Miyajima Island Tour with Certified Local Guide

5.0
(12 reviews)
Hiroshima, Japan

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

I'm Pancho (Tetsuo Hamano), a 5.0-rated licensed English-speaking guide born and raised in Hiroshima. This private half-day (about 4 hours) is Miyajima Island: UNESCO Itsukushima Shrine and the Great Torii over the sea, optional Daisho-in Temple, and street views of Senjokaku Pavilion and the Five-Storied Pagoda. I'm a second-generation A-bomb survivor. If you ask, I share how my father and grandparents survived 1945 as ordinary life afterward—not a horror lecture. This day is the sacred island: Shinto, temples, sea air, local food, and two-way talk about Japanese culture and daily life. I adapt the pace and itinerary to you, including vegan and gluten-free (GF) options. Your questions steer the day. Families welcome. Ask about daily Japan too.

Tide changes how the Torii looks; I time photos when we can. Walking tour with public transport and ferry from Hiroshima. Lunch extra. Skip a checklist rush. Just you and me—your private group.

What's Included

Guide fee
Gratuities
Entrance fee: Itsukushima shrine 300 JPY/Adult
Any entrance fee is not included.
Any food and drink is excluded.
Not included any private transportation
100 JPY/ Adult for Senjokaku if you want to stop Senjokaku
Itsukushima Shrine

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1-2 Matsubarachō

NOTE: The meeting point is Hiroshima station or your hotel. No pick up service, but the guide will go meeting point (at the hotel)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit

    Meet up at the bullet train exit in Hiroshima station. NOTE: This is one of the optional meeting places, the guide shows up at your hotel as an option too.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Miyajima

    Itsukushima island, Itsukushima shrine(UNESCO World Heritage site), 15 minutes walk to Itsukushima shrine. Optional: Daishoin Temple, Five Stories Pagoda, Senjokaku-Paviriaon, and so on. Note: Total time includes meeting point to Miyajima island, from island to Peace Memorial Park.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Itsukushima Shrine

    Take a look at the Japanese heritage/ UNESCO World Heritage site which was built in 1168.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Daishoin Temple

    Explore the one of photogenic place in Miyajima island. Memo: Stairs. Autumn leaves

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Senjokaku

    See the view from the street of the "Senjo-kaku and Five storied Pagoda"

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Hiroshima Station South Exit Chikagai Hiroba Information Center

    Return to Hiroshima station by JR local train.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Hiroshima custom tour by certified guide Pancho (in English)

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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