Hiroshima: Miyajima Island & Peace Park Guided Tour
ID: GYG1068411-1641358
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the spiritual and historical heart of Hiroshima on a guided tour. Visit Miyajima Island, explore the Peace Memorial Park, and learn about the city's past.
Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and take the JR train to Miyajimaguchi. Board a ferry to Miyajima Island, known for its spiritual significance and stunning landscapes.
Stroll along Omotesando Shopping Street, visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine with its floating torii gate, and climb a short path to Daishō-in Temple, a hidden gem of Buddhist culture. Enjoy local snacks like momiji manju and oysters (optional) as your guide shares insights into the island’s spirituality.
Next, take a ferry back to Miyajimaguchi and a scenic tram ride through Hiroshima city to Peace Memorial Park. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Cenotaph, and Children’s Peace Monument.
Enjoy a guided visit to the Peace Memorial Museum, where you’ll hear stories of survival, memory, and peace. Take time for quiet reflection and a Q&A with your guide.
Highlights
- Experience the serene beauty of Miyajima Island and its iconic sights
- Visit the Itsukushima Shrine and see the floating torii gate
- Explore the Daishō-in Temple, a hidden gem of Buddhist culture
- Travel like a local with a ferry ride and scenic tram journey
- Reflect at the Peace Memorial Park and visit the Peace Memorial Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Weather can change quickly, so bringing a light jacket or umbrella might be useful.
Photography is allowed, but be respectful in sacred sites.
Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit
INCLUDED
- Local guide
- JR train ticket to Miyajimaguchi
- Ferry ticket to Miyajima Island
- Tram ticket to Peace Memorial Park
- Guided tour of Itsukushima Shrine
- Guided tour of Daishō-in Temple
- Guided tour of Peace Memorial Park & Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
