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Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local

Location Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
$402.43
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Overview

The Hiroshima Miyajima 8-Hour Tour offers a fully private experience for up to eight guests, led by a knowledgeable native guide. This enriching journey takes you to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day.

  • 🛥️ Travel from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima Island in about 60 minutes using a combination of JR train and ferry, with optional speedboat service for a quicker 45-minute ride.
  • 🕊️ Marvel at the iconic Great Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine, a breathtaking structure that appears to float on the water, changing with the tides and light.
  • ⛩️ Visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 1,400 years of history, featuring elegant vermilion buildings that enhance its floating appearance during high tide.
  • 🏯 Explore Daishoin Temple, a hidden gem favored by the guide, known for its beautiful wooden halls and uniquely expressive statues that delight visitors.
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, filled with local crafts, snacks, and souvenir shops, and don't miss the chance to try the famous momiji manju cakes.
  • 🌉 Cross the Miyajima Port Sambashi Bridge to reach Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park via ferry and streetcar, a scenic journey of approximately 75 minutes.
  • 🏛️ Reflect at the Atomic Bomb Dome, a poignant symbol of resilience, where your guide shares its history and Hiroshima's transformation into a city of peace.
  • 📍 Visit the hypocenter monument, marking the exact spot beneath where the atomic bomb exploded, offering a moment of contemplation.
  • 🕊️ Discover Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, learning about its major monuments and the city’s history before and after the atomic bombing, enriched by local guides' personal stories.
  • 🏺 End your journey at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for a self-guided visit, featuring authentic artifacts and testimonies that deepen your understanding of the atomic bombing's impact.

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Hiroshima Miayajima 8Hour Tour
Duration: 8 hours
JR train, Streetcar, Ferry
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Itsukushima Shrine & Peace Memorial Museum
  • Round-trip train and ferry fares to Miyajima from Hiroshima Station or hotels in central Hiroshima.
  • Private guided tour with a local Hiroshima guide
  • Pre-tour consultation and itinerary customization
  • Miyajima Visitor Tax
  • Optional high-speed boat between Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks
  • High-speed ferry from Hiroshima Port to Miyajima (Required for cruise ship guests - One-way)

  • Itsukushima
    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.
  • Itsukushima 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.
  • Itsukushima 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.
  • Daishoin 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.
  • Miyajima 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.
  • Miyajima Port Sambashi Bridge
    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.
  • Atomic 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.
  • Hypocenter of Atomic Bombing
    A stone monument marking the hypocenter — the exact spot directly beneath the point where the atomic bomb exploded in the air.
  • Hiroshima 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.
  • Hiroshima 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.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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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    Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local

    Location Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
    $402.43
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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