Hiroshima: Hiroshima Castle & Peace Memorial Park
December, 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.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Meeting in front of the coin locker in the South Exit of the station
- 9:15 Hiroshima Castle
- 11:05 Peace Memorial Museum
- 12:00 Peace Memorial Park
- 13:10 Goodbye at the bus stop
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Hiroshima Castle at 9:15, Peace Memorial Museum at 11:05, Peace Memorial Park at 12:00 and Goodbye at the bus stop at 13:10.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Hiroshima Castle by bus (220JPY); Shimin Byoin Mae to Peace Memorial Park by bus (220JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 440JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests contacted me twice by email saying they wanted to use a messaging app. I installed the app, but no call came through, and I received three more emails. The night before, they emailed asking to meet at the coin lockers in front of the bus stop on the south side, so I went there. They had no IC card and no small change, and mentioned they would board the bus with a 10,000-yen note, but since the bus does not give change, we each bought an ICOCA card at the station. At Hiroshima Castle, I talked about the castle, Japan's history since the Meiji Restoration, and the atomic bombing. They said they understood it very well. Then I guided them to the Peace Memorial Museum, the Peace Park, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. They took an interest in the Dome, and I explained its history, including how it originally resembled a department store. They were also interested in the hypocenter, so I took them there and gave an explanation. The guests were very thoughtful and well-mannered.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～Hiroshima Castle | 220JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Shimin Byoin Mae～Peace Memorial Park | 220JPY |
| Total | 440JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hiroshima Castle, Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Memorial Park and Goodbye at the bus stop.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 440JPY per person across 2 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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Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
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Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the…
Apr 13, 2026
Mariana_M
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Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—meeting us at the station and making everything feel effortless and perfectly organized.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, especially about Hiroshima’s history. What made the experience even more special is that her perspective comes from someone who was born and raised there. Hearing the stories, details, and context directly from her added a level of depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get otherwise.
Beyond her knowledge, Yoshi is just a beautiful human being—kind, warm, and genuinely caring. Spending the day with her felt like a hug to the heart. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and fully present in such a meaningful place.
She guided us through every site with perfect timing and intention, making sure we experienced everything without ever feeling rushed.
If you are visiting Hiroshima, I cannot recommend Yoshi enough. Seeing the city through her eyes is something truly unforgettable.
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko…
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko en een overtuigend betoog voor vrede met een
persoonlijk verhaal dat ons echt raakte!
歴史を巡る興味深い旅
ヨシコさんによる興味深いガイドツアーで、平和への強い訴えと個人的な体験談が語られ、私たちの心に深く響きました。
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed…
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed and interesting guide (Yoshi). Highly recommended. All
the main sights were included at a good pace.
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is…
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is our tourguide. She is a super nice lady, very informative and knowledgeable person.
Our group is very appreciated to have her as tourguide. The tour itself covers all highlight
of Peace Memorial and Miyajima island