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
- 13:45 Meet at Itsukaichi Station
- 14:45 Shukkeien Garden
- 15:40 Hiroshima Castle
- 16:40 Atomic Bomb Dome
- 17:00 Peace Memorial Museum
- 18:00 Disband at the museum
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 13:45, when the guide met the guests at Itsukaichi Station, and finished at 18:00. The day ran to 4 hours and 15 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Shukkeien Garden at 14:45, Hiroshima Castle at 15:40, Atomic Bomb Dome at 16:40 and Peace Memorial Museum at 17:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Itsukaichi Station to Hiroshima Station by train (240JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 240JPY per person.
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Since the cruise ship's arrival time was unclear until the last minute, I had been told they would arrive around 2:30, but I received word that they had reached the meeting point by 1:10, so I hurried over and met them at 1:40. The guests were visiting from North America. They were traveling on a cruise route of Yokohama → Osaka → Kobe → Hiroshima → Nagasaki → Jeju Island.
We walked from Hiroshima Station to Shukkeien Garden. The Kawazu cherry blossoms were in bloom, which delighted them. It seemed they had not visited a Japanese garden on this tour, so they took many photos. I let them choose between walking to Hiroshima Castle or moving by bus, and we went via Hiroshima Castle to the Atomic Bomb Dome. I had explained that there would be a lot of walking in Hiroshima as well, but since they had already walked a great deal on previous tours, they were tired and we walked while taking frequent breaks. The Peace Memorial Museum was extremely crowded, partly because two cruise ships had arrived. It seemed their feet began to hurt partway through the museum, so they returned to the port by taxi.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Itsukaichi Station～Hiroshima Station | 240JPY |
| Total | 240JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Itsukaichi Station at 13:45, and the tour finished at museum at 18:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours and 15 minutes in total, from 13:45 to 18:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima Castle, Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 240JPY 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?
Kazumi 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.
Hi, I’m Kazumi, National Government licensed guide interpreter.
I have lived in Hiroshima over 10 years and know how to use local transportation around Hiroshima city.
Hiroshima was the first city in the world where an atomic bomb was used against humans. Why don’t you come to Hiroshima to learn about the tragedy of the atomic bombing and think about peace?
Not only the tragedy of the atomic bombing, I want to show you the beautiful scenery of Hiroshima. At Shukkeien, wonderful seasonal trees and flowers are in bloom, and the harmony with the beauty of the Japanese garden is wonderful!
Furthermore, Miyajima is worth visiting with its beautiful scenery of Torii-gate and Itsukushima shrine.
Don’t miss the delicious local food! Okonomiyaki is Hiroshima’s local food, it’s savory pancake, is typically made of cabbage, egg, and flour, but you can also put anything you like, such as pork and seafood. Hiroshima has a lot of delicious food not only Okonomiyaki for you to choose.
I want you to have wonderful time and have fun while staying in Hiroshima!
Let’s have fun at Hiroshima!!
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Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
The tour was organized and taken care of by our guide, Kazumi, in a perfect way! We visited many places, which without her it would not have been possible to see, because it is not easy to move independently to visit Miyajima and Hiroshima in a single day, being able to see so many things with peace of mind. He suggested beautiful views to take our photos and also helped in the purchase of personalized souvenirs. In particular, the experience at the Daishoin Temple is unforgettable. Kazumi was a great help to us. We spent an unforgettable day with her