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Sacred Miyajima Shrine and Historic Island Walk in Hiroshima

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Activity provider: Native Japan
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Tour in Hiroshima, including Guided walking tour and Visit to Itsukushima Shrine. Run by Native Japan, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 2.5 hours
  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
  • Visit to floating torii gate
  • Walk through Omotesando shopping street
  • Nature walk

Sacred Miyajima Shrine and Historic Island Walk: Key Facts

PriceFrom $130 per person
Duration2.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2.5-hour experience in Hiroshima. It is run by Native Japan, 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.

Miyajima, properly Itsukushima, is the island in Hiroshima Bay whose shrine stands on stilts over the water with its great torii gate in the sea, rebuilt in 1875 and restored in 2022. The gate is walked to at low tide and floats at high tide, and the tide table decides what you see; both are worth it. Deer roam the village, the ropeway climbs Mount Misen for the view over the Inland Sea, and the local foods are grilled oysters and momiji manju maple cakes. From Hiroshima it is a tram or train to Miyajimaguchi and a ten-minute ferry, about 40 minutes in all, or a direct boat from the Peace Park.

The price covers Guided walking tour, Visit to Itsukushima Shrine, Visit to floating torii gate, Walk through Omotesando shopping street and Nature walk. It does not cover Meals, Personal expenses, Transportation to meeting point and camera equipment, 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.

Native Japan 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 Native Japan before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
  • Visit to floating torii gate
  • Walk through Omotesando shopping street
  • Nature walk
  • Photo shooting assistance and photography during the tour

Excludes

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation to meeting point
  • Professional camera equipment

Important information

Meeting point

Native Japan 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 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $130
$130
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

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based on 5 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Armin
June 12, 2026

Nana war einfach ein toller Guide 🙏

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Rouven
May 18, 2026

The Tour on Miyajima Island was great. My Guide Eri was fantastic and I really enjoyed everything.

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Traveller
May 12, 2026

Visite très intéressante sur l’île de Miyajima

5
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Lukas
May 11, 2026

super schöne insel und eine sehr nette reiseführerin

Frequently Asked Questions

Native Japan sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover meals, personal expenses, transportation to meeting point and professional camera equipment. 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.
Guided walking tour, Visit to Itsukushima Shrine, Visit to floating torii gate, Walk through Omotesando shopping street, Nature walk, Photo shooting assistance and photography during the tour
The duration of the Sacred Miyajima Shrine and Historic Island Walk is typically 2.5 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 ÂĄ240) covers most sights, and the meipuru-pu loop bus is free with a JR Pass. Miyajima is a ÂĄ200 ferry ride plus the ÂĄ100 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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