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
- 10:00 午前 三井ガーデンホテル広島のロビーで集合
- 10:15 午前 平和記念公園と平和記念資料館を見学
- 12:30 午後 お好み焼き店で昼食
- 1:30 午後 縮景園を見学
- 2:20 午後 ツアー終了
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in 午前 三井ガーデンホテル広島のロビーで集合 at 10:00, 午前 平和記念公園と平和記念資料館を見学 at 10:15, 午後 お好み焼き店で昼食 at 12:30, 午後 縮景園を見学 at 1:30 and 午後 ツアー終了 at 2:20.
What Is a Private Hiroshima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America. Their communication beforehand was very friendly, and from the moment we met they were smiling and easy to talk with. They had spent several days in Tokyo before coming to Hiroshima, and planned to continue to Kyoto for work after Hiroshima.
Since it had started to rain, we first visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Fortunately, it was not crowded at that time, so the guests were able to take their time. Because it is difficult to talk much in the main building, I gave some explanations in the east building before we walked through. At times the guests were moved to tears, and after the museum they had questions about the harm done to children, how I feel having been born and raised in Hiroshima, and what I think the feelings of the atomic bomb survivors are. I did my best to answer each question as carefully as I could.
The guests really enjoyed the okonomiyaki restaurant we went to for lunch, and were especially delighted to be able to watch the cooking, taking many photos.
Shukkeien Garden after lunch was also quiet and calm, and the guests said the peaceful atmosphere was very soothing and relaxing.
The guests did not take many photos at the Peace Park, but took many at Shukkeien Garden, and when I offered to take a photo of them together, they were very pleased.
At the end of the tour, I recommended some ramen restaurants, and since they would be staying at a ryokan on Miyajima the following day, they had questions about Miyajima, so I shared some recommended shops and spots. They responded, "You know all the best places! We're so glad we requested a local guide!" and later sent a kind message of thanks that made me very happy.
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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.
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…
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!
Jul 26, 2026
Celine B
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
A faire
Une belle visite, bcp d’émotions.
Mari a été…
Jul 26, 2026
Celine B
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
A faire
Une belle visite, bcp d’émotions.
Mari a été une super guide et nous a permis de mieux comprendre ce quil s’est passé ici. Merci à elle
やるべきこと
とても素晴らしい見学でした。たくさんの感動がありました。
Mariさんはとても素晴らしいガイドで、この場所で何が起こったのかをより深く理解できるように案内してくださいました。ありがとうございました。
Jun 25, 2026
Bill_C
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
My son and I really…
My son and I really…
Jun 25, 2026
Bill_C
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
My son and I really…
My son and I really enjoyed our tour with our tour guide Mari. She was extremely
knowledgeable and engaging. We felt like she went above and beyond to ensure a good
experience.
Jun 22, 2026
Beth W
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Mari is a fantastic guide for your Visit…
Jun 22, 2026
Beth W
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Mari is a fantastic guide for your Visit to Hiroshima!!
Mari was a fantastic guide !!! I hope you get her when you book this tour!!! She is charming and quite knowledgeable . We had some poignant moments at the peace park and such interesting insights into the Japanese culture and history. She knows the ins and outs taking us a bit off the beaten track as requested. And we had a great lunch !!!! The traditional Japanese layered pancake whose name I cannot spell. I look forward some day to returning and meeting up again with dear Mari!