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Discover the World Heritage Island of Miyajima from Miyahama Onsen! From Miyahama Onsen, you can enjoy a scenic 30-minute boat ride to the world heritage island of Miyajima. This plan includes a boat trip from Miyahama Onsen to Miyajima, offering you a delightful sea journey. You can also choose the reverse course, perfect for those who wish to check into Miyahama Onsen after a day of sightseeing on Miyajima. This tour allows you to experience this unique maritime pilgrimage, offering a close-up view of the impressive 16-meter-high shrine gate. Don’t miss the opportunity to perform the Japanese traditional prayer of two bows, two claps, and one bow from the water.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: Okushin Pier 1-3-3, Miyahama Onsen, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima Access： By Public transportation: Take the Ohno Heart Bus from the north exit of Onoura Station → Get off at Miyahama Onsen → 5 minutes walk We also recommend taking a taxi from JR Onoura Station
The tour ends at Pier 3 on Miyajima
Itinerary
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You can choose the start time for this plan. Please choose your preferred start time when you make your reservation. [00:00] Gather at Okushin Pier, put on life jackets, board
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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[00:10] Cruise towards Miyajima and Itsukushima-jinja Shrine Miyajima, known as the "Island of the Gods," is itself a sacred site. Itsukushima-jinja Shrine was built over the sea to preserve the sanctity of the island. In ancient times, worshippers, including fishermen and merchants, would pass through the giant shrine gate by sea. This tour allows you to experience this unique maritime pilgrimage, offering a close-up view of the impressive 16-meter-high shrine gate. Don’t miss the opportunity to perform the Japanese traditional prayer of two bows, two claps, and one bow from the water.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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[00:30] The tour ends at Pier 3 on Miyajima The tour concludes at Pier 3 on Miyajima, right next to the ferry terminal. Enjoy the rest of your visit to Miyajima with land-based sightseeing, including a visit to Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, strolling in the shopping district, and meeting the friendly deer that roam the island.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As there are no restroom facilities along the way, please use the restroom before participating.
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As there are no restroom facilities along the way, please use the restroom before participating.
- Participation requirements： Over 7 years old
- In the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather, we will notify you by 3:00 PM the day before. (No cancellation fees will apply.)
- In the summer, we recommend wearing long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses for sun protection.
- During the winter, we recommend dressing in outerwear, a knit hat, and a scarf for warmth and wind protection.
- Infants (6 years old and under, free of charge) are required to sit on laps.
- Please take personal measures for waterproofing your smartphone and injury prevention at the beach. (If you have concerns, we recommend obtaining leisure insurance.)
- Items to bring：Drink
- Clothes：Comfortable clothes easy to move in
- In the case of a joint event with other participants, if delays occur due to customer circumstances, there is a possibility of departure without waiting for your arrival. In such cases, please be aware that a 100% cancellation fee will apply as a same-day cancellation. (If you anticipate being late, please contact us as soon as possible.)
- Please show consideration for the natural environment (avoid approaching marine animals indiscriminately, leave the area cleaner than when you arrived, etc.).
- Please be aware that on the day of the event, changes to the course may occur based on weather conditions, sea conditions, tides, and the participants' levels and health.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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