Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hStart Miyajima Walking Tour After gathering, we will board a ferry to Miyajima. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic Otorii, Miyajima's symbol, during the boat ride. Upon reaching Miyajima, friendly deer will welcome you. We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hWe'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedLet's take a picture with the shrine as a backdrop! Constructed during the Heian period (794-1192), the shrine's distinctive architecture, resilient to the tides' ebb and flow, adds to its allure.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minYour local guide will explain on Buddhism and the statues. Daisho-in Temple is the main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The name of the temple is Takiyama, and it is also known as Takiyama Daisho-in Suisei-ji Temple. It is the oldest temple on Miyajima, and as the annex temple of Itsukushima Shrine, it has presided over rituals and supervised the priests of the shrine. The temple's principal deity is Miki-Daigongen.
Stop 5
⏱ 30 minTake photos here
Stop 6
⏱ 30 minExplanation of the visit Senjamikaku is the common name for the main hall of Itsukushima Shrine's Terminal Shrine, Toyokuni Shrine, a shrine building located on Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the common name for the main building of Toyokuni Shrine, the last shrine of Itsukushima Shrine. It is called Sentamikaku because it is the size of 857 tatami mats.
Stop 7
⏱ 1hGet local street food in Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street A bustling shopping street. Lined with souvenir stores and food stalls offering grilled oysters and other delicacies.
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- •Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- •Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- •Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available but limited. Unfortunately, gluten-free lunch is not available. All ages are welcome on this tour. Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention. Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
- •Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
- •Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
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