Discover Hiroshima: Private Culture & History Shore Tour
ID: GYG1491926-2284919
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima on a private shore tour with a local guide. Visit the Peace Memorial Park, take part in local customs, and enjoy a traditional Hiroshima lunch of Okonomiyaki.
Meet your guide at Ujina Passenger Terminal and begin your cultural exploration of Hiroshima. Start your day by visiting the scenic Miyajima Island, known for its iconic floating torii gate. Take part in traditional Japanese customs, such as doing Omikuji (fortune-telling) at the shrine and striking a bell at the temple.
Have the chance to do incense and candle services, immersing yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of the island. After your visit to Miyajima, enjoy a delightful local lunch: Okonomiyaki, Hiroshima’s iconic savory pancake. Taste the flavors of Hiroshima as you sit down to enjoy this traditional dish at a local eatery.
Next, head to the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. Take in the somber history of the area as you visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Children’s Peace Monument, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Participate in an activity of folding a paper crane (Origami) in Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing hope and peace.
After a full day of cultural and historical exploration, your guide will take you back to Ujina Passenger Terminal.
Highlights
- Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima on a private shore tour with a local guide
- Visit the Peace Memorial Park and learn about Hiroshima's history
- Take part in local customs like Omikuji fortune-telling and temple rituals
- Enjoy a traditional Hiroshima lunch of Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake
- Participate in meaningful activities like origami folding and temple rituals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
The driver will meet you in the Ujina Passenger Terminal with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
INCLUDED
- Private transportation
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Licensed local guide (English-speaking)
- Cultural activities: Omikuji, incense & candle services, origami folding
- Lunch at a local restaurant (Okonomiyaki)
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.
