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- Japanese
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Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day — Hiroshima’s powerful history and the timeless beauty of Miyajima. If your preferred hotel or meeting location is not listed, please provide it in the additional questions.
Hiroshima is one of Japan's most popular travel destinations. While the city is internationally known for the atomic bombing, it has transformed into a vibrant city dedicated to peace. Beyond its powerful history, Hiroshima offers a rich local culture, delicious cuisine, and beautiful scenery.
On this tour, you will explore the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island with a Hiroshima-born local guide. Along the way, you will gain insights that are difficult to discover on your own, including local stories, historical context, customs, and traditions passed down through generations.
As a private tour, the experience can be tailored to your interests and pace, creating a more personal and meaningful journey through Hiroshima's past and present.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
-If your preferred hotel or meeting location is not listed, please let us know.
-If no meeting location is specified, we will meet at Hiroshima Station.
-If you're arriving by Shinkansen (bullet train), please let us know your arrival time so we can adjust the meeting time.
Itinerary
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1Itsukushima
From Hiroshima Station, it takes about 60 minutes to reach Miyajima Island by train and ferry. Depending on your meeting point, transportation may include a streetcar and ferry. For a faster and more scenic option, an optional speedboat takes you directly to the island in about 45 minutes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Itsukushima Shrine Torii
One of the most iconic images of Japan, this massive torii gate is often featured in travel advertisements. It appears to float on the sea, creating a breathtaking scene that changes with the tides and the changing light.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Itsukushima Shrine
One of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites with a history of over 1,400 years. Known for its elegant vermilion buildings constructed over the water, the shrine appears to float gracefully on the sea at high tide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Daishoin Temple
The guide’s personal favorite. With beautiful wooden halls and charming, uniquely expressive statues, this hidden gem often exceeds visitors’ expectations. Many guests leave with a smile, saying it was one of their favorite stops.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
A lively street lined with local crafts, snacks, restaurants, and souvenir shops. You can also try Hiroshima’s famous maple-leaf-shaped cakes, called momiji manju. Please note that the strolling time may vary depending on how much time you have left on the island.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Continue to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park by ferry and streetcar (approximately 75 minutes). For a faster option, you can choose an optional speedboat that takes you directly to the park in about 45 minutes.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Atomic Bomb Dome
As one of the few structures to survive the 1945 atomic bombing, this building stands as a powerful symbol of both destruction and hope. Our guide will share its history and explain Hiroshima’s path from devastation to becoming a city dedicated to peace.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A stone monument marking the hypocenter — the exact spot directly beneath the point where the atomic bomb exploded in the air.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Explore the park's major monuments while learning about Hiroshima's history before and after the atomic bombing, as well as the meanings behind the memorials. Hiroshima-born local guides may also share family stories related to the bombing and its aftermath, helping bring Hiroshima's history to life.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
After visiting Peace Memorial Park, you will enter the museum for a self-guided visit. Through authentic artifacts, photographs, and personal testimonies, you will gain a deeper understanding of the atomic bombing and its impact on the people of Hiroshima.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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