Hiroshima: Move by taxi & Hiroshima Castle — Guide Tomoyo
November, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Meet @ Hotel
- 9:05-9:10 Move by taxi
- 9:10-10:00 @ Shukkeien Garden
- 10:00-10:10 Move on foot
- 10:00-10:50 Hiroshima Castle
- 10:50-11:00 Move on foot
- 11:00-12:50 Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, National Peace Memorial
- 12:50-13:10 Move by taxi
- 13:20 Tour ends @ Hiroshima Station Okonomiyaki, Icchan
Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America who were friends and neighbors. They were interested in everything, asked many questions, and took notes on their smartphones of the things they learned. They said Shukkeien Garden was quiet and beautiful, and that they could happily spend a whole day there. At the Gokoku Shrine within Hiroshima Castle grounds, many families were visiting for Shichi-Go-San celebrations, and when I explained the tradition, the guests showed great interest, enjoying the sight of children dressed in kimono and chatting cheerfully with some of them. They also had a strong interest in the atomic bombing, and after the Peace Memorial Museum they visited the national memorial hall as well, where they watched video testimony of a young special-attack soldier who had entered Hiroshima for rescue work. They said it was a deeply moving story and that they were glad to have been guided there. They had eaten okonomiyaki in Tokyo, but it seemed to have been the Osaka style, so since they wanted to try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, I took them to an okonomiyaki restaurant at Hiroshima Station and helped them order and pay before ending the tour.
Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
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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.
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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!
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Smatty68
Tomoyo was a star guide
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May 8, 2025
Smatty68
Tomoyo was a star guide
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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
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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!
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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!