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
- 12:00 Meet at the Hotel
- 12:15 From Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station
- 12:41 Arrive at Miyajima Station
- 12:55 By ferry to Miyajima
- 13:05 Arrive at Miyajima
- Shrine Ropeway
- 16:30 Finish sightseeing in Miyajima and head to Miyajimaguchi
- 17:00 From Miyajimaguchi to Hiroshima Station
- 17:20 Disband at Shin-Inokuchi Station
Miyajima Private Tour Report from Hiroshima: What Can a Licensed Guide Show You Even With a Typhoon Approaching?
I guided guests from Europe on a private tour. Because a typhoon was initially forecast to make a direct hit, I sent an itinerary in advance that would use the streetcar to reach Miyajimaguchi in case the JR line was suspended. This helped put the guests at ease. Fortunately, the typhoon was approaching more slowly than expected, and we were blessed with fine weather, so the guests were able to fully enjoy the tour.
The guests expressed a wish to take the ropeway up Mount Misen, so we decided to skip the visit to Daishoin Temple and climb Mount Misen instead. I cautioned that if the wind became strong, the ropeway could stop and we might have to descend on foot, but they said that would be fine, so we went ahead with the ascent. Fortunately, the weather remained calm, and we were able to descend safely by ropeway.
I also introduced okonomiyaki, Hiroshima's soul food, but the guests said they had already eaten it twice the day before. Furthermore, when I showed them a photo of a former British prime minister grilling okonomiyaki himself at an okonomiyaki restaurant during his visit to Hiroshima, they were very delighted.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 420JPY | ||
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Sep 25, 2025
pedropM3071GD
Amazing day trip
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This was an amazing experience to…
Sep 25, 2025
pedropM3071GD
Amazing day trip
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This was an amazing experience to visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. Your guide Yoshi was the
best, very knowledgeable and just a great person. Thanks!!
Jul 25, 2025
ourtravelingt
Great personalized tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour was fabulous and our…
Jul 25, 2025
ourtravelingt
Great personalized tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our tour was fabulous and our guide Yoshi made the transfers around Miyajama and
Hiroshima seamless. Yoshi was very knowledgeable and had his own personal story about
Hiroshima that was amazing to hear. Would definitely recommend
Jul 13, 2025
katherinepE2305IO
Hiroshima Tour 4hr Walking
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an amazing guide. He…
Jul 13, 2025
katherinepE2305IO
Hiroshima Tour 4hr Walking
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an amazing guide. He adapted the tour to suit our family and was very
knowledgeable. We experienced many areas of Hiroshima that we would not have found
ourselves with a guide. Would highly recommend.
Jul 7, 2025
Preston_H
Great tour guide!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an incredible guide who…
Jul 7, 2025
Preston_H
Great tour guide!
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yoshi was an incredible guide who provided a fluid and flexible tour for our family. He was
able to provide a very unique perspective to our family with regards to the history that
surrounds Hiroshima. Definitely recommend Yoshi as a guide!