Hiroshima: Hiroshima & Miyajima Private Tour with Lunch

Explore Hiroshima’s historic landmarks and Miyajima’s cultural treasures with an English Speaking Driver. Enjoy a relaxing Lunch while discovering moving and Japan’s heritage on a private tour.
Begin your tour at the Atomic Bomb Dome, a direct connection to Hiroshima’s modern history. Built in 1915 as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, it was located close to the center of the atomic blast on August 6, 1945. Although much of Hiroshima was destroyed, the building’s skeletal structure remained standing. Today, the preserved ruins remind visitors of the city’s past and its continuing message of peace.

Next, visit the Hiroshima Museum of Art, which tells a different story of the city—one of cultural renewal after the devastation of war. Opened in 1978, the museum was created to encourage appreciation of art and cultural exchange. Its collection includes notable European paintings alongside Japanese works, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience Hiroshima through art rather than monuments and memorials.

Continue to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, created on land that was once a busy residential and commercial district before the atomic bombing. Today, its open lawns, memorials, and peaceful pathways form a place of remembrance. See monuments dedicated to victims and survivors while learning how Hiroshima transformed a site of immense tragedy into a place dedicated to peace.

Next, head to Miyajima Island, regarded as a sacred island for centuries, with its forests and mountains traditionally respected as divine. Because of this sacred status, religious buildings were developed in harmony with the surrounding sea and landscape. Walking through the island today reveals layers of Japanese history, from ancient religious traditions to traditional streets, temples, shrines, and coastal communities.

Then, visit Itsukushima Shrine, designed to harmonize with the sacred landscape of Miyajima rather than simply occupy it. The shrine’s distinctive buildings extend over the water, creating the impression that they float with the changing tides. The site became particularly influential during the 12th century under Taira no Kiyomori, whose support helped establish the shrine as an important religious and cultural center.

Continue to Mitaki-dera Temple, hidden among the wooded hills of Hiroshima, and experience a quiet contrast to the city’s major memorial sites. Traditionally founded in the 8th century, the temple developed around three waterfalls, which gave the site its name. Stone Buddhist statues, moss-covered paths, pagodas, and flowing water create a peaceful setting where visitors can experience a more traditional side of Hiroshima.

Finally, visit Hiroshima Castle, which reflects the city’s transformation from a samurai stronghold into a modern city. Built in the late 16th century by Mori Terumoto, the castle became the political heart of the Hiroshima domain. Its original wooden structure was destroyed by the atomic bombing in 1945. The reconstructed castle now introduces visitors to Hiroshima’s feudal history and the samurai culture that shaped the region.

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Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.