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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
Experience Miyajima beyond the famous floating torii gate on a fully private tour with a Japanese local guide.
Visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, peaceful Daisho-in Temple, traditional streets and the island’s natural scenery while discovering why Miyajima has been considered sacred for centuries.
As you explore, understand the meaning behind the shrines, temples and traditions you see, including the connection between Shinto, Buddhism and nature in Japan.
Your experienced, qualified guide has deep ties to Hiroshima, with most of our guides born and raised in the region. They also have international experience and speak clear, easy-to-understand English, making meaningful conversation and questions easy throughout the tour.
Move at your own pace, enjoy local food, spend longer at places that interest you or explore quieter parts of the island.
Guests staying in central Hiroshima can meet their guide at their hotel or Hiroshima Station and travel together to Miyajima.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up on foot.
Not listed hotel: please let us know.
Coming from another city: Hiroshima Station is the best meeting point.
⚠️Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge of JPY 2,000, payable in cash on the day.
⚠️ Late policy: More than 20 minutes late without notice = No-Show (no refund).
If you inform us but are over 1 hour late, the tour may be shortened or extra fees may apply.
Itinerary
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1Hiroshima
The tour departs from a hotel or train station in Hiroshima City; the order of the tour can be changed between Miyajima and Peace Park to see the Floating Torii Gate. We use public transportation. Travel time to Miyajima is 1 hour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Miyajima
Visit a spiritual island "MIYAJIMA" that has been revered as the gods' island since ancient times. Deer, the messengers of the gods, welcome you!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Itsukushima Shrine Torii
The Floating Torii gate appears on the sea when the tide is high. At low tide, you can walk by it and be impressed by its size and beauty!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine floats on the sea and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This shrine, also a national treasure, changes its appearance with the ebb and flow of the tide. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the majestic Heian-period Japanese architecture. If you are lucky, you will be witness to a wedding ceremony or a dance dedicated to the gods!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Daishoin Temple
Daisho-in Temple is a unique and rare temple. The oldest temple on Miyajima, it is located in the midst of rich nature and has many attractions. This temple was loved by Shogun Hideyoshi and many other influential people, and is a must-see!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Senjokaku
Part of the Itsukusima shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in 16th century. Large halls and wall-less spaces are quiet and peaceful. Shogun Hideyoshi order to built.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Stroll Omotesando shopping street. Lined with food stores and souvenir stores selling Miyajima's specialty products such as oysters, conger eel rice bowl, and momiji manju (steamed buns). Momiji-manju hand-baking workshops are also available.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Miyajima Port Sambashi Bridge
We will move toward Peace Memorial Park. Basically, we use a ferry, JR, or train. It takes about 1 hour. As an option, you can also take a direct boat (45 minutes) to Peace Memorial Park. Please check your email after booking for details.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up on foot.
- This is a walking tour. We basically use public transportation.
- Transportation fee is not included, please pay by your own.
- Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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