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Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO Sites 1-Day Tour

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Full-day tour in Hiroshima, taking in Hiroshima Castle, Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Run by Japan Panoramic Tours, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Hiroshima Castle
  • Atomic Bomb Dome
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
  • Runs 8 hours
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO Sites 1-Day Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $158.5 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 8-hour experience in Hiroshima, built around Bus/coach, Hiroshima Castle and Atomic Bomb Dome. It is run by Japan Panoramic Tours, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park sits on the ground beneath the point where the bomb detonated at 8:15 on 6 August 1945. The A-Bomb Dome, the skeleton of the industrial promotion hall, was left as it stood; the Peace Memorial Museum reopened in 2019 after a redesign and takes about two hours, and is not for young children. The Children's Peace Monument is hung with paper cranes sent from around the world. Hiroshima's own food is okonomiyaki layered with noodles, eaten at counters in Okonomimura. Miyajima is 40 minutes away and most visitors combine the two in one day.

The price covers All taxes, Entrance fees for Atomic Museum and Miyajima, Lunch, tour guide and Multilingual audio guide in the bus. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off and Vegan, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Currency Exchange. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Japan Panoramic Tours before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Currency Exchange

Bus/coach

(20 minutes)

Hiroshima Castle

Pass by

Atomic Bomb Dome

Guided tour (20 minutes)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Guided tour (40 minutes)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Visit, Free time (1 hour)

Bus/coach

(40 minutes)

Ferry

(20 minutes)

Local restaurant

Visit, Lunch, Regional food (50 minutes)

Itsukushima Shrine

Visit, Guided tour, Free time (1 hour)

Daisho-in

Visit, Free time (30 minutes)

Miyajima

Free time (40 minutes)

Bus/coach

(50 minutes)

Arrive back at

Currency Exchange

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Currency Exchange

Bus/coach: (20 minutes)

Hiroshima Castle: Pass by

Atomic Bomb Dome: Guided tour (20 minutes)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Guided tour (40 minutes)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Visit, Free time (1 hour)

Bus/coach: (40 minutes)

Ferry: (20 minutes)

Includes

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Entrance fees for Atomic Museum and Miyajima
  • Lunch (if selected; a vegetarian lunch option is available. Vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-free meals are not available)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Multilingual audio guide in the bus (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Ukrainian)
  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Round-trip ferry to Miyajima

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-free meal options

Important information

Meeting point

Currency Exchange

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $158.5
$158.5
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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

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based on 3916 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Sarah
September 15, 2026

This trip is an absolute must while in Hiroshima! You get to experience the devastating but important historical context of the Atomic Bomb at both the museum and monuments in the morning and then spend the afternoon and the beautiful Miyajima Island! Our tour guide Tomo was exceptional, knowledgeable and we really appreciate her effort of including our 9yr old in the days activities!

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Jeanine
September 13, 2026

Marin our tour guide was a delight. She is very engaging and knowledgeable. It was fun to follow along with her stories and she had a wonderful sense of humor. The tour itself starts off in a somber way, but it was good to learn more about the bombing and it’s after affects. It is a cautionary tale to all of use today. The second half was spent on Miyajima island where we had lunch, visited a temple and a shrine. We also had time to shop and wander. Overall, it was a great experience and I would recommend it as a great thing to do while in Hiroshima. Make sure you get Marin as your guide.

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John
September 10, 2026

Marin was excellent, amusing, helpful informative. Hope to meet her on another trip

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Jennifer
September 16, 2026

Fantastic day in Hiroshima and Miyajima – Rino was amazing! We had such a wonderful day exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima, and our guide Rino was absolutely fantastic. We started with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and memorials, which was a very moving and thought-provoking experience. Rino was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and explained everything with such care and sensitivity. She really helped us understand the significance of the places we were visiting. We then took the ferry over to Miyajima, where we enjoyed some delicious local food and explored the beautiful shrines

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Emilie
September 15, 2026

Thanks to Tomo, she was an amazing guide through the day! It was a ver interesting trip!

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Chris
September 15, 2026

Tomo was a fantastic guide and really informative! The pace of the trip was great and if you only have a few days to explore Hiroshima it’s a great way to do so

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Ivo
September 13, 2026

Thank you Marin for the great day. It was really impressive how the war side and the beautiful side of Hiroshima are connected. Miyajima is a beautiful place. Hiroshima is a beautiful city. I am sad we only had those 8 hours on the tour together. And only 2 days to experience the city. But thank you again Marin for the great enthusiastic guidance through the day. ありがとうございます

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Daniel
September 11, 2026

Had a wonderful time. Our guide Tomo was very sweet and helpful. She made the whole tour well organised and smooth.

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Hannah
September 11, 2026

Tomo our guide was incredible! She was friendly and made everyone comfortable! What a fantastic day!

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Matthew
September 10, 2026

We had a wonderful one-day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima with our tour guide, Marin. She was very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. Marin answered all of our questions with patience and made the whole day exciting, enjoyable, and memorable. She shared a lot of interesting information about the history and culture of Hiroshima and Miyajima, which made the experience even more meaningful. Her enthusiasm and friendly personality really made the tour special. Thank you, Marin, for such a fantastic day! We highly recommend this tour, especially with Marin as your guide.

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Andrew
September 10, 2026

The trip was great. Tomorrow our guide was informative, courteous and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

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Krzysztof
September 10, 2026

I had an amazing day! The tour was very well organized and both Hiroshima and Miyajima were incredible to visit. Marin was a fantastic guide — very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. She shared a lot of interesting information and made the whole day fun and memorable. I really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you, Marin, for a wonderful day! 😊

Frequently Asked Questions

Currency Exchange
The price does not cover hotel pickup and drop-off and vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-free meal options. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Entrance fees for Atomic Museum and Miyajima, Lunch (if selected; a vegetarian lunch option is available. Vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-free meals are not available), English-speaking tour guide, Multilingual audio guide in the bus (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Ukrainian), Air-conditioned coach, Round-trip ferry to Miyajima
The duration of the Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO Sites 1-Day Tour is typically 8 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom (2026 full bloom landed around March 29-31), or October-November for autumn color and oyster season. August 6 brings the Peace Memorial Ceremony — moving, but the city is at its most crowded. See our best time to visit Hiroshima guide.
The Hiroden streetcar (flat ¥240) covers most sights, and the meipuru-pu loop bus is free with a JR Pass. Miyajima is a ¥200 ferry ride plus the ¥100 visitor tax. Full fares and passes in getting around Hiroshima.
Two days is the sweet spot: day one for the Peace Memorial Park, Museum and city, day two for Miyajima Island. Our 2-day Hiroshima itinerary maps it hour by hour.
Plan 2-3 hours for the park and museum together — the museum is just ¥200 and opens from 7:30 AM. Etiquette, monuments, and timing tips are in our Peace Memorial Park guide.
The torii appears to float at tide levels above ~250cm, and you can walk out to its base below ~100cm — a single day often offers both. Check tide tables before you go; the full trick is in our Miyajima Island guide.
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — layered, not mixed like Osaka's, with soba inside — plus winter oysters and momiji manju on Miyajima. Okonomimura's 24 stalls are the classic first stop. See the Hiroshima food guide.
Miyajima is the essential one; beyond it, Iwakuni's Kintai Bridge and Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) are both doable by train. Honest rankings and logistics in our Hiroshima day trips guide.
Starting from$158.5