Hiroshima: travel 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@Ujina Cruise Ship Terminal
- 9:05-9:20 travel by taxi
- 9:20-9:50 Shukkeien Garden
- 9:50-10:00 travel by walking
- 10:00-11:00 Hiroshima Castle
- 11:00-11:15 travel by walking
- 11:15-12:50 Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum
- 12:50-13:00 travel by walking
- 13:20 Tour ends @ Okonomiyaki restaurant / Iseya Micchan
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 9:00, when the guide met the guests at @Ujina Cruise Ship Terminal, and finished at 13:20. The day ran to 4 hours and 20 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited travel by taxi at 9:05, Shukkeien Garden at 9:20, travel by walking at 9:50, Hiroshima Castle at 10:00, travel by walking at 11:00, Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum at 11:15 and travel by walking at 12:50.
Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Walking Tour Like for a Group? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had reserved a minivan and two taxis, so we moved into the city smoothly and began by strolling through Shukkeien Garden. Most of the group qualified for the senior discount, so nearly everyone entered the garden free of charge. Hiroshima Castle was also just 180 yen with the senior discount, and the Peace Memorial Museum was 100 yen. While lower prices are welcome for guests, it felt a little unfortunate that there was limited economic benefit to Hiroshima City, given that they had come all this way to visit. When I introduced okonomiyaki, they said they would love to try it. Since some in the group found walking tiring, I guided them to an okonomiyaki restaurant closest to the Peace Memorial Museum, where the tour concluded. They were very friendly, and I had a wonderful time as well.
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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!
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
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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!