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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 9:30 Peace Park
  • 10:50 Start lining up for the museum
  • 11:40 Museum
  • 13:00 Okonomiyaki (Henkutsuya)

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Over the course of the day the route took in Peace Park at 9:30, Start lining up for the museum at 10:50, Museum at 11:40 and Okonomiyaki (Henkutsuya) at 13:00.

What's a Private Hiroshima Peace Park Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America, traveling abroad after a major life milestone. It was their first time in Japan, and they had already visited Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Himeji Castle the day before coming to Hiroshima. Although it rained in Hiroshima, they listened attentively throughout the Peace Park tour. We had also planned to visit Shukkeien Garden, but since they wished to see the Peace Memorial Museum, we waited quite a while to enter the museum and gave up on Shukkeien. For okonomiyaki, we went to a well-known restaurant near their accommodation, and they very much enjoyed the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. They were pleasant to talk with, and I was able to guide them in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

Hi, my name is Yukimi Shier. Please call me Kimy.
I was born and raised in Hiroshima.

I lived in Australia for five years, where I learned English. Now I live in Hiroshima with my Aussie husband and our three daughters.

I enjoy playing music in the brass band, baking, and traveling.

I can guide you around Hiroshima City, including Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden, and Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima.

I’m a relatively new tour guide, but I’m very passionate about sharing the beauty and history of my hometown with you.
Let’s enjoy a wonderful journey together!

Apr 13, 2026
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