Hiroshima guide take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima
A licensed Hiroshima local guide will take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima as a private tour. On the island of Miyajima, you’ll visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple, both considered as sacred places. After that please enjoy the vegan ramen. After exploring Miyajima, you’ll head
📍Meeting point: The reception area is in front of the Tourist Information Center on the 2nd floor of the Shinkansen Exit of Hiroshima Station. Guides will be waiting for you with a reception sign.
A licensed Hiroshima local guide will take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima as a private tour. On the island of Miyajima, you’ll visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple, both considered as sacred places. After that please enjoy the vegan ramen. After exploring Miyajima, you’ll head to Peace Park and the guide will give you a peace tour using Virtual Reality (VR) device. At the end of the tour, you can visit Peace Memorial Musuem. This plan gives you a chance to visit major tourist destinations efficiently in Hiroshima.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minMeet in front of Information Center at JR Hiroshima Station. Meet your guide and then travel by JR from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima-guchi Station.
Stop 2
⏱ 20 minAdmission includedFerry ride from Miyajima-guchito Miyajima.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 5mAdmission includedYou will visit Itsukushima Shrine, and have a general worship session.
Stop 4
⏱ 1h 30mAdmission includedWe will visit Daishoin Temple with a history spanning more than twelve centuries, founded by Kukai, a towering figure in early Japanese Buddhism. A knowledgeable guide will explain the diverse beliefs and Shinto/Buddhist syncretism that remain on Miyajima.
Stop 5
⏱ 50 minAdmission includedEnjoy vegan curry for lunch at Hexagon Cafe near Daishoin Temple.
Stop 6
⏱ 1hThere will be free time for shopping/snacking on Miyajima.
Stop 7
⏱ 1hAdmission includedWorld Heritage Route boat ride from Miyajima to Peace Park. “World Heritage Sea Route” boat ride will take you to Peace Park from Miyajima smoothly! You can also enjoy the view of Hiroshima from the river during the trip. *The World Heritage route from Miyajima to Peace Park may be cancelled due to typhoons or other weather/sea conditions. In such cases, travel will be by JR or ferry.
Stop 8
⏱ 1h 10mAdmission includedPEACE PARK TOUR VR *Visit Atomic-Bomb Dome You’ll witness the path from Hiroshima’s devastation to its recovery using a VR (Virtual Reality) device.
Stop 9
⏱ 35 minAdmission includedVisit Peace Memorial Museum. Peace Memorial Museum admission ticket and audio guide rental fee are also included. You’ll receive a gift of paper crane pottery made from Miyajima’s beach sand and the ashes of origami cranes which were burned at a ritual at the temple.
What’s Included
- ✓World Heritage Sea Route boat ride fee (Miyajima to Peace Park)
- ✓JR train fare (Hiroshima station to Miyajima-guchi station)
- ✓Peace Memorial Park admission fee (including audio guide device rental fee)
- ✓Orizuru (Origami Crane) pottery
- ✓Itsukushima Shrine admission fee
- ✓PEACE PARK TOUR VR fee
- ✓An English-speaking guide fee
- ✓Miyajima visitor tax
- ✓Lunch fee (vegan ramen)
- ✓Ferry fare (Miyajima-guchi to Miyajima)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Souvenir fee
- ✗Transportation fee to the meeting point
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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