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 Meet at the Hotel
- Walk to the museum
- 10:15 Arrive at the museum
- Museum monument tour
- 13:30 End of monument tour
- Go to Okonomiyaki Village by bus
- 13:50 Arrive at Okonomiyaki Village Disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Hotel at 10:00, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 13:30. The day ran to 3 hours and 30 minutes from start to finish.
The itinerary covered the museum at 10:15 and Okonomiyaki Village Disband at 13:50.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome to Namiki-dori by bus (220JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 220JPY per person.
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I guided a group visiting from Europe. Since they did not use a messaging app, it was difficult to stay in contact. The group had arrived in Hiroshima the previous day and had already visited Miyajima.
Because they had not hired a guide there, I explained the history of Miyajima, the Great Torii Gate, the origin of momiji manju, and about conger eel (anago). Most visitors are not familiar with anago, so it is often difficult to explain, but the guests already knew about it and said it was one of their favorite foods.
They viewed the exhibits and explanations with great interest, listened attentively to my commentary, and asked questions. One point of reflection is that I could not immediately answer their questions about the annual number of visitors to the museum and its date of construction.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome～Namiki-dori | 220JPY |
| Total | 220JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel at 10:00, and the tour finished at of monument tour at 13:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 3 hours and 30 minutes in total, from 10:00 to 13:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited the museum and Okonomiyaki Village Disband.
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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Sep 25, 2025
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Amazing day trip
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This was an amazing experience to visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. Your guide Yoshi was the
best, very knowledgeable and just a great person. Thanks!!
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Great personalized tour
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Yoshi was an amazing guide. He adapted the tour to suit our family and was very
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Great tour guide!
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Great tour guide!
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Yoshi was an incredible guide who provided a fluid and flexible tour for our family. He was
able to provide a very unique perspective to our family with regards to the history that
surrounds Hiroshima. Definitely recommend Yoshi as a guide!