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Tour Itinerary
- 07:45 Meet at the Shinkansen Central Exit of Hiroshima Station
- 07:52 Travel to Miyajima
- 08:50 Miyajima sightseeing
- 12:00 Travel to Hiroshima
- 12:45 Visit Hondori
- 13:00 Lunch
- 13:45 Travel to Hondori & shopping
- 14:00 Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 16:00 Travel to Hiroshima Station taxi 1600 yen
- 16:15 Shopping at EKIE
- 16:45 Disband at EKIE, Hiroshima Station
What Is a Private Day Trip from Osaka to Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests visited Japan with great happiness, traveling through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka, and taking a day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima. During a stretch of extreme heat, the temperature in Kyoto reached 40 degrees, and the guests said, "It was too hot, so we gave up on sightseeing." The day before Hiroshima, the guests had a Himeji Castle tour, but because the meeting point was hard to find, they missed it by 15 minutes and had to cancel the bus tour. On the day heading to Hiroshima, thanks to the guests leaving Osaka early in the morning, we were able to make an early start. A heatstroke alert had been issued that day, so keeping cool was my top priority. After visiting Itsukushima Shrine and Daisho-in Temple, the guests also enjoyed shopping along the main approach. At a shop we stopped by, the guests were very fond of momiji manju, and while having tea, they showed me a photo of a large maple tree at their home in North America. We took the Miyajima World Heritage sea route to Hiroshima, and after much thought, considering the dietary needs of one of the guests, we had lunch at a vegan restaurant. The guests said, "It was the most delicious meal so far, and I was glad the portions weren't too large." After recharging, the guests attentively visited the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and I was very happy when they said, "We want to come back to Japan again in May." It was a joyful day, safely getting through the heat. Thank you so much!
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Total | 420JPY | ||
Hi, nice to meet you! I am Emmy. I am so honored and happy to be your guide.
I had been teaching at a local university in Hiroshima. After I got retired in March 2023, I started guiding. I was born and raised in Hiroshima. I love communicating with people all over the world more than anything, so I have been involved in home visit, homestay, volunteer guide for people from foreign countries.
I always hope that our guests will take away lots of positive energy from Hiroshima, a city that was resilient and revived like a phoenix, in spite of its sad history.
While realizing customers’ wishes, I will introduce you the beauty of Hiroshima, Miyajima and so on, which are tranquil and peaceful places with a unique charm that cannot be found in big cities.
I am happy to answer any questions about things Japanese.
I look forward to meeting you in person soon!!
Jul 3, 2026
715rachnak
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Such a great experience in Hiroshima and Miyajima!
We…
Jul 3, 2026
715rachnak
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Such a great experience in Hiroshima and Miyajima!
We had a wonderful experience and learned soo much about Hiroshima and Miyajima! Emiko was amazing! She was so knowledgeable, sweet, and friendly! We felt like she was part of our family fir the day!
Jul 2, 2026
Janine_P
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Worth the money!
From the moment we booked our…
Jul 2, 2026
Janine_P
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Worth the money!
From the moment we booked our private tour, to being back home, the tour company and then our guide had excellent communication. We met our guide Emmy at the Shin-Hiroshima station and she immediately helped us navigate the station and be on our way to Miyajima. Having a second-generation Hiroshima survivor lead us through our day was wonderful and we were able to tailor the day to meet our interests.
Emmy provided answers to our questions, information on what we were seeing, and gave ample time for exploration and photos.
After Miyajima we headed back to Hiroshima for the tour to continue with more historical perspective and even a detour to a calligraphy store! She was patient when we wanted to buy snacks or were in the museum. We felt fortunate to have spent the day with this amazing tour guide.
It was a long day for all of us and Emmy made sure we weren’t overwhelmed with information. She stayed with us all the way back to the Shin-Hiroshima station and made sure we got through with our tickets before departing.
Following the tour, she sent photos that she took of our family throughout the day which was very much appreciated.
May 7, 2026
Diane_F
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour and guide
Our tour guide Emmy was…
May 7, 2026
Diane_F
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour and guide
Our tour guide Emmy was so gracious and knowledgeable, she was truly outstanding! Our
tour was wonderful and would highly recommend.
Apr 12, 2026
Curious613511
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
We did a 4 hour walking tour through Hiroshima where…
Apr 12, 2026
Curious613511
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
We did a 4 hour walking tour through Hiroshima where we saw all the main attractions that we wanted to see.
We had a wonderful experience in Hiroshima. Our tour guide Emmy was just a delight. Emmy was very knowledgeable, & caring, looking after us throughout the whole day. She went out of her way to make our experience in Japan relaxing & enjoyable. Emmy met us at the platform at Hiroshima Station when we arrived & took us back to the train at Hiroshima Station when we were leaving. Nothing was too much for her.
I have no problems recommending Emmy to anyone who wants a wonderful experience in Hiroshima.