Miyajima (Itsukushima) Audio Guide: Japan's Spiritual Isle
ID: GYG596910-1005117
Category:
Country: Japan
Description
Listen to audio guided of World Heritage Area Miyajima Island famous spiritual and tourism spot such as: Itsukushima Jinja, Daigan-ji, Daishoin, The Misen Observatory, and Omotesando Shopping Street.
■Audio guide spot
1. Itsukushima Jinja Shrine complex（number of guides: 6）
【Start：Kyaku Shrine】
↓ About 10 minutes on foot
2. Daigan-ji（number of guides: 3）
【Start：Main Hall/Honden】
↓ About 11 minutes on foot
3. Daisho-in（number of guides: 3）
【Start：Main Hall/Honden】
↓ About 51 minutes on foot
4. Misen Observatory（number of guides: 1）
↓ About 1 hours on foot
5. Omotesando Shopping Street（number of guides: 4）
Audio guide time: 50 minutes（It takes about 3 hours more to actually listen while walking around the site）
Number of guides: 17
■What can you hear in the audio guide?
This audio guide highlights the World Heritage Area of Itsukushima Island, also popularly known as Miyajima Island, and its fascinating stories. Discover the secrets behind the mystical Itsukushima Jinja, including its famous Torii Gate and the Main Sanctuary, a revered place of Shinto worship. The guide also delves into the history of the Buddhist temple Daigan-ji, illustrating how Buddhism and Shintoism coexist there. Learn about Daisho-in, the 14th temple in the Chugoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, with a special focus on the renowned Henjokutsu Cave. Additionally, the guide shares other interesting spots like Misen Observatory and Omotesando Shopping Street for a recommendation to visit.
■Be sure to check
*This is an audio guide using your smartphone
*English audio guide
*Admission ticket not include
*No ticket redemption required
*This is not an official audio guide
*Please do not make direct inquiries to the facility regarding this audio guide
*Please make sure to check the opening hours on the official website（not GetYourGuide）before visiting the site.
■HOW TO USE
1.After purchase, we will send a message to your email address registered with getyourguide.
2.From the URL in the message, please select "Listen on the app" or "Browse on Web".
3.You can listen to the audio guide.
Highlights
- Check the regular holidays on the official webstie before visiting(not thispage)
- You can delve into the parts that you can't understand just by looking at it.
- Enjoy the audio guide on your smartphone at your own pace
- No need to visit all audio guide locations (It's OK only the ones you like)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is an unofficial audio guide to the Miyajima Island's Itsukushima Shrine, Daigan-ji, Daisho-in, Misen Observatory and Omotesando Shopping Street. When visiting Miyajima Island, be sure to check the official website for hours of operation and holidays of each area.
・You will receive a link to download the audio guide app to your smartphone after booking
・This is a self-guided audio tour, no guide will accompany you
・You can listen to the audio guide at home, on the go, or anywhere
・No ticket redemption is required
No meeting place: self-guided tour based on smartphone app. You can start when and where you want!【Access to the Itsukushima Shrine】
*Approximately 14 minutes walk from Miyajima Matsudai-kisen Ferry Terminal
*Approximately 6 minutes drive from Miyajima Matsudai-kisen Ferry Terminal
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
