Hiroshima: Private Half-Day Miyajima Tour
ID: GYG387185-701042
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Take a ferry ride to Miyajima Island with a friendly guide who will share local knowledge. Visit the Itsukushima Shrine and the oldest temple, Daisho-in.
Start your tour by meeting your guide at your hotel. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them.
Begin the tour with a ferry ride to Miyajima Island, which offers great views of the Seto Inland Sea. Once on the island, visit the floating Itsukushima Shrine and the oldest temple in Miyajima, Daisho-in, built by one of Japan’s most famous monks. Cherry blossoms in spring add to the magic of these well-known temple sites.
Next, stop for a break at Gallery Miyazato. This local establishment serves up traditional Japanese sweets like the famous Momiji Manju, perfect for a refuel. Momijidani Park and its 200 maple trees await exploring next, and then Mount Misen, the most sacred place in Miyajima.
Next stop is Rekaido, where you can see the home of the eternal flame, said to have been burning for 1200 years. Finally, you’ll head to the most famous Okonomiyaki restaurant in Miyajima, where you can buy lunch or dinner.
Highlights
- Be matched to a knowledgeable local guide based on your interests and personality
- Catch the ferry to Miyajima Island
- See the famous Itsukushima and Daisho-in temples
- Try a typical Japanese sweet, such as the famous Momiji Manju
- Head to a Okonomiyaki restaurant for a must-try local dish
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This activity takes place in all weather conditions
• The tour can be personalized to meet your preferences
• Ferry tickets will need to be purchased on the day
You will be picked up at any location in Hiroshima. The local partner will reach out to you beforehand to confirm your requested location. If you are staying in the centre of Hiroshima, the host will meet you at your hotel (please specify the name and address of the hotel).
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
