Hiroshima: Private Miyajima Hidden Nature & Coastal Walk
ID: GYG1536829-2340834
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover a quieter side of Miyajima on a private 4.5-hour walk. Explore sacred forests, peaceful coastal paths, hidden shrines, and historic streets, with round-trip ferry tickets included.
Discover a quieter, more natural side of Miyajima on a 4.5-hour private walking tour from JR Miyajimaguchi Station.
Beyond the island's famous floating torii gate, explore peaceful forests, traditional shrines, scenic walking paths, and historic streets with your own English-speaking guide.
Begin with a Scenic Ferry Journey
Meet your guide at JR Miyajimaguchi Station and travel together by ferry across the Seto Inland Sea.
Enjoy coastal scenery and learn why Miyajima has been regarded as a sacred island for centuries.
See Miyajima's Iconic Floating Torii
Walk along the waterfront and admire the famous floating torii gate.
Learn about the island's relationship with the sea, its spiritual history, and how the changing tides transform its scenery.
Enjoy time for photographs before continuing beyond the busiest sightseeing areas.
Discover the Sacred Forest of Omoto Park
Explore Omoto Park, a peaceful area known for its old trees, woodland scenery, and historic shrine.
Walk through beautiful natural surroundings and learn how forests, mountains, and shrines are connected in Japanese spiritual traditions.
Discover a side of Miyajima that many short sightseeing tours overlook.
Explore Daisho-in Temple and Nature
Continue to Daisho-in Temple, where Buddhist statues, traditional halls, and hillside scenery reveal the island's religious heritage.
Learn how Buddhism and Shinto traditions developed alongside the island's natural landscape.
Walk Through the Beautiful Momijidani Valley
Enjoy a scenic walk through Momijidani Park, famous for its maple trees, bridges, and peaceful stream.
Depending on the season, discover fresh green leaves, autumn colors, or quiet woodland scenery.
Explore Hidden Streets and Local Life
Return through traditional streets and quieter lanes.
Discover wooden houses, local stories, and a slower side of island life. Your guide can help you find scenic photography spots and take photos using your smartphone.
After exploring Miyajima, return to the mainland together by ferry.
The tour concludes at JR Miyajimaguchi Station.
This experience is ideal for travelers who enjoy nature, photography, local culture, and exploring beyond the usual tourist route.
Highlights
- Escape the busiest streets and explore Miyajima's peaceful natural side
- Discover ancient trees and hidden shrines in the scenic Omoto Park area
- Admire the iconic floating torii gate from the island's coastline
- Explore Daisho-in Temple and the beautiful greenery of Momijidani Park
- Capture scenic views and discover local stories with your private guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a nature-focused walking tour with some slopes, steps, and uneven paths
The route does not include hiking to the summit of Mount Misen
Natural scenery and coastal views vary depending on the weather, tides, and season
Please meet your guide outside the main exit of JR Miyajimaguchi Station, in the station plaza.
Your guide will be holding an Alva Japan Tours sign.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
The meeting point is on the mainland, not Miyajima Island.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip ferry tickets
- Miyajima Visitor Tax
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to JR Miyajimaguchi Station
- Admission to Itsukushima Shrine's interior
- Food and drinks
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.