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
- 09:00 Hotel Meet
- 10:00 Miyajima
- 11:00 Itsukushima Shrine
- 12:00 Daishoin Temple
- 13:00 Dismissal at Hiroshima Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 09:00 at Hotel Meet and ended at 13:00. The day ran to 4 hours from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Miyajima at 10:00, Itsukushima Shrine at 11:00 and Daishoin Temple at 12:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station by train (420JPY); Miyajimaguchi Station to Hiroshima Station by train (420JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 840JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Miyajima Tour to Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Tour Report Date: May 2025 Places visited: Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple Guest: The guest Weather: Cloudy Experiences: Itsukushima Shrine – worship etiquette : Daishoin Temple – Kaidan-meguri (underground passage) : Maple Road – stroll
Subject: Apology and Report Regarding Today's Tour
To the office,
Thank you very much for your continued support. This is the guide based in Hiroshima.
Regarding today's tour, I deeply apologize for the considerable inconvenience caused by my insufficient confirmation.
Let me explain what happened.
When I met the guests, I was told, "We are a group of five." At that point I should have confirmed the number of guests, but out of concern that it might cause confusion or discomfort, I set off without doing so. Later, when I looked at a guest's smartphone on the train, it turned out that some of the guests were assigned to another guide. At that point, I immediately reported this to [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/).
I apologize that this was my own decision, but taking scheduling and other factors into account, I decided to continue the tour. The tour has just concluded without incident, and the guests appeared to be satisfied.
However, I once again apologize for the considerable inconvenience caused to the other guide and everyone involved. If I have the opportunity to meet the other guide in person, I would like to apologize again directly.
Through this matter, I have keenly realized how much inconvenience my careless judgment can cause to many people. I will work to prevent such an incident from ever happening again.
If there is any penalty or the like, please do not hesitate to let me know. I am truly sorry for this incident.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
The guide
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station | 420JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Miyajimaguchi Station～Hiroshima Station | 420JPY |
| Total | 840JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel Meet at 09:00, and the tour finished at Hiroshima Station at 13:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours in total, from 09:00 to 13:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 840JPY 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?
Yuji 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.
Originally, I’m a cycling guide doing cycling tours all over Japan.
But, already done Hiroshima & Miyajima tour more than 400 times.
I traveled many countries in my younger days. I traveled Europe, US, China, India, US, Mexico, Peru Australia, NZ, and so on.
I decided to use this experience to become a guide.
I’m afraid but no tipping required, because cycling guides are not allowed to have tipping in my association. And you do not need to pay for my lunch, because my lunch is prepared by our group.
Please do not hesitate to ask me anything, I’ll change the plan according to your requests.
Thank you for your understanding and please stay connected.
Jun 1, 2026
John_W
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My wife…
Jun 1, 2026
John_W
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A top day with a top guide
My wife & I spent a fabulous day with Yuji visiting Miyajima & Hiroshima.. From his greeting to us on our arrival at Hiroshima station to saying good-bye at the same location 8 hours later, he gave us wonderful perspectives of both locations as well as sharing his knowledge of the sights we saw.
May 27, 2026
Annabelle_C
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Hiroshima in a day
Yuji was a great communicator…
May 27, 2026
Annabelle_C
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Hiroshima in a day
Yuji was a great communicator from the beginning so we knew he was going to be a great
guide. His insight and experience were second to none. This was a great day of enjoying the
sites while gaining a deeper understanding of Hiroshima.
May 12, 2026
satishp656
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Yuji is a warm, knowledgeble…
May 12, 2026
satishp656
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Yuji is a warm, knowledgeble and caring guide who took great pains to conduct the tour in
a very professional manner. He has a sense of humour and plays the flute well.
May 10, 2026
StephanieB6076
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Incredible Experience
We had an incredible experience visiting Hiroshima…
May 10, 2026
StephanieB6076
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Incredible Experience
We had an incredible experience visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima for the first time. Our tour guide, Yuji, made the experience one we will never forget. From start to finish the trip was thoroughly enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable explaining meaning, symbolism, answering questions and went above and beyond to give us the best experience. Yuji really tailored the tour to things we found interesting and made transport with trains and the ferry very easy to navigate- as we did a day trip from Osaka. My husband and I were very fortunate to have Yuji as our guide. Highly recommend this private tour if you are considering Hiroshima and Miyajima!