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
- 1. 9:30 Meeting at their hotel
- 2. 9:30 Visiting the Shukkeien Garden by tram and walking
- 3. 11;05 Visiting Peace Memorial Park, including the A-bomb dome and other monuments, and Hiroshima National Prayer Hall
- 4. 12:40 Visiting the MUSEUM
- 5. 13:30 Goodbye
Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting from Europe and were very interested in Japanese culture. At Shukkeien Garden, they asked about the relationship between architecture, the garden, and nature. They were also very interested in the atomic bomb and the survivors, and asked about it at Shukkeien Garden as well. In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome, they asked: 1. Why did people not move to other areas after the atomic bombing? 2. About residual radiation, 3. Why was the atomic bomb detonated at a height of 600 meters above the ground? 4. About the lives of the survivors after the war, and when I touched on the subject of censorship, they asked why it had been necessary to carry out censorship. The guests did not seem to understand the meaning of "fire break," so I explained that during air raids, when fires broke out, houses were demolished to widen the spaces between them in order to prevent the fire from spreading, and they understood. We talked about the afternoon Flower Festival and the transportation options for going to Miyajima the following day, and then parted ways.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Chuden-mae～Hatchobori | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum-mae～Genbaku Dome-mae | 240JPY |
| Total | 480JPY | ||
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Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the…
Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—meeting us at the station and making everything feel effortless and perfectly organized.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, especially about Hiroshima’s history. What made the experience even more special is that her perspective comes from someone who was born and raised there. Hearing the stories, details, and context directly from her added a level of depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get otherwise.
Beyond her knowledge, Yoshi is just a beautiful human being—kind, warm, and genuinely caring. Spending the day with her felt like a hug to the heart. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and fully present in such a meaningful place.
She guided us through every site with perfect timing and intention, making sure we experienced everything without ever feeling rushed.
If you are visiting Hiroshima, I cannot recommend Yoshi enough. Seeing the city through her eyes is something truly unforgettable.
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko…
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko en een overtuigend betoog voor vrede met een
persoonlijk verhaal dat ons echt raakte!
歴史を巡る興味深い旅
ヨシコさんによる興味深いガイドツアーで、平和への強い訴えと個人的な体験談が語られ、私たちの心に深く響きました。
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed…
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed and interesting guide (Yoshi). Highly recommended. All
the main sights were included at a good pace.
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is…
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is our tourguide. She is a super nice lady, very informative and knowledgeable person.
Our group is very appreciated to have her as tourguide. The tour itself covers all highlight
of Peace Memorial and Miyajima island