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 atJR Itsukaichi Station
- 14:00-14:30 Travel byJR and Astram Line
- 14:30-15:20 Hiroshima Castle
- 15:20-15:30 Travel by foot
- 15:30-17:30 Peace Park and Hiroshima Memorial Museum
- 17:45 Tour ends @Hiroden Atomic Bomb Dome Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at JR Itsukaichi Station at 13:45, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 17:45. The day ran to 4 hours from start to finish.
The itinerary covered Travel byJR and Astram Line at 14:00, Hiroshima Castle at 14:30, Travel by foot at 15:20 and Peace Park and Hiroshima Memorial Museum at 15:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Itsukaichi Station to Shin-Hakushima by train (240JPY); Shin-Hakushima to Kenchō-mae by train (190JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 430JPY per person.
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The guests were a group visiting from North America. At Hiroshima Castle, they enjoyed viewing it from the outside and taking photos rather than going inside. During the tour of the memorials in the Peace Memorial Park, they listened attentively and asked questions, and inside the museum some of the guests rented audio guides to explore the exhibits. The museum was extremely crowded, and some of the guests were unable to stay and left soon after entering.
One point I would like to raise: when the assignment was requested, the meeting point was listed as Hiroshima Port Ujina Terminal, but in reality the guests were passengers from a cruise ship that docked at Itsukaichi. This has happened several times, so I wonder if some improvement could be made. Guests themselves often do not know that there are two ports or which one their ship will dock at, so it is inherently difficult for them to enter a meeting point. Would it be possible to have guests fill in the name of the ship in the meeting-point field instead? It would also help if there were a note somewhere informing guests that there are two ports — Hiroshima Port Itsukaichi Terminal and Hiroshima Port Ujina Terminal — and that "based on the ship's name, the guide will look up the port and propose a meeting point." I would appreciate your consideration of this.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Itsukaichi Station～Shin-Hakushima | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shin-Hakushima～Kenchō-mae | 190JPY |
| Total | 430JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at JR Itsukaichi Station at 13:45, and the tour finished at Tour ends @Hiroden Atomic Bomb Dome Station at 17:45.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours in total, from 13:45 to 17:45.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Travel byJR and Astram Line, Hiroshima Castle, Travel by foot and Peace Park and Hiroshima Memorial Museum.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 430JPY 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?
Tomoyo 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.
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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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!