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Itsukushima Shrine: Guided Tour with a Local (Hiroshima)

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Activity provider: DeepExperience, Inc.
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Tour in Hiroshima, taking in Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku Pavilion and Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto. Run by DeepExperience, Inc., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Senjokaku Pavilion
  • Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto
  • Runs 1.5 hours
  • Admission to Itsukushima Shrine
  • World Heritage Site visit

Itsukushima Shrine: Guided Tour with a Local (Hiroshima): Key Facts

PriceFrom $78 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience from Hiroshima, built around Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku Pavilion and Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto. It is run by DeepExperience, Inc., 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 Admission to Itsukushima Shrine and World Heritage Site visit. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with DeepExperience, Inc. 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

平清盛像

Itsukushima Shrine

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (50 minutes)

Senjokaku Pavilion

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (5 minutes)

Finish at

厳島神社 五重塔

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: 平清盛像

Itsukushima Shrine: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (50 minutes)

Senjokaku Pavilion: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (5 minutes)

Finish at: 厳島神社 五重塔

Includes

  • Admission to Itsukushima Shrine
  • World Heritage Site visit

Important information

Meeting point

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

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 1.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $78
$78
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
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

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 7 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
M
Marina
March 20, 2026

Tomoko san is a very knowledgeable guide. She shows us all the main sites, telling the history and answering all our questions. She even prepared special gifts for us: origami, made by herself and an explanation of the meaning of our names in Japanese. I highly recommend Tomoko san as a guide to everyone!

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C
Charlotte
October 8, 2025

vores guide Gordon var sød og velinformeret. Han tog sig tid til at fortælle

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N
Nanao
June 25, 2025

神社の建築の工夫などの豆知識を挟んでいただいてとても勉強になりました。推しのアクスタとの写真にも付き合っていただいて、とても嬉しかったです！

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V
Valerie
April 26, 2025

My guide from Deep Experience was a delight! Jochy was so enthusiastic in showing me Miyajima. I have been on a LOT of guided tours. I genuinely enjoyed myself with Jochy and loved my trip to Miyajima. He was patient and answered all of my questions. He was fun to spend the afternoon with.

5
J
Junko
November 2, 2025

広島駅まで迎えに来ていただいた上にJRが事故で１５以上も止まったにもかかわらず、その間いろいろ厳島神社の事をご説明いただき大変勉強になりました。

5
J
Jeffrey
July 2, 2025

Gordon was a fantastic guide. As a Canadian, his English was perfect for us Americans, and his understanding of the history and culture behind the construction of the Itsukushima Shrine, Torii gate, and the island of Miyajima made the tour really fascinating. He hit all of the major sites we wanted to see, and he made sure we took breaks, so the elderly members of our group could rest and enjoy the tour despite the heat. We highly recommend him!

Frequently Asked Questions

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Shoes off at every hall, quiet voices, and no photographs inside the halls unless a sign allows it. At a shrine, rinse hands and mouth at the basin, then bow twice, clap twice and bow once; at a temple, hands together without clapping. Dress is relaxed, but shoulders and knees covered is the courteous choice.
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.
Admission to Itsukushima Shrine, World Heritage Site visit
The duration of the Itsukushima Shrine: Guided Tour with a Local (Hiroshima) is typically 1.5 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$78