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Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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(888) 651-9785
7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Explore the highlights of Hiroshima and Miyajima the easy way on a private full-day tour with a guide. You’ll learn all about Hiroshima’s dark history and prosperous present at sites like the Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome. Travel by public transport (as the locals do) to nearby Miyajima Island, a naturally and culturally beautiful spot with its own fascinating history. The tour can be customized to suit your needs.
- Ideal for travelers with limited time in the area
- Tour is by public transport unless you choose the private vehicle option
- This tour appeals to travelers with a range of interests
- Select the destinations in Hiroshima and Miyajima that appeal to you most
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What's Included
Licensed Local Guide
Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)
Lunch
Other personal expenses
Private transportation
Round Trip Transportation Fee from Hiroshima to Miyajima Island; 1,180JPY per person
Entrance fee of Itsukushima Shrine(for yourself): 500JPY
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum(for yourself): 200JPY
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9:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY Japan Guide Agency
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Amazing Tour
Jacquelyn_H
, Jun 2022
This tour was amazing!! Yuko-san was our guide and she was very knowledgeable, very kind, helpful...I can’t say enough about her. She made this trip memorable.
I would definitely recommend this tour. 5 stars to Yuko-san!
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thank you so much for your kind comment and 5 stars!! I am happy that your trip turned out to be memorable. I enjoyed chatting with you all and answering your questions. The most unforgettable moment for me was the fact that the deer on the island really liked you. I hope that you can enjoy yourself to the fullest while you are in Japan.
Exceeded Expectations
Kadian_W
, Dec 2021
Yuko was amazing from start to finish! She arrived on time and was so patient with me all day! I take a lot of pictures, but never felt rushed...even with it being a little cold outside. We toured the Peace Museum and went to Miyajima Island. We traveled by train, tram and bus. It was an eventful day so be prepared to be engaged and moving. The museum was very moving. The Island was beautiful and would be a great visit for couples! Will definitely return to Hiroshima hands down! Thank you Yuko!
Response from Host , Dec 2021
Thank you for your nice comment. Your words are the biggest Christmas present for me.
I am glad you took a lot of pictures and I also enjoyed taking our selfies! I am sure that our lunch time turned out to be even more enjoyable with the serving robot at the okonomiyaki restaurant.
There are more fun places to visit in Hiroshima, so please come again! -Yuko
Peace park
Maree_C
, Mar 2020
We had a very good day well spent with Tom.He was very informative and we would reccomend his personalized tour to anybody.
Response from Host , Mar 2020
Good but unexpected costs
lreijbers
, Feb 2020
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. There were however unexpected costs that we had to cover that was not mentioned.
Response from Host , Feb 2020
We appreciate for choosing our experience and taking your time to leave us the honest feedback. We are constantly striving to further improve our service and sorry for your unexpected cost. Please let us know the detail of the cost which was not mentioned on our tour page, we will cover it for you.
Sincerely yours,
Japan Guide Agency
A well day spent at Hiroshima
Robert_M
, Dec 2019
We had a great time with Tom who is very tentative, caring guide. Thank you Tom. Will definitely recommend this tour and Tom particularly to my friends and families when they visit Japan.
Response from Host , Dec 2019
Sadahiro Yamasaki San is a super guide👍👍👍👍👍
Wanderer07913574217
, Dec 2019
YAMASAKI San came with Plan A (by taxi) and Plan B (by public transport). For the almost 7 hours, he described the sights, sounds, history of Miyajima and Atomic Peace Park. Every minute was filled with wonders. His English is excellent. I have been to Japan many many times and he is the best guide. 👍👍👍👍👍
Response from Host , Dec 2019
Wonderful day in Hiroshima
Katherine_M
, Nov 2019
We felt we made the most of our day in Hiroshima visiting Miyojima and the Peace Park with Tom as a very knowledgeable guide with very good English. He fitted in very well with pace and needs, told us a lot about local traditions and way of life and we found him a delightful person.
Response from Host , Nov 2019
A fantastisk Day in Hiroshima
nsnkkj
, Nov 2019
We had a really fantastisk Day in Hiroshima. Our guide was outstanding, and she walked us around in a relaxed way. She had a High knowledge and could read our wishes etc.
At that One Day we had an impression for life - thank you
Best regards Karin & Niels Chr., Denmark
Response from Host , Nov 2019
Thank you for your kind comment. I was very happy during the tour because you were so nice and lovely to me. Since I am a huge fan of Danish furniture and architectures, I was excited to know about that from you. I hope you are enjoying your trip on the cruise ship. Please come back to Hiroshima again! Yuko
worst tour guide. Book another!
Gayle_r
, Nov 2019
We just finished our Tour last week. I feel bad because the guide was very nice but acted more as a chaperone to tell what boat to get on than provide knowledge and information about Hiroshima and Miyajima. This is not what we had in mind when we say private tour. I never write reviews, but this time I had to.
-Our guide could not understand everything we were saying
- He did not provide many details of what we saw, and in fact was quiet most of the time.
- I asked him to explain the history of Hiroshima, and he could not. My husband had to tell our children.
We could have just read the signage that was provided next to the sights to get the amount of information we received.
You get a private guide so they can make an impact and provide an interesting time. I feel bad, but I just couldn’t wait for it to be over. I tried very hard to get him to engage us, but in the end- it was a flop. We want our money back for sure.
On top of everything, as in other tours- they mention cost up front so that we have enough cash to get through the tour- nothing was said. We had no idea we were going to spend $77 to get on a boat. Never was ever discussed - it was assumed we could afford it.
Book another! Not worth it. I also called and email the travel agency and I have not heard back!
Response from Host , Dec 2019
We appreciate for choosing our experience and taking your time to leave us the honest feedback. We are so sorry to hear that you could not enjoy the tour with our guide. We are constantly striving to further improve our service and apologize for not being able to provide you with an experience you expected this time. Please let us know if you request it. Sincerely yours, Japan Guide Agency
Great tour with Yuko
Janice C
, Nov 2019
We had an amazing tour guide, Yuko, who made the day enjoyable and informative. We spent time at the Peace Memorial Museum, which is very impactful. Yuko provided great insight into the recovery of Hiroshima. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host , Nov 2019
Thank you for your lovely comment. I had an amazing time with you. I was glad you liked Okonomiyaki at the restaurant where we happened to find on the way to Miyajima Island. That was really exciting, wasn’t it? I enjoyed our conversation and was lucky enough to know new things about your country.
I look forward to seeing you again. Yuko
Great tour with great local guide
Jenny_B
, Oct 2019
We enjoyed this tour, our guide Miyuki was very nice and told us everything there is to know. We chose to visit Hiroshima Castle, Miyajima Island and the peace museum and atomic dome. Please bear in mind that the torii gate on Miyajima island is under construction at the moment, so the gate is not really visible, but the shrine itself is interesting and worth to see as well, especially during high tide.
Miyuki was a great guide who told us many stories about life in Hiroshima and Japan in general, and she was prepared for anything, we can completely recommend this tour!
Response from Host , Oct 2019
Dear customers,
It was a beautiful day for walking to Hiroshima castle. We visited to Miyajima island when the water was almost full.
We had to wait for the high-speed boat to depart more than we expected due to the high tide.
However, both of you were very patient and waited for the boat to operate. I was touched.
The floating shrine was very beautiful and I really like the photo of you inside of Itsukushima shrine.
Fixing the torii gate started in June this year (2019). It might take a while to finish fixing. You have a good excuse to come back here in the future. Thank you very much for your kind comment. Until next time! (Miyuki)
Fantastic day with our guide Yuko
JohnH_D
, Oct 2019
We had a great day with our guide Yuko. She spoke great English and we saw all the highlights of Hiroshima. She told us to a “local” restaurant and we had an excellent local lunch speciality. Excellent food and excellent day! Thanks Yuko for making our visit so special.
Hiroshima?Miyajima
robertm-NY
, Aug 2019
Excellent tour and tour guide (Noriko)! First part fun and second part sobering. We started first with Miyajima which is a very interesting island with the floating tori gate (though under repairs Aug 2019). Lots of interesting shops and restaurants and deer everywhere. The deer are very fond of anything you have in your hands (plastic bags, food, etc.) or are wearing and will chew on it so keep an eye on them but they are very tame. For lunch, try the okonomiyaki which is a local dishi. Beautiful island and you could easily spend a day there but we spent half a day and then took the fast ferry to Hiroshima port (2000 yen/person but worth it as it saves you time).
Hiroshima is a modern city with a lot of reminders of the past including the Abomb Dome which is preserved ruins of a building nearly completely destroyed by the atomic bomb. The Peace museum is nearby and is sobering and in some cases gruesome so I wouldn't recommend younger children going through the entire museum but worth it for teens and older to get a view of the event..
Noriko our guide was excellent and a native of the area and could really give us good insights. Also, she was very helpful with my mother who couldn't walk quite as far and found good places for her to rest at various points.
Great guide but.........
Susanna_W
, Jul 2019
Our guide Yuko was fantastic and she was very willing to accommodate our requests regarding the itinerary. She also took us to a great place for lunch to try Okonomiyaki. We did, indeed, have a nice day but as far as value for money goes I think this tour was way overpriced. It cost us around $US330 ($AUD480) and then we had to pay for all our transport costs (AND our guides) and entry fees. I think we could have done this tour on our own for a lot less.
Response from Host , Sep 2019
Dear customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to extend to you our sincere apologies for your negative experience with our tour.
We would like to consider your compensation and please contact ticket@sense-of-wonder.life for further communication.
We are so sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations again and so pleasure if you give us a chance to make things right.
Kind regards,
Sense of Wonder
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