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
- 8:30 Meet at the Hotel
- Go to Hiroshima Station by taxi
- 8:50 Arrive at Hiroshima Station
- 9:08 Go to Miyajimaguchi Station by JR
- 9:38 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
- 9:55 Go to Miyajima by ferry
- 10:05 Arrive at Miyajima
- Shrine Omotesando
- 12:30 Disband at Omotesando
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Hotel at 8:30, the group explored Hiroshima until the tour ended at 12:30. The day ran to 4 hours from start to finish.
The itinerary covered Hiroshima Station at 8:50, Miyajimaguchi Station by JR at 9:08, Miyajimaguchi Station at 9:38, Miyajima by ferry at 9:55 and Miyajima at 10:05.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi by train (420JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 420JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Full-Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
I guided a group visiting from Asia around Hiroshima and Miyajima. Because Hiroshima was hotter than expected, the guests consulted with me about whether to start the tour at 4:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m., and since many shops would already be closed by 4:00 p.m., we ultimately decided to begin at 8:30 a.m. On Miyajima, the guests were especially interested in the deer, and when they bought some potato chips along the way, many deer quickly gathered and lined up around them, which they thoroughly enjoyed; toward the end of the tour, they even stopped at a greengrocer to buy vegetables to feed the deer. One of the guests was very curious and eagerly asked questions about the war and the atomic bomb, showing interest in deep topics such as whether survivors still hold resentment and whether there could be any health effects on later generations. On Omotesando the guests enjoyed shopping and expressed a wish to have oyster dishes for lunch, so we parted ways at Omotesando.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Total | 420JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hiroshima tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel at 8:30, and the tour finished at Omotesando at 12:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours in total, from 8:30 to 12:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hiroshima Station, Miyajimaguchi Station by JR, Miyajimaguchi Station, Miyajima by ferry and Miyajima.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 420JPY 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?
The guide 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.
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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
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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
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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!