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 AM – Meet at the cruise dock
- →Take a taxi to Shukkeien Garden
- 10:30 AM – Visit Shukkeien Garden
- →Take a bus to Peace Memorial Park
- 12:00AM – Visit Peace Memorial Park & Peace Memorial Museum
- 1:40PM – Okonomiyaki Lunch
- 2:30PM –Visited a mont-bell shop
- 3:15PM-End of the tour at a taxi stand
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 10:00 at cruise dock and ended at 15:15. The day ran to 5 hours and 15 minutes from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Shukkeien Garden at 10:30, Peace Memorial Park & Peace Memorial Museum at 00:00, Okonomiyaki Lunch at 13:40 and Visited a mont-bell shop at 14:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: In front of Shukkeien Garden to In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome by bus (240JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 240JPY per person.
Title: What's a Private Cruise-Port Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group from Oceania who arrived at Ujina Port in Hiroshima aboard a cruise ship. I met them at the port and we took a taxi to Shukkeien Garden.
At Shukkeien Garden, they repeatedly said how beautiful it was and took many photos of the scenery and the carp.
They were also very interested in history, and at the Peace Memorial Park they asked many questions. In the basement of the Rest House, they read Mr. Nomura's memoir with great attention.
The museum was unfortunately extremely crowded, so after checking their wishes, we visited only the Main Building and skipped the East Building. After the tour, I sent them photos of the main exhibits in the East Building.
They really enjoyed the okonomiyaki for lunch and said the traditional Japanese atmosphere of the restaurant was wonderful. They mentioned that they sometimes make okonomiyaki at home in Oceania, but said the authentic version was indeed delicious.
The plan had been to finish after lunch, but as Japan was hotter than they expected, they wanted to buy some shorts. They had gone to a clothing store the day before but did not find anything to their liking, so I took them to another outdoor clothing store.
They purchased two items, and I guided them to the taxi stand and saw them off, ending the tour.
During the tour they showed me many photos of their grandchildren, and I showed them photos of my children as well. We talked a lot about family, and it was a warm and pleasant tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | In front of Shukkeien Garden～In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome | 240JPY |
| Total | 240JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at cruise dock at 10:00, and the tour finished at of the tour at a taxi stand at 15:15.
How long does the tour last?
About 5 hours and 15 minutes in total, from 10:00 to 15:15.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Shukkeien Garden, Peace Memorial Park & Peace Memorial Museum, Okonomiyaki Lunch and Visited a mont-bell shop.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 240JPY per person across 1 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?
Mari 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.
Hello. My name is Mari.
I am a certified local tour guide in Hiroshima.
I was born and grew up in Hiroshima until I entered in a university in Tokyo.
After 6 years in Tokyo, I came back to Hiroshima because I really love my hometown and wanted to spend the rest of my life here.
Hiroshima is very comfortable city to live in and rich in nature.
I am so happy that I have been able to raise my kids here.
Hiroshima is absolutely full of beautiful and historically important places and also the great food.
I am so excited to introduce the wonderful experiences here in Hiroshima and hope you will come to love this place, too.
Look forward to meeting you.
Sep 26, 2026
F1357GRpaulg
Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Mari was a delightful guide. We…
Sep 26, 2026
F1357GRpaulg
Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Mari was a delightful guide. We had such a lovely day with her. We would thoroughly recommend a day in Miyajima and Hiroshima with Mari.
Sep 29, 2026
Matthew_T
Do not miss this tour of Hiroshima
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This was fantastic. Mari…
Sep 29, 2026
Matthew_T
Do not miss this tour of Hiroshima
Viator review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
This was fantastic. Mari was a phenomenal guide. She has a personal family connection to the atomic bombing and she’s lived in Hiroshima all her life. She was knowledgable; funny, and respectful of my goals (sites, time spent, photo taking). And lunch was great afterwards!
Sep 28, 2026
Passport734191
As good as it gets in Hiroshima!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Mari was a very…
Sep 28, 2026
Passport734191
As good as it gets in Hiroshima!
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Mari was a very good tour guide with a personal family connection to Hiroshima (her grandfather was a survivor of the bombing). She was filled with local and historical knowledge, and was very respectful of the subject matter. She was great in giving me space for my own personal moments as well as flexible with taking photos. She’s got a great sense of humor and we had a wonderful few h
Jul 27, 2026
Jen_S21
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The highlight of our trip!
Mari was an excellent…
Jul 27, 2026
Jen_S21
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
The highlight of our trip!
Mari was an excellent guide and really was the highlight of our 17 day Japan trip. She had great information about Hiroshima, the history and culture. I had selected a start time for the tour but she reached out to recommend a slightly earlier start so we could hit the tide schedule just right for Miyajima Island, which I really appreciated. She also had recommendations for stuff to see and foods to eat. As we took a short break from all the walking, she told us the story of Sadako and the paper cranes, then showed us how to fold our own paper crane and had a bag we could put it in to take it home. It made for a wonderful souvenir. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour, especially if you are lucky enough to get Mari as your guide!