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Full Day in Onomichi , Japan Heritage

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

Joined 2024

Miyu F.
5.00 / 5
(33 reviews)
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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
(33 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

Miyajima Island Hiroshima

Miyu was an absolutely wonderful guide for our trip to Miyajima Island this afternoon. She was right on time and clearly explained where we were going, what to expect, and how the day would unfold, which made everything very easy and enjoyable. She is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. We were traveling with our two boys, and she was fantastic with them, taking the time to explain things in a way that kept them engaged and interested. She made sure we always knew what we were seeing and shared great insights about the history and culture along the way. Her English is excellent, which made communication effortless. We truly appreciated how thoughtful and attentive she was throughout the tour. Miyu made our visit to Miyajima even more special, and we would highly recommend her to anyone visiting the area!

Ellen G.

Miyu F.

Thank you very much for coming to Hiroshima today. I am truly honored by your kind review. It was a great pleasure spending time with your wonderful family and your beautiful smiles. We were very lucky to see the beautiful sunset and the reflection of the Great Torii on the water. I’m glad it became a perfect ending to your trip. Please continue to enjoy your travels in Japan with your lovely sons. I wish your family a safe and wonderful journey.

Favorite tour of our trip

We spent a day in Hiroshima and Miyajama with Miyu. We were a multi-generational (agest 30-93) group of 7 and all chose this as our favorite tour in Japan. We learned so much about the temples and shrines and Miyu made that experience hands on. She was so organized about getting us lunch quickly so that we could spent quality time at the Hiroshima site to understand the devastation and generational impact of the bombing. I would highly recommend Miyu.

Liz B.

Miyu F.

Thank you so much for your kind and heartwarming words. I truly appreciate you traveling all the way from Hokkaido to visit Hiroshima. I was delighted that the weather cooperated and that you could enjoy the beauty of Miyajima after the rain. From Hiroshima, I wish your father continued good health and a long, happy life.

Big Day Out in Hiroshima

From the moment we met Miyu at the cruise terminal we knew we were in for a special day. She gave us plenty of options for transportation and lunch choices. First stop was Miyajima Island. She timed this stop because the tide was high which gave us the best view of the Tori Gate. Her knowledge of the shrine and temple enhanced our visit tenfold. After lunch we made our way to the Peace Park. Her knowledge of the atomic bomb site and her work with survivors of the blast helped us to empathise with what happened that day on 6th August 1945. Miyu even presented us with paper cranes that she and her grandson had made. The museum was closed so we took the option to visit a beautiful Japanese garden which was excellent. Miyu stayed with us until we were safely in a taxi heading back to our Cruise Ship Well done and many thanks Miyu.

Allan G.

Miyu F.

Thank you very much for your kind and generous message. It truly means a lot to me. I am very happy to know that you and your group enjoyed your time in Hiroshima. I sincerely appreciate that you took a moment to reflect on what happened here 81 years ago and on how the people of Hiroshima have lived and rebuilt their lives since then. I wish you continued good health and a wonderful journey ahead.

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