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Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour: Peace Park to the Floating Torii

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An 8-hour private tour pairing Hiroshima's story of reflection and renewal with the island shrine of Miyajima and its famous floating torii gate. All entrance fees included. Priced per group.

Highlights

  • Private eight-hour day pairing Peace Park and Miyajima
  • Dedicated multilingual guide, fully customizable route
  • All entrance fees for listed attractions included
  • The floating torii and Itsukushima Shrine's sea corridors
  • Stovenir souvenir and ongoing trip support
  • No tips expected; pacing adapts to your energy

Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour: Peace Park to the Floating Torii: Key Facts

PriceFrom $452.4 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This eight-hour private day from Private Japan Tours pairs the two experiences that define this corner of Japan, Hiroshima's story of reflection, resilience and renewal, and the island shrine of Miyajima, and threads them together with a single dedicated multilingual guide whose attention never leaves your group. The day starts gently at 10 a.m., meeting at your hotel lobby or Hiroshima Station, and the itinerary is fully customizable from there; what follows is the classic shape. The morning belongs to the Peace Memorial Park, walked slowly: the cenotaph and its eternal flame, the crane-draped Children's Peace Monument, the Atomic Bomb Dome across the river, with your guide layering in the history and the human stories at a pace that leaves room to feel as well as learn, and all entrance fees for listed attractions already included. After lunch, the journey to Miyajima becomes a pleasure in itself, train down the coast, ferry across the strait, before the island delivers its famous reveal: the great vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine floating on the tide, the shrine's corridors built over the sea, deer wandering the lanes, and the ancient forested slopes of Mount Misen above it all. Your guide handles the practicalities and adapts the afternoon to your energy, more temples, more shopping street, or simply more time watching the light change on the water. Each guest takes home a Stovenir souvenir, personal trip support continues beyond the day, and no tips are expected; meals and transport fares are the only extras. It is the full Hiroshima day, made personal.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

10:00 AM

Meet at your hotel or Hiroshima Station

Your dedicated multilingual guide meets you at 10 a.m., and the day's route is shaped around your interests.

10:30 AM

Peace Memorial Park

Walk the cenotaph, eternal flame and crane-draped Children's Peace Monument at a pace that leaves room to feel as well as learn.

11:45 AM

Atomic Bomb Dome

Cross to the preserved riverside ruin, with your guide's human stories of destruction and renewal.

12:30 PM

Lunch break

Pause for lunch at a spot suited to your tastes before the journey to the island.

1:30 PM

Train and ferry to Miyajima

Ride the coastal train and cross the strait, watching the island's forested ridgeline and torii approach.

2:30 PM

Itsukushima Shrine & the floating torii

The shrine's over-water corridors and the great vermilion gate in the tide, with entrance fees included.

4:30 PM

Island time and return

More temples, the shopping street, or the changing light on the water, then the ferry and train back, ending around 6 p.m.

Detailed Itinerary

10:00 AM - Meet at your hotel or Hiroshima Station: Your dedicated multilingual guide meets you at 10 a.m., and the day's route is shaped around your interests.

10:30 AM - Peace Memorial Park: Walk the cenotaph, eternal flame and crane-draped Children's Peace Monument at a pace that leaves room to feel as well as learn.

11:45 AM - Atomic Bomb Dome: Cross to the preserved riverside ruin, with your guide's human stories of destruction and renewal.

12:30 PM - Lunch break: Pause for lunch at a spot suited to your tastes before the journey to the island.

1:30 PM - Train and ferry to Miyajima: Ride the coastal train and cross the strait, watching the island's forested ridgeline and torii approach.

2:30 PM - Itsukushima Shrine & the floating torii: The shrine's over-water corridors and the great vermilion gate in the tide, with entrance fees included.

4:30 PM - Island time and return: More temples, the shopping street, or the changing light on the water, then the ferry and train back, ending around 6 p.m.

Includes

  • Dedicated multilingual professional local tour guide (8 hours), All entrance fees for listed attractions, 'Stovenir' souvenir for each guest, Customizable itinerary, Personal trip support (no tips expected)

Excludes

  • Meals and transportation costs

Important information

Meeting point

Hiroshima (details confirmed with operator on booking)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

You get a dedicated multilingual professional local guide for the full eight hours, all entrance fees for the listed attractions, a 'Stovenir' souvenir for each guest, a customizable itinerary and personal trip support with no tips expected. Meals and transportation costs, such as the train and ferry to Miyajima, are not included.
The tour meets at 10 a.m. at your hotel lobby or at Hiroshima Station, whichever suits you. Confirm your preferred meeting point with the operator when booking.
The day begins with a guided walk through the Peace Memorial Park, exploring Hiroshima's story of reflection, resilience and renewal. You then continue to Miyajima to visit Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate, with the itinerary fully customizable so the day unfolds around your interests.
The tour is private and priced per group for up to 4 guests. That makes it well suited to couples and families who want one dedicated guide across both Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Expect a full eight hours combining city walking, the ferry crossing and island exploring, though the customizable private pace means breaks come whenever you need them. Children usually enjoy Miyajima's deer and the ferry ride, while the Peace Memorial Park portion can be adjusted to suit their ages.
Dedicated multilingual professional local tour guide (8 hours), All entrance fees for listed attractions, 'Stovenir' souvenir for each guest, Customizable itinerary, Personal trip support (no tips expected)
The duration of the Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour: Peace Park to the Floating Torii 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.
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