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Hiroshima Private Tour: Best Highlights in a Day
- 7h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hiroshima is a city that carries a deep message of peace and resilience. Known around the world for its history, it now stands as a place of reflection, beauty, and hope. This tour offers a moving journey through its past and a chance to experience the natural and cultural wonders nearby. From historic landmarks to island views and sacred shrines, Hiroshima is more than a destination it’s a story to be felt and remembered. ・Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, symbols of Hiroshima’s powerful message of peace ・Take a ferry to Miyajima Island and witness the famous “floating” torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine. ・Explore charming temple paths and traditional streets surrounded by serene seaside scenery
Inclusions
What's included
- Ferry tickets connecting Miyajimaguchi Pier and Miyajima Island
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- English speaking guide
- Public transportation
- Entry to Itsukushima Shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Photos of Tour Participants
What's not
- Lunch
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
- Cruise Terminal pick-up/drop off
Itinerary
The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of peace for the city of Hiroshima. Used originally as a prefectural hall, the dome was blown up during the blast, killing everyone inside. However the structure of the dome remained and has been used as a symbol of the people’s wish for peace ever since, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Your guide will offer you history and explanations, while allowing you to reflect on the tragedy that occurred.
Located next to the Dome, the Peace Memorial Park was once a busy commercial downtown area. These days it is a quiet green space, dedicated to remembering those we lost and our hope for a more peaceful future. The guide will help you traverse the park, providing history and explanations when you wish.
The Memorial Museum will be a somber experience, where you will see belongings left by the victims of the bombing as well as heart-wrenching testimony by the survivors. View photos of the massive devastation at the time and learn about the military aspect of the attack. The guide will step back and allow you to process the exhibits in your own way.
Known worldwide for its iconic floating torii gate, Itsukushima is the symbol of Miyajima Island. This is a beautiful, peaceful place where you can bask in the sun while enjoying the seaside views. The roaming deer that wander everywhere make this island quite unique too. After viewing the tori gate, move on to Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine consists of a prayer hall, a main hall and a noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
Daiganji Temple is dedicated to Benzaiten, the Goddess of eloquence, music, wisdom and wealth, and is known as one of the three most famous Benzaiten Temples in Japan.
This old shopping street is filled with deer and many shops, restaurants and cafes. Wander at your own pace, stop for a snack or to buy some souvenirs.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Trip Designer Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The allotted time if for lunch and for transporting on the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima and back.
How it compares in Hiroshima
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 45 city tours we list in Hiroshima.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 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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