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
- 11:30 Meet @ Hotel
- 12:00 Shukkeien Garden
- 13:00 Hiroshima Castle
- 14:30 Peace Park
- 15:30 Peace Memorial Museum
- 15:45 Dismissal @ Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Hiroshima began at 11:30, when the guide met the guests at @ Hotel, and finished at 15:45. The day ran to 4 hours and 15 minutes from start to finish.
From there the group visited Shukkeien Garden at 12:00, Hiroshima Castle at 13:00, Peace Park at 14:30 and Peace Memorial Museum at 15:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Shukkeien-mae by bus (240JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 240JPY per person.
A Private Hiroshima Tour Report from a Licensed Guide: Shukkeien, Hiroshima Castle, and the Peace Park
Today I made a serious mistake and I am truly reflecting on it. I mistakenly approached the wrong guests at a hotel. Someone came toward me with a smile, and when I said the name, they seemed to indicate that it was correct, so I completely got it wrong. (From next time, I will always bring a name board.) My actual guests were supposed to be from Oceania, but when this person mentioned Europe, I thought it was odd, yet we boarded the bus anyway. After a while, I received a phone call from my actual guests and realized the mistake. I quickly got off partway, and we took a taxi back to the hotel together. We ended up departing 30 minutes later than scheduled, and I apologized deeply. The guests were very kind and told me not to worry about it, and after that everything proceeded as planned (Shukkeien Garden → Hiroshima Castle → Peace Memorial Park) and we finished safely. At Shukkeien Garden many cherry blossoms were still in bloom, and combined with the original scenery it was so beautiful that they said it looked like a painting, and they took many, many photos. At Hiroshima Castle they entered the main keep and viewed the exhibits with great interest. After that, we went to the Peace Memorial Park and toured the Atomic Bomb Dome, the hypocenter, and other monuments. The guests asked many questions and were very enthusiastic.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hiroshima Station～Shukkeien-mae | 240JPY |
| Total | 240JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at @ Hotel at 11:30, and the tour finished at @ Hotel at 15:45.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours and 15 minutes in total, from 11:30 to 15:45.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima Castle, Peace Park 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?
Sachi 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.
Welcome to Hiroshima! I have been guiding mainly Hiroshima City and Miyajima Island. As for Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome and other memorial monuments in the Memorial Peace Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkei-en garden and so on. As to Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, Daiganji, Daishoin Temple, Five-storied Pagoda, Senjyo-kaku, and some other places on the Island. It is my great pleasure to guide you who have come to Hiroshima all the way from overseas. I will try to accommodate the guest’s needs. Thank you for visiting Hiroshima.
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We went by train and ferry to see the shrines and the beautiful red Torii gate on the island of Miyajima. It was a wonderful trip and so much was added to the experience by the knowledge and information provided by our guide, Sachi. Next we went to the Peace Memorial and Museum. It is something everyone should experience just once. The Japanese have created a respectful and informative forum to share what happened on that dreadful day, and to encourage a peaceful future. It was crowded and I would not recommend going in the school tours season if possible. However, it was well managed and the children were all well behaved and respectful. It was good to see young people engaged in the experience.
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Sachi was such a great guide. She had such a depth of knowledge about the history of Hiroshima. She had a beautiful way about her which made us feel very comfortable. Her understanding of the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb and its impact was extensive. Although an extremely sad and at times very confronting experience, we came away with a more realistic understanding of the impact on the Japanese psyche and the world today. Thank you Sachi
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Sachi, a lifelong Hiroshima resident, was a wonderful guide for our group of 4 adults and 2 children. We were able to see Hiroshima castle, the beautiful Shukkeien garden, the monuments and sights around Hiroshima, and museum. It was a valuable learning experience for us all. The garden was definitely a highlight–Sachi had fish food so that my 9 year old could feed the giant koi fish. My children enjoyed the children’s peace monument and Sachi had paper for them to make origami paper cranes to leave. We’re so glad that we were able to visit Hiroshima and that Sachi was our guide.