prefecture) | 330JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Peace Memorial Park／Hiroshima Bus～Hiroshima | 240JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Yokogawa (Hiroshima Prefecture)～Atomic Bomb Dome | 240JPY |
| Total | 1,230JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel → Coffee time at 10:00, and the tour finished at Hotel Granvia at 18:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours in total, from 10:00 to 18:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Board JR, Board ferry, Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine, Omotesando, Board ferry, Board JR, Board streetcar, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Board bus.
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?
Lisa 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.
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