Port Pick-Up: Hiroshima / Miyajima Private Tour, Guide & Vehicle

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

This private tour is perfect for cruise travelers visiting Hiroshima. With a licensed multilingual guide and private vehicle, explore Hiroshima’s highlights and the sacred island of Miyajima in comfort.

Visit Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate, stroll Omotesando Street, and see Miyajima’s friendly deer. In Hiroshima, discover the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden. The itinerary is fully customizable to your interests.

※Please note: Access to Miyajima is by ferry. Sightseeing on the island is done on foot while your vehicle waits on the mainland. After returning by ferry, you will rejoin your vehicle and continue the tour.

What's Included

Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Optional: Transportation fees, Ferry, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Miyajima Visitor tax of (Cash only) ¥100.00 per person
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a tranquil green space dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb and to world peace. Stroll past the Children's Peace Monument, the Flame of Peace, and the Cenotaph as your guide shares stories of resilience and hope.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum documents the events of August 6, 1945 and their aftermath through powerful exhibits and personal belongings. A deeply moving experience that conveys the importance of peace. Your guide helps you navigate the displays.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Hiroshima Castle

    Hiroshima Castle is a striking reconstruction of the original 1590s "Carp Castle," set within a moat and wooded grounds. Climb the keep for city views and explore exhibits on samurai-era Hiroshima. Your guide brings the castle's history to life.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Atomic Bomb Dome

    The Atomic Bomb Dome is the skeletal ruin left standing near the hypocenter of the 1945 bombing. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and powerful symbol of peace, it is preserved exactly as it was. Your guide explains its moving history along the riverside.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Itsukushima Shrine Torii

    The Great Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine appears to float on the sea at high tide, one of Japan's most photographed sights. At low tide you can walk out across the sand to its towering vermilion pillars. A perfect spot for memorable photos with your guide.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

    Miyajima's lively Omotesando shopping street is lined with traditional shops and food stalls. Sample the island's famous momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) and grilled oysters, browse local crafts, and soak up the festive atmosphere with your guide.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Itsukushima Shrine

    Itsukushima Shrine is the iconic Shinto shrine on Miyajima island, famous for its vermilion halls built over the sea and the great "floating" torii gate. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its corridors seem to drift on the water at high tide. Your guide shares the history and legends of this sacred place.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Shukkeien

    Shukkeien is an elegant Japanese landscape garden dating from 1620, its name meaning "shrunken-scenery garden." Wind along paths past a central pond, miniature mountains, tea houses, and arched bridges. A serene contrast to the city, with seasonal beauty year-round.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Japan Guide Agency
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Cancellation Policy

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

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