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
- 9:30 Meet @ Hiroshima Station
- 10:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 11:15 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- 11:50 Board city tram @ Genbaku Dome-mae
- 12:50 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
- 13:15 Lunch @ Miyajimaguchi
- 14:00 Board Miyajima Ferry
- 14:20 Stroll around Itsukushima Shrine
- 15:00 Senjokaku
- 15:45 Board Miyajima Ferry
- 16:20 Board JR @ Miyajimaguchi
- 17:00 Arrive at Hiroshima Station → Disband
Title: What's a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Europe. As requested in advance, they placed the highest priority on the Peace Memorial Park and the museum, and they viewed the exhibits inside the museum very attentively. It was striking to see how deeply one of the younger members of the group seemed to be affected. They responded very well to the explanations of each monument in the park and asked many questions. After traveling by streetcar, we had lunch near Miyajimaguchi to avoid the crowds. As it was in the middle of a holiday period, everywhere was very crowded. This was a distinctive group in which each member moved around freely, so they ate lunch separately and even got separated from one another while walking around Miyajima, checking in by phone. This made things a bit challenging, but it was also a little unusual and interesting. Considering the bullet train back to Osaka, we parted ways a bit early, but at the end I received words of gratitude as we said goodbye. A notable stop on the tour was the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. The park is dedicated to the memory of the atomic bombing of 1945 and promotes a message of lasting peace. Within the park stands the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with numerous monuments and the Peace Memorial Museum, which preserves records and belongings that convey the events and their aftermath to visitors from around the world.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Genbaku Dome-mae | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Genbaku Dome-mae～Miyajimaguchi (express/connecting bus) | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Miyajima Port | 500JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Miyajimaguchi～Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 1,400JPY | ||
Hello! I’m Ryosuke—please call me Leo.
I’d love to help you create great memories in Japan, especially around Tokyo and my hometown, Hiroshima.
I once traveled 44,000 km by bicycle across four continents (every continent except Australia!). There’s a chance I might even have passed through your hometown. Through that journey, I learned not only how wonderful travel can be, but also the things travelers should watch out for.
With that experience, I’m sure I can help make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
Let’s have a great time exploring Japan together!
Sep 23, 2026
MarouschkaV3
Go Leo!
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Go Leo!
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Leo is the best guide we have had! Knows many good places, very flexible in changing routes, and knows how to adjust to our pacing. He is a very nice guy with a very calm presence.
Aug 16, 2026
El_Hombre_Aleman
Great day, thank you!
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We had a fantastic day! Ryosuke contacted is in advance to hear what we‘d like to See and do and matched his suggestions perfectly! We spend a lovely day exploring with the friendly, knowledgeable, and kind young man. We feel lucky to have him as our Guide!
Aug 6, 2026
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Nous sommes particulièrement ravis…
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Excursion d’une journée à Hakone
Nous sommes particulièrement ravis de cette journée d’excursion autour d’Hakone et du Mont-Fuji avec notre guide Ryosuke. Le programme et le rythme étaient parfaitement adaptés à nos attentes, Ryosuke nous a permis de vivre une excellente expérience en famille, ses explications se sont révélées intéressantes et précises, le choix des lieux à visiter, des points de vue et les endroits où effectuer des pauses nous ont beaucoup plu !
Jul 30, 2026
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Great Memories
We really enjoyed this tour. Leo, our…
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BrianBurnette
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Great Memories
We really enjoyed this tour. Leo, our guide, was very knowledgeable regarding the culture and history of each site we visited. And for lunch he found a delicious authentic Ramen counter restaurant. It was a really nice day with great memories.