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Hiroshima & Miyajima: 2 UNESCO Sites 1-Day Small Group Tour
- 6h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and start your journey to Miyajima, one of Japan’s most scenic and spiritual destinations. Travel by train and ferry to the island and visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, where the famous red torii gate rises from the sea. Stroll along Omotesando Shopping Street. In the afternoon, return to Hiroshima city to explore its powerful history. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolizing peace, and walk through the Peace Memorial Park, stopping at monuments dedicated to the victims. At the Peace Memorial Museum, learn deeply about Hiroshima’s past through moving exhibits. End the day with a relaxing walk in Shukkeien Garden, a 17th-century Japanese landscape garden filled with ponds, tea houses, and seasonal flowers. Surrounded by nature, you will find a moment of calm reflection before returning to Hiroshima Station. Your guide will share stories, cultural insights, and recommendations, making this a memorable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- In-person Guide
- Admission fee
What's not
- JR train and ferry
Itinerary
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine, where you can admire the beautiful Great Torii Gate rising from the sea and the striking vermilion shrine buildings up close. Enjoy taking photos and exploring at your own pace, while listening to your guide’s explanations about the history and culture of this sacred site.
Miyajima is celebrated as one of Japan’s “Three Most Scenic Spots” and is home to World Heritage sites such as Itsukushima Shrine and the iconic Great Torii Gate. On this beautiful island, where nature and history exist in harmony, you can stroll through shrines and temples, enjoy hiking in the mountains, and savor delicious local specialties.
Stroll along Miyajima’s Omotesando Shopping Street, where you can enjoy local specialties such as momiji manju (maple-leaf shaped cakes) and fresh oysters, as well as browse traditional crafts and souvenirs. Experience the local atmosphere as you shop and taste your way through the lively street.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Atomic Bomb Dome, a building that stands as a reminder of the devastation caused by the atomic bombing in 1945 and is preserved as a symbol of peace. With your guide’s explanations, you will learn about the historical background and have time to quietly reflect on the importance of peace.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a place dedicated to commemorating the victims of the atomic bombing and conveying a message of peace. Within the park, you will find landmarks such as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Flame of Peace, and various memorial monuments. In this quiet and reflective setting, you can look back on history and feel the importance of peace.
Explore the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the devastation caused by the atomic bomb and the experiences of people who lived through it. Through exhibits and personal testimonies, you will gain a deeper understanding of the tragedy of war and the importance of peace. Important information Please note that the Peace Memorial Museum will be closed from February 16 to 21. During this period, the museum visit will be skipped, but the tour will continue as planned with visits to other locations.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide at Hiroshima Station – Central Exit (JR), right next to the ticket gates. The meeting point is the benches between the JR Green Ticket Office (Midori no Madoguchi) and Starbucks (Minamoa Hiroshima 2F), directly opposite each other. Guide wears a fluorescent green band.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 5 travellers
- Operated by
- Hiroshima Adventures
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hiroshima
- Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 45 city tours we list in Hiroshima.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 45.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima, on Japan's Seto Inland Sea, is a rebuilt river city whose Peace Memorial Park and museum recall the atomic bombing of 1945.
Hiroshima spreads across the delta of the Ōta River, whose channels, bridges and trams give the city an open feel. The atomic bomb of 6 August 1945 destroyed most of it. The Peace Memorial Park beside the river holds the Atomic Bomb Dome, a ruined building left standing and listed by UNESCO, the Peace Memorial Museum and the Children's Peace Monument.
Top-ranked sights in Hiroshima: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island (Itsukushima).
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