Miyajima Half Day Private Tour from Hiroshima Station
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the beauty of Miyajima Island on a private guided tour designed as a more personal and flexible experience. Also known as Itsukushima Island, Miyajima is one of Japan’s most iconic destinations, famous for its floating Torii gate, serene shrines and temples, scenic coastal views, and rich spiritual history. Accompanied by your own dedicated guide, this tour allows you to explore the island at your own pace while gaining deeper insight into its history, traditions, and local culture. More than simply visiting famous landmarks, this private experience offers a more meaningful connection to Miyajima’s history, spirituality, traditions, and everyday culture.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private guided tour
What's not
- Train and Ferry (If you have the JR Pass or Suica Card, you can use them!)
- Itsukushima Shrine (inside visit is optional) paid on site
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and take a 30 minute train ride to Miyajimaguchi Station.
Take a short ferry ride to Miyajima and soak in the beautiful scenery as you approach the island. Upon arrival on Miyajima Island, you will be greeted by a bustling village, scenic views and free-roaming deer. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and fresh seaside air.
Enjoy beautiful views of the island’s famous floating O-Torii gate rising from the water, one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan. Depending on the tide, the gate appears either to float above the sea or stand openly along the shoreline, creating atmospheric impressions throughout the day.
Continue to Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built partially over the water and dedicated to the island’s sacred deities within Shinto belief. Learn about the shrine’s unique architecture, spiritual significance, and rich history.
Continue to Daisho-in Temple, one of Miyajima’s most important and atmospheric Buddhist temple complexes. Surrounded by lush greenery and quieter pathways, Daisho-in represents a deeply traditional and spiritual space.
Finally, arrive at the lively Omotesando Shopping Street, the heart of Miyajima’s downtown area. Filled with traditional shops, and local specialties, this bustling street offers the perfect opportunity to experience another side of the island’s charm.
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
- Meeting point is at Hiroshima Station in front of the Shinkansen Exit.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- M2N
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Hiroshima
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 324 experiences we list in Hiroshima.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 168 of 324.
- 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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