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U2
Hiroshima Private Tour -

Full Day in Onomichi , Japan Heritage

Art, Culture, & Historical
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Miyu F.

Joined 2024

Miyu F.
5.00 / 5
(30 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Hiroshima
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Miyu F.)
Up to 8 people

Onomichi is recognized as a Japan Heritage site as a medieval, garden-like port town shaped by the Onomichi Waterway. In this tour, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands from an observation deck, and visit several old and unique temples. You will also stroll along charming alleys lined with cat-themed paths and cafés housed in renovated traditional buildings. On the shopping street, you can try Onomichi ramen and a variety of unique local sweets.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Hiroshima Station or Your hotel

08:40 AM

Transportation

We will go to Onomichi by JR train.

10:20 AM

Old temples

From Onomichi Station, walk up the gentle slopes of the old town streets to visit Jikoji Temple, Hodoji Temple, and Tenneiji Temple. If desired, you can also enjoy hands-on experiences such as clay modeling or painting.

11:00 AM

The breathtaking view from the observation deck

Take the ropeway up to the observation deck on the hill. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Seto Inland Sea, its islands, and the miniature garden city.

11:30 AM

Senkoji Temple

Representative temples of Onomichi: admire the vermilion-painted main hall, the bell tower, and the Tama-no-Iwa rock, etc.

12:30 AM

Cat Alley

On this alley, you will encounter many playful cat artworks and cats strolling around. You can experience a unique atmosphere found only here.

01:00 PM

Lunch & Shopping

Stroll along the shopping street and find your favorite lunch. Onomichi ramen is especially popular. After lunch, enjoy some shopping. Crepes shaped like roses are highly recommended for dessert.

02:30 PM

Seaside Street & U2

Stroll along the coast while watching the boats on the Seto Inland Sea, and visit U2, a multi-purpose facility renovated from a massive warehouse. U2 houses a bakery, lifestyle shops, restaurants, and more.

03:30 PM

Transportation

Return to Hiroshima by JR train.

Ending Point

Hiroshima Station or Your Hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

What‘s not included

JR Train Fee 3040JPY/person

Ropeway 500JPY/person

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Miyu F.

Joined 2024

Miyu F.
5.00 / 5
(30 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Miyu F.

My name is Miyu. I have been a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter since 2009. I began my career as a tourist guide last year after working as a public servant for nearly four decades.

I worked in the Atomic Bomb Survivors Support Division for 12 years until I retired from the local government, and I continue to interact with Hibakusha. Therefore, I have a lot of knowledge about A-bomb survivors, the reconstruction of Hiroshima, and the effects of radiation on the human body, which I can correctly convey to inbound visitors.

I have experience in tea ceremonies and calligraphy and am especially good at guiding visitors through tea ceremony experiences.

I love to watch baseball games, so I enjoy talking about them with guests from countries where they are popular.

I am a volunteer medical interpreter and can respond to visitors' sudden health problems.


Reviews

A fuller picture and understanding of Hiroshima as a city than you would get on your own

Our group of four women visited the Peace Museum on our own and met Miyu-san afterward. The Peace Museum is a powerful place and walking through it is a very personal experience. The afternoon with Miyu-san afterward provided us with a fuller picture of Hiroshima residents before the war and after the bombing. After a leisurely but emotionally moving walk through the Peace Park, we walked through side streets, read plaques and learned their significance. We made a short trip to Hiroshima Castle but instead of touring interior opted to visit Mitaki-dera, a tranquil Buddhist Temple with three waterfalls. A perfect soul-filling experience to round out our day in Hiroshima. Miyu-san planned an excellent experience.

Marie V.

Miyu F.

Thank you so much for your heartwarming review. I truly admire the care and sincerity with which you visited the Peace Memorial Museum and engaged with Hiroshima’s history. I’m happy you enjoyed the peaceful walk at Mitaki-dera. It was a joy for me to spend two days with four wonderful women. I hope you made it home safely, and I hope to welcome you back to Japan and Hiroshima again someday.

Informative, enjoyable, and efficient afternoon

Miyu-san welcomed us warmly and led us through an afternoon with efficiently planned transportation, just the right amount of walking, informative stops along the way, and plenty of photo opportunities. We saw aspects of Itsukishima Shrine that we would have missed on our own and was grateful for the time spent at Daishoin Temple.

Marie V.

Miyu F.

Thank you very much for your detailed review. It was a pleasure spending half a day with you on beautiful, sacred Miyajima in such lovely weather. I hope the memories from your last stop in Japan will remain in your heart forever.

Wonderful tour experience in Hiroshima

Our group of 5 including my kids, age 8 and 14 arranged a day tour of Hiroshima with Miyu. We had a wonderful time. Miyu took us on a walking tour of Miyajima and explained all the sights and traditions in detail but simple enough for my kids to enjoy. We also walked around Peace Park where Miyu spent time on all the historic areas. Miyu was an excellent tour guide and would love to come back to Hiroshima.

Saloshni P.

Miyu F.

Thank you so much for visiting Hiroshima with your children. I’m truly honored by your kind comments. I was very happy that your lovely children listened attentively to my stories as well. Please do come back to Hiroshima again. There are many beautiful and scenic places here, and I would be delighted to guide you again.

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