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
- 10:30 Meet @ Hotel
- 10:45 Peace Memorial Museum
- 11:45 Peace Memorial Park
- 13:00 Stroll along Hondori
- 13:30 Shukkeien Garden
- 14:00 Disband @ Okonomiyaki "Micchan"
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 10:30, when the guide met the guests at @ Hotel, and finished at 14:00. The day ran to 3 hours and 30 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Peace Memorial Museum at 10:45, Peace Memorial Park at 11:45, Hondori at 13:00 and Shukkeien Garden at 13:30.
Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group of four visiting from Europe and North America. The museum in the morning was quite crowded, but the guests viewed the exhibits with great interest and asked many questions. Some of the guests enjoyed photography, so we were able to take our time strolling slowly through the Peace Park. At their request to "see present-day Hiroshima," we walked along the main shopping street in the downtown area and continued to Shukkeien Garden. Throughout the tour, I received a wide range of questions, including about the history of Hiroshima before the atomic bombing. At their request to "eat okonomiyaki," I took them to a restaurant for a late lunch, where the tour came to an end. A notable stop on the tour was Shukkeien Garden, a historic Japanese landscape garden in Hiroshima whose name means "shrunken-scenery garden." Dating back to the early Edo period, it recreates various natural landscapes in miniature, with a central pond, winding paths, small bridges, and carefully arranged trees and rocks. It offers a peaceful contrast to the busy city center and is a popular spot to experience traditional Japanese garden design throughout the seasons.
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Hello! I’m Ryosuke—please call me Leo.
I’d love to help you create great memories in Japan, especially around Tokyo and my hometown, Hiroshima.
I once traveled 44,000 km by bicycle across four continents (every continent except Australia!). There’s a chance I might even have passed through your hometown. Through that journey, I learned not only how wonderful travel can be, but also the things travelers should watch out for.
With that experience, I’m sure I can help make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
Let’s have a great time exploring Japan together!
Aug 16, 2026
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We had a fantastic day! Ryosuke contacted is in advance to hear what we‘d like to See and do and matched his suggestions perfectly! We spend a lovely day exploring with the friendly, knowledgeable, and kind young man. We feel lucky to have him as our Guide!
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Nous sommes particulièrement ravis de cette journée d’excursion autour d’Hakone et du Mont-Fuji avec notre guide Ryosuke. Le programme et le rythme étaient parfaitement adaptés à nos attentes, Ryosuke nous a permis de vivre une excellente expérience en famille, ses explications se sont révélées intéressantes et précises, le choix des lieux à visiter, des points de vue et les endroits où effectuer des pauses nous ont beaucoup plu !
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We really enjoyed this tour. Leo, our…
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We really enjoyed this tour. Leo, our guide, was very knowledgeable regarding the culture and history of each site we visited. And for lunch he found a delicious authentic Ramen counter restaurant. It was a really nice day with great memories.
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We had an incredible 6-hour tour with Leo, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Tokyo! We were visiting Japan to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, and Leo made the day even more special from start to finish. From the moment he picked us up at our hotel until he dropped us off, everything was seamless, thoughtful, and perfectly planned.
Our first stop was a beautiful temple, where Leo explained the traditional hand-washing ritual before entering. We also tossed a coin to make a wish, and learning the meaning behind these customs made the experience so much more meaningful.
Afterward, Leo took us to an amazing sushi restaurant called Kura, where we had a delicious meal. We also visited the famous Shibuya Crossing, explored the Pokémon Center, and picked up some wonderful souvenirs. Traveling around Tokyo by train with Leo was an experience in itself—he made navigating the city so easy while teaching us so much about Japan, its history, traditions, and culture.
One of the sweetest surprises was that Leo gifted my daughter and me beautiful traditional Japanese fans to celebrate her birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture that meant so much to us and is something we’ll always remember.
Leo was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, kind, and personable. He answered every question I had and shared fascinating insights throughout the day that we never would have learned on our own. His passion for Japan shines through in everything he does, and he made sure both my daughter and I had an unforgettable experience.
If you’re visiting Tokyo and looking for a guide who is professional, friendly, and genuinely cares about making your experience special, I cannot recommend Leo enough. We will absolutely recommend him to our friends and family, and the next time we’re in Japan, we won’t hesitate to book another tour with him. Thank you, Leo, for making my daughter’s birthday trip so memorable!