Hiroshima: UNESCO Miyajima and Atomic bomb dome Guided Tour Hiroshima: UNESCO Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Dome Guide Tour
ID: GYG1144395-1759590
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Visit the iconic Great Torii Gate of Miyajima and the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, enjoy some delicious local foods. Then visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and explore the museum to learn what happened here.
Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and take the JR train and ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima. See the Great Torii Gate which built on the sea, and walk through the Itsukushima Shrine to Omotesando Street. Enjoy an hour of free time to taste Miyajima's delicious local foods, such as maple cakes (A little hidden bonus: Japanese tea served with freshly baked, still-warm maple cakes), grilled oysters, soft drinks etc.
Optional activity during free time: Experience a hands-on Miyajima workshop and craft your own traditional wooden shamoji, a unique Miyajima souvenir! Guided by local artisans, sand and decorate your rice paddle while discovering the fascinating history behind this symbol of good luck. Take home your unique creation as a memorable souvenir!
In the afternoon, ride a historic tram that has been operating for over 100 years back to Hiroshima City and visit the Peace Memorial Park. See the Atomic Bomb Dome, the only building near the hypocenter preserved in its original condition, and explore the museum to learn more about the atomic bomb and its impact.
This 6‑hour tour (9:00–15:00) is led by an informative guide who can speak English, Chinese(Mandarin), Cantonese and Japanese, will share the history of Miyajima and the atomic bomb, along with personal recommendations about Hiroshima.
For those planning to use the Shinkansen for their return or onward journey, we recommended to book tickets after 16:30.
Highlights
- Explore the sacred island of Miyajima and see the Great Torii Gate
- Walk through Itsukushima Shrine, discover Shinto, Japan’s traditional religion
- Enjoy free time on the island to try local foods or explore more sights
- Explore the Atomic Bomb Dome, a symbol of peace and history
- Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to know the Hiroshima bombing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
bring some Japanese yen in cash
The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
Meeting point: Hiroshima Station, 2nd floor (South Gate), near the 7-Eleven convenience store. The guide will wait there. Before departure, the guide will send you the specific meeting point details.
INCLUDED
- Local guide
- Admission fee (Itsukushima shrine, Senjokaku Hall, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum)
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation fee
- 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.
