Hiroshima: museum

July, 2024

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

9：00　Meet at the Hotel
9：15　Take the bus to the museum
9：45　Arrive at the museum　
　　　　Museum　Monument tour
12：30　Monument tour ends　Disband in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome

Tour Itinerary in Detail

This private tour of Hiroshima began at 9:00, when the guide met the guests at Hotel, and finished at 12:30. The day ran to 3 hours and 30 minutes from start to finish.

From there the group visited Take the bus to the museum at 9:15 and museum at 9:45.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Museum by bus (220JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 220JPY per person.

What Is a Private Hiroshima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour in Hiroshima for a group visiting from North America. The day before, the guests had already visited Miyajima and enjoyed okonomiyaki, making the most of their time in Hiroshima. As they were heading to Nara next, I explained the differences between the deer of Miyajima and the deer of Nara. I told them how, during wartime, the deer of Miyajima suddenly disappeared and deer were brought in from Nara. I also explained that because the deer of Miyajima had been cared for like pets, they remained gentle and friendly toward people even though they are wild.

Since there were young members in the group, I was mindful that they might grow tired of visiting the museum or listening to my explanations, but they listened quietly. One of the guests was very knowledgeable about the structure of the atomic bomb explosion and explained the exhibits to the rest of the group in front of the display. It was a valuable learning experience for me as well.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Hiroshima Station～Museum	220JPY
Total			220JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at Hotel at 9:00, and the tour finished at Monument tour ends Disband in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome at 12:30.

How long does the tour last?

About 3 hours and 30 minutes in total, from 9:00 to 12:30.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Take the bus to the museum and museum.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 220JPY 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?

The guide 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.

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