Asia
Japan
Chugoku
Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima
Things to Do in Hiroshima
Hiroshima Tours
Tours and Tickets
See all things to do
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
5
Full view

Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency
Recommended by 98% of travelers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
from
$139.15
per adult (price varies by group size)
from
$139.15
per adult (price varies by group size)
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Japanese, English
  • Licensed Local Guide
What's not included
  • Food and Drink (for yourself)
  • Entrance fees where applicable (for yourself)
  • Other Transportation fees (for yourself)
  • Any other personal expenses
  • Round Trip Transportation Fee from Hiroshima to Miyajima Island; 1,200JPY per person
  • Entry/Admission - Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Hiroshima Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Shukkei-en Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Itsukushima Shrine
Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • This private tour is a walking day tour with a meet up in Hiroshima/Miyajima. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. We do not recommend a private vehicle for this tour.
  • Ports:
  • Hiroshima Port Ujina Terminal
  • Hiroshima Port Itsukaichi Berth
  • Other:
  • HIROSHIMA STATION, 1-２番３７号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P41
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community
Ask a questionWrite a review
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Which attractions will I visit with Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide?
During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide on Tripadvisor
How much is Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide?
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide price starts from $139.61. Discover and book Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide on Tripadvisor
What is the Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide cancellation policy?
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide?
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide is hosted by Japan Guide Agency. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Japan Guide Agency on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P41
Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
    See departure details
  • 1
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
  • 2
    Hiroshima Castle
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
  • 3
    Shukkei-en Garden
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
  • 4
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
+
–
About the operator

Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator.

By: Japan Guide Agency
1,175
logikonline
logikonline
00
Thoughtful and impactful, highly recommended.
If you are fortunate to get Seiichiro, you can be assured to enjoy the entire day as he is knowledgeable and affabl…
CrackerboxPalace
CrackerboxPalace
00
Excellent Kyoto tour with knowledgeable guide
Yuri knows her history of Kyoto and is also a fantastic storyteller. Highly recommended! She made it easy to enjoy …
psksong
psksong
00
Nori
Our guide Nori san was excellent . She was very communicator and explained lot. Also she took us to lots of differe…
Hellopalomaaa
Hellopalomaaa
00
Perfect for solo
This was my first time in Japan , not only I was worried about not being able to see everything . If you are travel…
mandii_av
mandii_av
00
Completely worth it!
Did a guided tour with our family and we're so glad we did, was an absolutely beautiful experience. Great communica…
I6002SNbenb
I6002SNbenb
00
Fantastic
Bruce was fantastic, he took us to see what we wanted, and went at our speed. He was great with our disabled son, …
Joyce H
Joyce H
00
Great day in Nagoya
We spent a wonderful and informative day touring Nagoya with Enamato Matt. He provided an itinerary based upon our …
spyroskk
spyroskk
00
Great experience with the best guide!
Great experience! Our guide, Kuko, has a deep knowledge of local culture and must visit places which make her the b…
Y1242AMaudreyr
Y1242AMaudreyr
00
KAWAGOE EXPERIENCE!! 🇯🇵💗🌸
Kawagoe is a very nice place in Japan where you can see old houses and cherry blossom everywhere. Me and my cousin …
Alygold
Alygold
00
Amazing Tour with Sachiko Ogura
Sachiko Ogura was the best tour guide we had in Japan! She was so thoughtful in making sure we saw everything we wa…
neilhw2013
neilhw2013
00
Very well done tour!
Wonderful tour!! Our guide Mieko was incredibly knowledgeable of the local area, and was extremely flexible with he…
Jonathan V
Jonathan V
00
great guide
our guide, bruce sugano, was excellent. his English was very good. he was punctual. he followed the sites we wanted…
Annamae E
Annamae E
00
Tour of a lifetime
Kenji was absolutely the most amazing tour guide. He was full of historical facts and very engaging. He was very ac…
Jan T
Jan T
00
A Great Day with Guide Mari
Our guide, Mari, was fantastic. Mari was with us for a full day of touring in Tokyo - highlights were Shinjuku Gard…
ShoestringGuru
ShoestringGuru
00
Best Tour Guide in Tokyo
Kiyoka was an excellent tour guide--everyone in this business should be trained by her. She's personable, knowledge…
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
83 reviews
Excellent
80
Very good
2
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
1
urfavedave
Brooklyn, NY126 contributions
Enjoyable Day of Exploring Sites and Learning More History
Nov 2022
Yuko was an excellent guide who helped me make the most of the 1 day that I had to explore Hiroshima and Miyajima. We started the day around 9:30 AM by visiting the Peace Memorial Museum, which is a very solemn place to better understand one of the most tragic and sad events in human history. She gave context to a lot of what we saw, providing her family's own perceptions of the events that transpired and the aftermath. The museum will bring you to the verge of tears and I told her I couldn't imagine repeatedly visiting that museum as a tour guide to which she replied that she sees it as a calling to spread knowledge of the events that unfolded in Hiroshima.

After the museum, we explored the grounds of the Peace Memorial which somewhat lifted my spirits, as the exhibits in the museum left me feeling very sad. Yuko then took me out for a delicious okonomiyaki lunch where I ordered mine to include oysters since Hiroshima is known for its oysters. We then ventured to Miyajima where she gave me a good overview regarding the history of the island, Shinto & Buddhist beliefs, and had us walk around the island with purpose since she knew where to go to see everything noteworthy on the island.

Since we made good time getting around in Miyajima, we also got to visit the grounds of Hiroshima Castle. She explained that it had to rebuilt after the bombing of Hiroshima and took note that I had already seen Osaka Castle, so she suggested that it probably wouldn't be worth my while to pay admission to enter the museum inside the castle. The views around the castle were still very beautiful so I'm happy we got to explore the area around the castle.

The experience overall was great and I got along with Yuko very well. I was traveling solo, so she also took some excellent photos for me to capture memories of my time in Japan. She's very personable and knowledgeable so I highly recommend her as a guide. She even went above and beyond by helping me find a place to go out to eat for dinner after the tour was over.
Written December 1, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Guide19231064516
Thank you for your warm comment. It was such a joyful tour that time flew by. I am glad that you enjoyed the local foods here in Hiroshima. I also enjoyed hearing your experiences since you started your journey in Japan. Thank you for agreeing with my suggestions and waking up earlier than initially planned. Our tour went so smoothly that we were able to make it to the castle, which was not on our original itinerary. The tour became even more memorable for me. -Yuko
Written December 5, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Fayski
2 contributions
Fabulous day in Hiroshima, tailored to our needs.
Feb 2023 • Couples
Noriko-san understood how to make the most out of our day. She was great at tailoring it to suit iuour needs. She took us to some less well known sights at both the temple on Miyama, as well as the Peace Park. We learnt to speak some Japanese and origami and ate some great food. She was great at explaining the background to what we were seeing and even shared some of her personal experiences. We greatly enjoyed the day, thought it was well worth the money we spent and could not recommend Noriko-san more highly.
Written February 16, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JGA_Inc
Dear guests, Thank you so much for a lovely review for me. I was so impressed that you offered the paper cranes you folded to the Children’s Peace Monument spontaneously. I was also happy you liked all Miyajima specialties I recommended such as broiled conger eels on rice, raw oysters and maple leaf shaped pastries. Thank you again for visiting Hiroshima and joining our tour. Noriko
Written February 18, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
gicdjc
New York City, NY95 contributions
Wonderful tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima with Miyuki
We had a wonderful tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima (Itsukushima) with Miyuki, and we were impressed with her ability to tailor the personalized tour around our interests, and her willingness to communicate with us ahead of time via email with several great additional suggestions. She has recorded several very useful short YouTube videos which we watched on the train ride to Miyajima that introduced a variety of topics and information we hadn’t known before. It was a real pleasure to talk with her about all manner of things about Hiroshima history and Japan itself. She told us about and showed us several fascinating things which we never would have found on our own. And we really appreciated that she was able to find a great okonomiyaki restaurant in Miyajima which could take a booking at a convenient time on our tour. We definitely recommend JGA for personalized tours, and in particular we recommend Miyuki Nakashima.
Written October 22, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Guide19231064516
Thank you very much for your kind comments. Both of you are happy people! We enjoyed chatting and exchanging information about Hiroshima and your country. Since the weather was nice that day, we could return to the Peace Memorial Park pier from Miyajima Island on a high-speed boat. Thank you for choosing that option. On arriving, we could walk around the Peace Memorial Park. Since you have had time to visit the park and the museum the day before, I could show you other monuments in the park. Thank you for your sincere attention while visiting these monuments. During the tour, we saw some samurai at the Ninomaru area (Hiroshima castle). You look great in photos with them (Aki Hiroshima Bushotai). Thank you for coming to Hiroshima. I am hoping to see you again in the future sometime. Miyuki(Hiroshima tour guide)
Written October 30, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joshua T
2 contributions
Mapping the Beauty of Hiroshima
I came to Hiroshima on a mission to get away from Tokyo and Yokohama. I found a sense of peace, serenity, sadness, and humility with the people of Hiroshima. It was my first time being in a city in Western Japan. The people of Hiroshima/Kure are rough but down to earth. Their speech is not as soft as what I am accustomed to in Tokyo or Kanto region. I was happy to hear a lot of interesting accent differences that my guide taught me. My guide Yuko took me to the Atom Bomb museum and Miyajima. We filmed together one of the most intense iphone videos I ever made in a museum. This experience was touching and very powerful. Yuko being from Kure taught me many things in our short interaction. She exhibited to me a different flavor of the Japanese spirit. She is the epitome of a very hardworking, happy go lucky demeanor. I think Hiroshima is a very beautiful city and an example of a Japan that has healed from a difficult past. Miyajima is a big contrast from Hiroshima. It is a very peaceful island and was untouched when the bomb was dropped. Nonetheless it was nice to try some local food and I highly recommend the oysters as they are a delicacy in this prefecture. Thank you Yuko I hope to see you again. またね笑！
Written January 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Excursion59019521579
Thank you for your kind comment. It was very fortunate that I got to give you a tour in Hiroshima before the omicron surge. The nice and warm weather made me feel relaxed at the peace park and Miyajima. It was a nice surprise that you were interested in my hometown Kure and its culture. So much so that I was excited to talk about the naval port town, its food and the film locations for “yakuza”movies! From those pictures you took in Kure, I can tell you had a good time there. I am glad you liked your oyster lunch. If you have another chance to come here in summer, we could try some conger eels that taste the best in summer. また会いましょうね！-Yuko
Written January 8, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
D M
7 contributions
Lovely Day in Hiroshima and Miyajima
Oct 2022 • Solo
Sachiyo my tour guide was absolutely wonderful. She is a world traveler and was able to explain in depth about EVERYWHERE we went. Even locations that we passed by. Additionally she was extremely accommodating and humored me with some personal accommodations. It was a trip of a life time in Hiroshima. We visited Miyajima with the Itsukushima floating Tori and Shrine. We also checked out Daishoin Temple and were even able to squeeze in the Toyokuni Shrine Five-Story Pagoda and the Senjokaku Pavilion. After that we took a ferry back to Hiroshima and went to the Hiroshima Castle. It was a lovely day! I highly recommend the tour.
Written October 15, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Guide19231064516
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am so glad that you enjoyed yourself and had a memorable day. I enjoyed guiding and talking with you,too. Thank you ! The photos you took are so beautiful ! Please come back with your family members, and stay overnight in Miyajima next time. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Written October 26, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joe B
Leigh-on Sea, UK55 contributions
Day Tour of Hiroshima
Jan 2023 • Friends
Our Guide Yuko met us at our hotel, the first thing she did was help us retrieve a camera that had been left on the train the previous day.

Yuko had already been in touch with her proposed itinerary which consisted of Miyajima Island, The Atomic Bomb Dome, Museum and The Peace Park and a delicious Okinomiyaki lunch.

Yuko was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. We discovered a lot about Hiroshima, Japan and it’s customs.
Written January 23, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JGA_Inc
Thank you for your lovely comment. Since Hiroshima was the last destination on your Japan trip, I was overjoyed when we found the camera filled with memories from the journey. I was impressed by your knowledge of Japanese history and culture, and I was delighted to help you find Japanese souvenirs. It was a joyful and memorable tour for me as well. -Yuko
Written February 1, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What’s Out There
Blacksburg, VA91 contributions
An amazing day in Hiroshima with an excellent guide and friend
My guide Yuko made this trip extra special for me. Her meticulous preparation ensured that I had a good day and learn about the solemn history Hiroshima while also enjoying the sites.

Even before the trip, Yuko messaged me about the details. Working out the tides etc. so I can have a chance to experience the Tori gate at Miyajima as well. I had told her that I was coming in from Osaka, and she was on time to welcome me.

She gave me an informed tour of Hiroshima sites. Providing useful information while also giving me her local perspective and details like how she felt as a child when visiting the Hiroshima memorial museum. She paid attention to my dietary needs while choosing a lunch place for me. The food of course was yummy.

She helped me with the local transport. And made sure I do not miss important highlights of the place. Even patiently made a video for me as I rang the peace bell. One thing I especially liked was that she gave me chance to observe something’s for myself, like shrine shaped gate at the peace line, and the clock with a gear in concrete at the museum. This made the trip more like an interaction than just a one-way flow of information. Her personal stories really brought home the Hiroshima visit to me.

Similarly, at the shrine she guided me about where to stand in the ferry for the best views. Since I was solo, she took a number of pictures for me. I really appreciate that. And once again her experience with deer at Miyajima as a child gave me things and memories that I’ll remember. She even guided me about snack options and where and what souvenirs to buy. Overall a great experience.

When it was time to leave, she helped me get on the right train back. And her thank you note with a gorgeous folded crane—a symbol of the peace park—is something I’ll cherish. I attach a picture of it on my shelf of travel memories.

Communication is Yuko’s strength. On learning that there was some issues with trains that night, she even messaged me the next day to check on me to make sure I have returned ok.

Yuko was not like a guide. Rather it felt I have met up with an old friend. Thank you for making my visit special.
Written December 25, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JGA_Inc
Thank you for your lovely comment and posting the photo of the origami crane. It was my pleasure to share my personal experiences with you. Your thoughtfulness made me feel comfortable during the entire tour. Plus, I really appreciate that you are respectful to the Japanese culture and custom. I wanted to enjoy the Japanese year-end tradition together, so it was such a memorable lunch time to eat soba (buckwheat) noodles with you. The tour turned out to be very special for me, because I learned many things that I would have never realized if you hadn’t pointed them out. Please come back with your family. -Yuko
Written December 31, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tom I
1 contribution
Great day lead by brilliant tour guide Yuko
Feb 2023 • Family
Todays tour of Hiroshima was a fantastic experience thanks to Yuko, our tour guide. Yuko maintained an enthusiastic and professional attitude that made for a very enjoyable day. She is extremely knowledgeable on the city of Hiroshima and it’s famous history and culture and was very courteous through out the entire day. She is a lovely person and an even better tour guide and I’m very thankful to have met such a delightful person whilst exploring Japan.
Written February 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JGA_Inc
Thank you for your lovely comment. I also had an amazing time with you all. I was delighted to see that you enjoyed your lunch and finished all the food! You all were fun to hang out with, and I felt like I was sightseeing with friends throughout the entire day. I will treasure the photos we took together. It was truly a memorable day filled with laughter.
Written March 13, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Marla B
Tokyo, Japan8 contributions
BEST GUIDE!!
Yuji provided a perfect personalized tour of Miyajima island for my husband and I. He had Wonderful informative laminated cards full of information on history, culture, expressions, language, and local food that was very useful for us to read on the train to Miyajima island. Once on the island, we visited the main shrine. After, we explored the upper shrines where Yuji explained Shinto and Buddhist beliefs in great detail. There is an underground passage with illuminated buddhas which he led us through while chanting a Buddhist prayer for our families. The experience was transformative and beautiful-something we will always reflect upon. Our trail back to the ferry led us through natural paths with high views of the island and friendly deer. Yuji treated us to playing his wooden flute in a peaceful wooded area on the trail. We then went back to Hiroshima for some out of this world okinomoyaki. Yuji had very detailed information about each place for us to read to select which place we wanted to try. After trying okinomoyaki several times in Tokyo and Osaka, hands down, Hiroshima style wins! We then walked to the A bomb building and several significant spots around memorial peace park. We chose to see the museum on our own, but Yuji gladly understood as the day was getting late. Yuji is very friendly, sincere, and has a local perspective of Hiroshima. He shared his parents’ experience as elementary children feeling the impact from 75 kilometers away. We could easily come back and have a full day tour in Hiroshima again with Yuji. Highly recommend this tour! If we could, we would have Yuji show us around other sites of Japan for several days. A must if you are in Hiroshima. Thank you, Yuji!!!
Written January 2, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Excursion59019521579
Thank you for your nice review to me. I was very glad I read it. Due to Covid-19, I haven't had much work as a tour guide for the last two years. So I was a little nervous on the day of the tour, but your friendly attitude to me and interest in Japanese culture made it a more understandable guide. Yes, it was a really great day. We enjoyed to exchange our cultural backgrounds and I heard some interesting information about Eastern Europe. I would like you to enjoy traveling all over Japan while staying in Japan. Probably you can easily find the rabbit hole that leads to the wonderland of Japan. Finally, I much appreciate the God for arranging this meeting with you. see you again. 　Yuji.
Written January 3, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nelson C
1 contribution
Amazing day with Masa
Mar 2023 • Solo
The whole day was amazing. Masa had some much information to give about Hiroshima and Miyajima island and made the whole day work without problems. She had many great food recommendations. Masa was a fantastic guide with plenty of extra knowledge to make the whole day an experience.
Written March 6, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 83

2023 Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide