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Half-day tour in Hiroshima, taking in Miyajima, Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate and Itsukushima Shrine. Run by Local Gem Tour Hiroshima, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Train
- Ferry
- Miyajima
- Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate
- Runs 5 hours
- Local Japanese Guide
Miyajima Private: Itsukushima Shrine and Island Nature (Hiroshima): Key Facts
| Price | From $192 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 5-hour experience from Hiroshima, built around Train, Ferry and Miyajima. It is run by Local Gem Tour Hiroshima, 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.
Pickup is offered from Crowne Plaza - ANA Hiroshima, an IHG Hotel, THE KNOT HIROSHIMA, Hilton Hiroshima, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima and HOTEL INTERGATE Hiroshima; the exact spot and time are agreed with Local Gem Tour Hiroshima once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.
The price covers Japanese Guide, Pick up on foot, Itsukushima shrine admission and Customize in advance. It does not cover Transportation costs- Basic, Transportation costs- JR Pass users: visitor's tax JPY 100, Optional: fast boats and Please note: Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an, 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.
Local Gem Tour Hiroshima 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 Local Gem Tour Hiroshima 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
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
14 pickup location options
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel, Hotel Livemax Premium Hiroshima, Crowne Plaza - ANA Hiroshima, an IHG Hotel, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima Sta., THE KNOT HIROSHIMA, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hilton Hiroshima, Hiroshima Port Cruise Terminal-a, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima, HOTEL INTERGATE Hiroshima, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima South Gate, HIROSHIMA STATION, RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Train
(45 minutes)
Ferry
(15 minutes)
Miyajima
Visit, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)
Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate
Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Itsukushima Shrine
Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Daisho-in
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)
Senjokaku Pavilion
Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Miyajima Omotesandō Shopping Street
Visit (40 minutes)
Detailed Itinerary
14 pickup location options
Train: (45 minutes)
Ferry: (15 minutes)
Miyajima: Visit, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)
Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate: Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Itsukushima Shrine: Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Daisho-in: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)
Senjokaku Pavilion: Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Includes
- Local Japanese Guide
- Pick up on foot
- Itsukushima shrine admission
- Customize in advance
Excludes
- Transportation costs- Basic (non-JR Pass users) JPY 1,340 1人あたり
- Transportation costs- JR Pass users: visitor's tax JPY 100 1人あたり
- Optional: fast boats, direct boats or taxis (¥2500~¥8500/one way)
- Please note: Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge of JPY 2,000, payable in cash on the day.
- Food & drinks
- Tips
Important information
Meeting point
Local Gem Tour Hiroshima 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
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Traveler Reviews
Masa was an incredible guide, sharing personal stories and in depth historical information also. An amazing day. Thank you Masa.
The whole experience was incredible, Masa was so kind, full of knowledge and shared stories of her hometown with so much passion and love. She made our family feel so welcomed and shared knowledge that wouldn’t pick up if you were exploring just yourself. Highly recommend.
Masa, our guide, was lovely. She was well informed about the various shrines and temples we visited and helped us understand how they had been built and their history. The very best bit was being able to discuss easily what it meant to the people of Hiroshima and what is was like growing up and living with the events of the past. She was very well prepared for the unseasonal heat bringing extra parasols and neck coolers.
Our family had an amazing day trip to Miyajima Island with Aya. Aya was very knowledgeable and kind- we are so lucky to have spent the day learning from her. Highly recommend!
The tour was great, but what truly made it unforgettable was our guide Aya. Her knowledge, kindness and passion made the whole experience special. Highly recommended because of her.
Activity was great. Masa did an excellent job at explaining the history and showing us the beauty of Miyajima. Would highly recommend Masa to anyone - we are a big family group and she handled us well! She also gave helpful advice for the rest of our trip.
Yuka was excellent, very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. We had a fantastic day on Miyajima. She showed us areas we would not have seen without her help, answered all our questions and explained the traditions and culture of the places we visited. Thank you Yuka.
Masayo was fantastic!! Her English was great, and she knew her way around her home town expertly. we were able to see some awesome sites on Miyajima and make it to the peace memorial with time to make it thru the museum. she was kind to everyone she met, and had very personal stories about her family and the bombing of Hiroshima. We learned a lot, and even though I had been here before, she taught me new things. we appreciated the love she has for her city, and the preservation of its history and the world wide significance it held. if you come to Hiroshima, we fully recommend her private tour
Masa is a terrific guide! Very kind and knowledgeable. We had a fantastic tour of beautiful Miyajima.
Masa was an excellent guide and a very kind and thoughtful person. I have taken a few tours while in Japan, and hers has been my favorite. Miyajima is a very beautiful and special place and I was so glad to have a guide to show me around as she could explain to me the significance of all of the things I saw, as well as showing me unexpected hidden treasures that I would never have discovered without her. The heat was exceptional the day of our tour, but Masa came very well prepared with many things to help make me as comfortable as possible. I loved talking to her and was sad to see the tour e
Excellent tour, interesting and full of knowledge’s from our guide tour. We had a great time. Thanks
Masa is the best guide. She knows so much about Hiroshima and its history. The trip was very organised and prepared she answered all our questions. I wish all the guides to be like Masa.