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
- 9:50 Meet @ Hiroshima Station
- 10:50 @ Miyajima Pier → Great Torii Gate → Outer area of Itsukushima Shrine
- 11:30 @ Senjokaku
- 12:00 @ Daishoin
- 12:45 Disband @ Daishoin Gate
Title: What Is a Half-Day Private Miyajima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Asia. Since they had requested Mount Misen as part of a half-day Miyajima tour, and were scheduled to take the 6:13 PM Shinkansen to Kyoto that day, I moved the planned 10:00 meeting time forward by ten minutes to 9:50. As a result, we were able to board the 10:00 train bound for Iwakuni and arrived at Miyajima before 11:00. We reached Itsukushima Shrine while viewing the Great Torii Gate and other sights, but since there was a line at the ticket counter and the guests had already visited many shrines and temples in Kyoto and elsewhere, they chose not to go inside. We went to Senjokaku near the shrine, and then headed to Daishoin Temple. Both of the guests were very strong walkers and moved along briskly, and since they did not enter Itsukushima Shrine, we finished touring Daishoin earlier than planned. From the moment we boarded the ferry, one of the guests took many, many photographs. Since they had reserved the Mount Misen ropeway for 2:00 PM, they decided to have lunch before going to Mount Misen at a vegetarian restaurant (Rokkaku Sabo) in front of the Daishoin gate. There was still time before 2:00 PM on this four-hour tour, but since they said they could make their way to Mount Misen on their own from there, I showed them the ropeway station using a map and said goodbye at that point. They were very pleased with the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi | 420JPY |
| Total | 420JPY | ||
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
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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
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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.