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Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local
Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
$348.84
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Overview
This is a fully private tour for one group only, with a maximum of eight guests, offering a comfortable and meaningful experience guided by a native Hiroshima guide.
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this 8-hour tour of Miyajima Island and Peace Memorial Park.
Begin your day on Miyajima Island, known for its iconic floating Great Torii Gate, historic shrine, and sacred deer regarded as messengers of the gods. Enjoy the island’s serene atmosphere and cultural significance before traveling onward. Next, visit Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, where your guide provides a clear and respectful explanation of Hiroshima’s history, focusing on resilience, remembrance, and hope.
Traveling with only your group allows for flexible explanations and a pace adjusted to your interests. Guests with dietary restrictions will be guided to suitable restaurants. Additional stops can be added whenever possible.
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this 8-hour tour of Miyajima Island and Peace Memorial Park.
Begin your day on Miyajima Island, known for its iconic floating Great Torii Gate, historic shrine, and sacred deer regarded as messengers of the gods. Enjoy the island’s serene atmosphere and cultural significance before traveling onward. Next, visit Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, where your guide provides a clear and respectful explanation of Hiroshima’s history, focusing on resilience, remembrance, and hope.
Traveling with only your group allows for flexible explanations and a pace adjusted to your interests. Guests with dietary restrictions will be guided to suitable restaurants. Additional stops can be added whenever possible.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Round-trip transport to Miyajima Island, including JR train, ferry, and streetcar.
- Private guided tour with a local Hiroshima guide
- Pre-tour communication to discuss preferences
- Itsukushima Shrine & Peace Memorial Museum
- An optional speedboat between Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island is available for an additional fee.
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
For guests arriving by cruise ship at The Itsukaichi Wharf (Hiroshima Itsukaichi Cruise Ship Port).
For guests arriving by cruise ship at Ujina Foreign Trade Wharf (Hiroshima Port Cruise Terminal).
We can also pick you up from other hotels—please let us know the name of your hotel.
Your guide will be waiting just outside the Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket gates.
Return details
You can also enjoy a stroll along this lively pedestrian street with shops, restaurants, cafes, and souvenir stores if you have extra time.
We can also end the tour at the Peace Memorial Museum, the last stop of the day.
We can also drop you off at your hotel.
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ItsukushimaFrom Hiroshima Station, travel to Miyajima Island by train and ferry (about 60 minutes). If departing from your hotel, transportation may include streetcar and ferry. An optional speedboat can take you directly to the island in about 45 minutes.
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Itsukushima Shrine ToriiOne of the most iconic images seen in travel advertisements for Japan. The massive torii gate appears to float on the sea, creating a breathtaking scene that changes with the tides and the light.
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Itsukushima ShrineOne 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.
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Daishoin TempleThe guide’s personal favorite. With beautiful wooden halls and charming, uniquely expressive statues, it’s a hidden gem that often exceeds visitors’ expectations — a place that leaves people smiling and saying it was one of their favorite stops.
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Miyajima Omotesando Shopping StreetA lively street lined with local crafts, snacks, restaurants, and souvenir shops. You can also try Hiroshima’s famous maple-leaf-shaped cakes. Please note: the strolling time may vary depending on your remaining time on the island.
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Miyajima Port Sambashi BridgeTravel to Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima City by ferry and streetcar (about 75 minutes). An optional speedboat can take you directly to the park in about 45 minutes.
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Atomic Bomb DomeA symbol of both destruction and hope, this is one of the few buildings that survived the 1945 atomic bombing. Your guide will share its history from multiple perspectives, including the experiences and feelings of the people at the time.
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Hypocenter of Atomic BombingA stone monument marking ground zero, directly beneath where the atomic bomb exploded in the air.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial ParkYour guide will share the history and stories of Hiroshima while walking through Peace Memorial Park. Highlights include the following: 1. Children’s Peace Monument: dedicated to children affected by the atomic bombing and surrounded by paper cranes. 2. Flame of Peace: a symbol of hope for a nuclear-free world. 3. Memorial Cenotaph: dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing. If requested: 4. Rest House: offering insights into survivors’ experiences and views of Hiroshima’s streets before the bombing; a souvenir shop and café are also available.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumAdmission to this museum is included in the tour fee; however, a guided tour is not provided inside the museum. The museum is a place to convey the reality of the atomic bombing through authentic artifacts and personal stories, allowing each visitor to reflect on the value of peace in their own way. Prior to entry, historical background and explanations will be provided at monuments within Peace Memorial Park, including the Atomic Bomb Dome, to support a deeper understanding. Inside the museum, you are free to explore the exhibits at your own pace.
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
Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
$348.84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!