Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajima Small-Group Day Trip
ID: GYG1011441-1564679
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Hiroshima's history and the beauty of Miyajima on a guided day trip. Visit the Peace Memorial Park, fold an origami crane, and explore the island's hidden gems.
Meet your guide at Starbucks outside Hiroshima Station’s Shinkansen Exit. Glide through the city on a nostalgic Hiroden tram while your guide unpacks the events that forever changed Hiroshima.
At Peace Memorial Park, wander tree-lined paths, see the iconic A-Bomb Dome, and enter the Peace Memorial Museum for a self-paced visit. Beside the Motoyasu River, fold an origami crane from traditional washi paper—a quiet act of remembrance that becomes your personal souvenir.
Next, ride the tram and JR train to Miyajimaguchi and share a table at a sizzling teppan restaurant for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (pay on the day; vegetarian options available). A short ferry crossing reveals the vermilion O-torii Gate of Miyajima, seemingly floating on the Seto Inland Sea. Your guide points out the best angles for photos at both high and low tide and explains the Shinto legends of Itsukushima Shrine.
Stroll the back-lanes away from the crowds, taste a complimentary “age-momiji” maple cake straight from the fryer, then try to taste a local sake or climb the lantern-lit stairway of Daishoin Temple, depending on group interest. Expect spontaneous stories about local sea-culture, samurai trade routes, and modern island life.
Return by ferry and train, arriving back at Hiroshima Station. Within 24 hours, receive a link to download group photos and a 15-second Instagram reel edited by your guide—perfect for sharing your day’s highlights.
Highlights
- Feel the weight of history as you explore Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park
- Fold an origami crane from traditional washi paper as a personal souvenir
- Savor a complimentary age-momiji maple cake straight from the fryer
- Capture the iconic O-torii Gate of Miyajima, seemingly floating on the sea
- Enjoy a ferry ride to Miyajima and explore the island's hidden gems
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour operates rain or shine
Indoor cultural alternative offered in case of heavy rain
Please meet in front of Starbucks at the Shinkansen Exit of Hiroshima Station. It's located just outside the main bullet train (Shinkansen) gate on the ground floor.
If you arrive early, you’re welcome to grab a drink inside the café before the tour starts.
INCLUDED
- Bilingual guide
- All transportation costs (tram, train, and ferry tickets)
- Ferry tickets
- Origami materials
- Age-momiji snack
- Digital photo/reel package
NOT INCLUDED
- Museum & shrine entry
- Lunch
- Personal drinks
- Gratuities
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.