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Sacred Miyajima: Journey to the Floating Torii (Hiroshima)

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Activity provider: F and five.
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2-hour tour in Hiroshima, taking in Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate and Itsukushima Shrine. Run by F and five., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
  • Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate
  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto
  • Runs 2 hours
  • English-speaking tour guide

Sacred Miyajima: Journey to the Floating Torii (Hiroshima): Key Facts

PriceFrom $42 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience from Hiroshima, built around Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate and Itsukushima Shrine. It is run by F and five., 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.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari, the deity of rice and business, and its thousand-plus vermilion torii gates, each donated by a company or family, run in tunnels up the 233-metre Mount Inari behind the main hall. The full loop to the summit is about four kilometres and two hours; most visitors turn back at the Yotsutsuji viewpoint halfway. It is open 24 hours and free, which makes it the one big Kyoto sight you can do at dawn or after dark, when the gates are empty and lit. By nine in the morning the lower tunnels are a slow queue. The fox statues carry keys to the rice granary in their mouths.

The price covers tour guide, Short breaks and Hidden gems. It does not cover Food and drinks, 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.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with F and five. 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

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

Break time, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Walk (20 minutes)

Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (20 minutes)

Itsukushima Shrine

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk (40 minutes)

Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

Daiganji Temple

Pass by (10 minutes)

Daishoin

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street: Break time, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Walk (20 minutes)

Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (20 minutes)

Itsukushima Shrine: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk (40 minutes)

Itsukushima Jinja Gojunoto: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

Daiganji Temple: Pass by (10 minutes)

Daishoin: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

Includes

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Short breaks
  • Hidden gems

Excludes

  • Food and drinks

Important information

Meeting point

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

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

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Starting from $42
$42
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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 79 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Joanne
August 17, 2026

informative and fast paced. some lovely stories and surprises. Thank you

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Coline
July 22, 2026

Leo was very knowledgeable about the history of the island, the shrine and temple we visited. He has a lot of interesting anecdotes, and can give recommendations about what to try for food and drink (I did try the lemon soda and it was very good). We saw some deers, they were so sweet.

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G
Gilberto
June 29, 2026

Leo was an amazing tour guide in Miyajima! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made me feel welcome. As a solo traveler, I especially appreciated how helpful and considerate he was, he kindly offered to take all of my pictures, which allowed me to fully enjoy the experience and keep wonderful memories of the trip. His positive attitude and enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Leo to anyone visiting Miyajima. Thank you for making my day so special!

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Elizabeth
August 9, 2026

Leo was great! The island was very much worth the time.

5
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Margarida
July 26, 2026

I had such a lovely tour with Leo! I was actually the only person who signed up, and it really meant a lot that he still went ahead with the tour. He is incredibly thoughtful and genuinely wants you to get the most out of your visit. I would highly recommend this tour!

5
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Michael
July 16, 2026

The tour was excellent and the tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable in regards to the history and relativity. Very impressed

5
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Nadia
July 16, 2026

Very nice trip. Wonderful landscape and peaceful environment. Leo was a fantastic guide

5
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Tina
June 23, 2026

We loved the tour. Leo was very informative and happy to answer all out questions. He has a great knowledge of the area and customs. We weren't rushed at all and learned things we would not have known otherwise. So glad we did the tour and not wandered around on our own. Thanks Leo :)

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Mia
June 22, 2026

We chose a 9am tour and it was great decision because of the crowd. Our guide Leo was amazing. This was probably our best tour in whole trip. The pace was optimal, Leo gave us great recommendations for food (we tried all of it) and also lot of useful information about Japan and Miyajima. All in all, super experience and would definitely recommend!

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Nathália
June 19, 2026

The tour was AMAZING! Our guide Leo was so good, knew everything about Miyajima and show us the city telling everything with so calm and pacient with us! Truly recomended❤️

5
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Ron
June 16, 2026

Guide Leo told a lot of information and was very friendly and patient. Answered all our questions

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Sandy
June 16, 2026

Great day out and my guide was great. Very knowledgeable and keen to share that wherever he could. Great job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
The price does not cover food and drinks. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
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.
English-speaking tour guide, Short breaks, Hidden gems
The duration of the Sacred Miyajima: Journey to the Floating Torii (Hiroshima) is typically 2 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$42