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 at Miyajimaguchi Port
- 11:50 Miyajima
- 12:30 Itsukushima Shrine
- 13:50 Daishoin Temple
- 15:30 Miyajima Dismissal
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Miyajima at 11:50, Itsukushima Shrine at 12:30, Daishoin Temple at 13:50 and Miyajima Dismissal at 15:30.
Title: What Is a Private Miyajima Tour of Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Tour Report Date of tour: June 2025 Places visited: Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple Guests: The group Weather: Cloudy, later rain Experiences: Itsukushima Shrine — worship etiquette : Daishoin Temple — kaidan-meguri (walk through the dark underground passage) : Maple Road — strolling
Details:
The guests were a group visiting from North America. Since I had been informed that the meeting point would be in front of the ticket gate at Miyajimaguchi Port, and considering the Sunday crowds, I welcomed the guests holding a Carp flag as a marker.
Thanks to the group's lively presence, the tour had a very cheerful and bright atmosphere throughout. In addition to explanations about religion and history, I was able to guide them in a relaxed mood the whole time, weaving in humor and anecdotes.
The guests also kindly requested, "Please have lunch with us," and for the first time in a while I shared a table with the guests I was guiding. Enjoying the conversation over lunch became a heartwarming moment for me as well.
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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.
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Jun 1, 2026
John_W
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
A top day with a top guide
My wife…
Jun 1, 2026
John_W
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hiroshima in a day
Yuji was a great communicator…
May 27, 2026
Annabelle_C
Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
Yuji is a warm, knowledgeble…
May 12, 2026
satishp656
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
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
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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!