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
- 13:00 Meet in front of the Peace Memorial Museum (using the World Heritage Sea Route) → Miyajima Pier
- 14:00 Miyajima Traditional Industry Hall (momiji manju baking experience), Grand Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine, Five-Storied Pagoda, Toyokuni Shrine, Omotesando
- 16:30 Miyajima Pier
- 17:20 Hiroshima Station Dismissal
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. They extended their trip to Kyoto and Hiroshima. We met at 13:00 in front of the Peace Memorial Museum and headed to Miyajima from the Peace Park pier. Since it was raining, I included a momiji manju baking experience in the tour on Miyajima, and the group was delighted, saying it was very enjoyable. Afterward, it happened to be low tide, so we were able to walk out past the Great Torii Gate, and one of the guests observed shells and crabs with great interest. The group had been looking forward to Miyajima. One of the guests asked very thoughtful questions, such as why the torii gate stands in the sea and what the five tiers of the five-story pagoda mean, and immediately remembered what I explained. I was truly amazed by how bright they were. We were caught in heavy rain while moving between places, but I was impressed that everyone took a positive view, treating even the heavy rain as part of their experience in Japan.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Peace Park Pier～Miyajima Pier | 1,100JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi Station～Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 1,520JPY | ||
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.
Jun 25, 2026
Camper00811140773
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima was so impactful
Had a wonderful tour despite rainy…
Jun 25, 2026
Camper00811140773
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Hiroshima was so impactful
Had a wonderful tour despite rainy weather. Our tour guide Sachi was very knowledgeable
and accomodating. Highly recommended.
Oct 25, 2025
G557HMsues
Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Museum
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We went…
Oct 25, 2025
G557HMsues
Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Museum
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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.
Jul 6, 2025
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421louisev
Wonderful experience with Sachi in Hiroshima
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Sachi was such…
Jul 6, 2025
4
421louisev
Wonderful experience with Sachi in Hiroshima
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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
Apr 9, 2025
Tommie_T
Great tour of Hiroshima with Sachi
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Sachi, a lifelong Hiroshima…
Apr 9, 2025
Tommie_T
Great tour of Hiroshima with Sachi
Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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.