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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

Location Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
$111.24
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Overview

-Head to the beautiful Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrine-
See the famous Torii gates and enter Itsukushima Shrine. Your friendly local guide will you tell you about their background in Miyajima and their cultural signifiance to Japan.

-Learn deeper-
Explore Daishoin Temple, Momijidani Park and learn about the 5 story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Here your friendly local guide will teach you next about Buddhism's role in Japan and this temple's significance to the island.

-Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicacies-
To finish off your culutral highlights walking tour, your guide will introduce you to some of the local delicacies available such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings among other delicious sweet and savoury treats!

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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

  • Hiroshima Local Lunch
  • 5.5 hours with a Hiroshima's local guide
  • Entrance fee to all shrines, temples and museum in the tour
  • Tour photos
  • Ferry fee to Miyajima (500yen ($4) round-trip)
  • Additional foods and drinks (Avaible for purchase)

Meeting point
In front of Coin Operated Locker at outside of JR Miyajimaguchi Station - It takes 30mins to JR Miyajimaguchi station from JR Hiroshima station. (JR Sanyo line) - Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip"
Return details
In front of Coin Operated Locker at outside of JR Miyajimaguchi Station - It takes 30mins to JR Miyajimaguchi station from JR Hiroshima station. (JR Sanyo line) - Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip"

  • Miyajima
    Start Miyajima Walking Tour After gathering, we will board a ferry to Miyajima. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic Otorii, Miyajima's symbol, during the boat ride. Upon reaching Miyajima, friendly deer will welcome you. We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.
  • Itsukushima
    We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.
  • Itsukushima Shrine
    Let's take a picture with the shrine as a backdrop! Constructed during the Heian period (794-1192), the shrine's distinctive architecture, resilient to the tides' ebb and flow, adds to its allure.
  • Daishoin Temple
    Your local guide will explain on Buddhism and the statues. Daisho-in Temple is the main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The name of the temple is Takiyama, and it is also known as Takiyama Daisho-in Suisei-ji Temple. It is the oldest temple on Miyajima, and as the annex temple of Itsukushima Shrine, it has presided over rituals and supervised the priests of the shrine. The temple's principal deity is Miki-Daigongen.
  • Momijidani Park
    Take photos here
  • Senjokaku
    Explanation of the visit Senjamikaku is the common name for the main hall of Itsukushima Shrine's Terminal Shrine, Toyokuni Shrine, a shrine building located on Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the common name for the main building of Toyokuni Shrine, the last shrine of Itsukushima Shrine. It is called Sentamikaku because it is the size of 857 tatami mats.
  • Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
    Get local street food in Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street A bustling shopping street. Lined with souvenir stores and food stalls offering grilled oysters and other delicacies.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

    Location Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
    $111.24
    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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