Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local
Experience Miyajima and Hiroshima on a fully private tour guided by Japanese local guides, including second-generation atomic bomb survivors, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience you won’t find in guidebooks. Begin your journey on Miyajima Island, ho
Experience Miyajima and Hiroshima on a fully private tour guided by Japanese local guides, including second-generation atomic bomb survivors, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience you won’t find in guidebooks. Begin your journey on Miyajima Island, home to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its spiritual traditions, symbolism, and timeless beauty while enjoying the island’s calm atmosphere and unhurried pace. Later, explore Hiroshima City, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your guide shares not only historical facts, but personal stories passed down through families—stories of loss, resilience, recovery, and hope. As a fully private tour, the itinerary is flexible and tailored to your interests, pace, and level of reflection. This experience is for travelers seeking more than sightseeing—an authentic, human understanding of Hiroshima and Miyajima.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hThe tour departs from a hotel or train station in Hiroshima City; the order of the tour can be changed between Miyajima and Peace Park to see the Floating Torii Gate. We use public transportation. Travel time to Miyajima is 1 hour.
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minA sacred spiritual island that has been called the island of God and worshipped since ancient times.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minThe Torii Gate floats on the sea depending on the tide. Try to plan your visit around high tide.
Stop 4
⏱ 20 minAdmission includedItsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site, is also a Japanese national treasure and is famous throughout the world as a shrine floating on the sea!
Stop 5
⏱ 40 minMiyajima's oldest, beautiful and unique temple with over 1200 years of history. Lots to see and do.
Stop 6
⏱ 15 minPart of the Itsukusima shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in 16th century. Large halls and wall-less spaces are quiet and peaceful. Shogun Hideyoshi order to built.
Stop 7
⏱ 1hYou can find local specialties such as oysters, conger eel rice, momiji manju and souvenirs!
Stop 8
⏱ 1hWe will move toward Peace Memorial Park. Basically, we use a ferry, JR, or train. It takes about 1 hour. As an option, you can also take a direct boat (45 minutes) to Peace Memorial Park. Please check your email after booking for details.
Stop 9
⏱ 15 minAtomic Bomb Dome, a World Heritage Site. A historical structure that conveys the devastation of the atomic bombing.
Stop 10
⏱ 15 minThe atomic bomb exploded 600 meters above this hospital. Standing here, you can experience the scene firsthand.
Stop 11
⏱ 20 minLearn about the facts of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the reconstruction of the city by visiting several monuments.
Stop 12
⏱ 1hAdmission includedThe museum exhibits a variety of photos and documents, and provides a glimpse into the reality of radiation exposure.
Stop 13
⏱ 10 minThe famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
What’s Included
- ✓Live Local Tour Guide
- ✓Pick-up service on foot
- ✓Advance customization consultation
- ✓Entrance fee of Peace memorial Museum & Itsukushima shrine
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- ✗Private transportation
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Tips
- ✗Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge to pick up, payable in cash on the day.
Additional Info
- ♿Wheelchair accessible
- 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Pick up on foot
- •This is a walking tour. We basically use public transportation
- •Transportation costs are excluded. Please pay by your own. This is cheaper and due to the Japanese regulation.
- •Transportation costs: ¥1380(basic) ~ ¥4500(optional direct boats), JR pass users ¥0~¥270. If you want or need taxies, the cost depends.
- •Not recommended for those who cannot walk long distances
- •Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
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$179.46