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Private tour in Hiroshima Brad P
Hiroshima and Miyajima Highlights
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I am a retired US Marine who has lived in and around the Hiroshima area for about 20 years. I have been an English teacher for the past 15 years and a private tour guide for the past three years. I have been married to the same great lady for the past 22 years. We have two daughters, 21 and 17. Both are bilingual and have been educated in Japan. My tours focus on the guest experience, ensuring everyone has a great time and sees everything they want to within our allotted time. We will discuss history, politics (regarding WWII and the use of nuclear weapons), religion, economics, and any other topics that come to mind as we spend time together. I have studied Japanese history extensively, and I am also familiar with the pre-war history of Hiroshima. Caveat Emptor: I am mostly deaf in my left ear, but I use a hearing aid that helps, and I have an ambulatory disability that makes me walk slowly. If you're looking for a detail-oriented tour about history with a fun-loving guide that isn't in a hurry to get anywhere, I'm your guy. My favorite color is green, and my favorite animal is a King Penguin. I love fried chicken. I also know a plethora of jokes that my daughters refuse to laugh at, even though they are hilarious. Batteries not included.
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Walking tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima
Overview of your Hiroshima tour
You found it! This is THE ONE. THE G.O.A.T! (Greatest of All Tours) Led by the OKest of all tour guides in Hiroshima! You're going to see everything. You're going to experience everything. The sights, the sounds, the smells, the snacks, the history, the ups and downs. It will be an emotional roller coaster ride of a day. And you only have to be THIS tall to ride. Really, the only downside of this tour is that you'll spend the entire day with me. All things considered, that's a win-win situation because I'm a lot of fun to hang around with and I know A LOT of great jokes. We'll take at least two boat rides together, see some extraordinary wildlife, share a meal, and have a grand adventure in my favorite city. Get ready to have an action-packed day in the City of Peace and Shrine Island!!
Your Hiroshima tour itinerary
- Meet up - Depending on tides and how you want to travel to Miyajima, that's how the rest of the day will go. - During high tides, there is a jet boat, which is the fastest way to get to the island. A one-way ticket costs JPY 2,500 / per person. This is NOT included in the tour price. It is a 45-minute trip. - We can take the train any time for JPY 250 / per person. It is a 55-minute trip. Then we will need to board the ferry for another 15 minutes. The Ferry is JPY 350 / person for a round-trip ticket. This is NOT included in the tour price. - On The Island - Itsukushima Shrine. - Snacks. - Otorii (big gate). - Pictures. - Souvenirs. - Lunch (If you're in the mood). - Deer. - In the City - Peace Park. - Peace Museum. - Bomb Dome. - Lunch (If you're in the mood). - History.
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Ferry
Walking, Public transportation, boats, and ferries.
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Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
I can meet you anywhere within the city or on Miyajima if you're staying there.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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