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Tour Itinerary
- 9:20 Meet @ Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
- 9:20-9:30 Travel by foot
- 9:30-10:15 Shukkeien Garden
- 10:15-10:25 Travel by foot
- 10:25-11:15 Hiroshima Castle
- 11:15-11:30 Travel by foot
- 11:30-13:00 Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum
- 13:20 End @ Kura Sushi Hondori Store
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at @ Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae at 9:20, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 13:20. The day ran to 4 hours from start to finish.
The itinerary covered Travel by foot at 9:20, Shukkeien Garden at 9:30, Travel by foot at 10:15, Hiroshima Castle at 10:25, Travel by foot at 11:15 and Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum at 11:30.
Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Oceania and South America. Normally I take the Maple Loop bus from the Shinkansen exit to Shukkeien Garden, but since we started from a hotel near the south exit of Hiroshima Station, we walked there instead. At first I wasn't sure of their relationship, and I never ask directly, but after a while I learned they were friends. They didn't seem to need many photos of the two of them together, and they split costs such as admission fees. Both were easy to talk to and friendly, and we chatted about many things as we walked. They mentioned they were watching the TV drama Shogun, so while we were at Hiroshima Castle I talked about samurai. We also talked about how spicy dishes are not traditionally common in some parts of South America, and since they had eaten okonomiyaki in Hiroshima the day before and planned to try it in Osaka the next day, we discussed the similarities and differences in cooking styles. A Kura Sushi had just opened on Hondori, so I helped them take a waiting ticket at Kura Sushi and guided them there to conclude the tour.
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As a Hiroshima government-certified English-speaking guide, I’ve led over 160 heartfelt tours for guests from around the world. I craft each experience with care, blending history, humor, and emotional resonance to help you connect deeply with this beautiful city and its stories. I love sharing insights about Hiroshima and Japan, but I also enjoy chatting with my guests as if we were friends, learning about each other along the way and creating meaningful moments together. Every tour becomes a unique exchange, shaped by the people I meet. I look forward to welcoming you and guiding you in Hiroshima.
Sep 24, 2025
Paige_M
Lovely and Educational Tour of Hiroshima
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Our guide for this…
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Paige_M
Lovely and Educational Tour of Hiroshima
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Our guide for this tour was Tomoyo- to say she was wonderful is an understatement! She picked us up right at the train station and helped us navigate all that Hiroshima has to offer- providing education on World War II, while also showing us how beautiful the city is in its own right. We really enjoyed the Peace Museum and Hiroshima Castle. Highly recommend!
May 8, 2025
Smatty68
Tomoyo was a star guide
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We really enjoyed our…
May 8, 2025
Smatty68
Tomoyo was a star guide
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We really enjoyed our one day tour of Hiroshima. Tomoyo, our guide, was very sensitive to
our needs and requirements. She went out of her way to make sure we had a really
interesting day. She has a great sense of humour and we enjoyed her company.
Apr 29, 2025
Josh_H
Amazing experience and very grateful for my tour guide Tomoyo
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed…
Apr 29, 2025
Josh_H
Amazing experience and very grateful for my tour guide Tomoyo
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
I honestly had an amazing time. I am so grateful for my guide, Tomoyo. I travelled alone
and despite us finishing the exhibits early, Tomoyo had amazing additional options at the
ready. I highly recommend going on this experience. You will absolutely not regret it.
Apr 29, 2025
Chloe_O
The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Tomoyo was…
Apr 29, 2025
Chloe_O
The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Tomoyo was the best tour guide ever! We had a brilliant day travelling around Miya Jima and Hiroshima. Her knowledge of the history of each place and the cultural traditions is amazing. We had such a lovely time it was one if the best days of our whole Japan trip! Everything was seamless from start to finish. Thank you so much Tomoyo!