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Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Hiroshima, Japanby Japan Guide Agency

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Miyajima island and Itsukushima Shrine! To start your day, please choose your must-see spots in Miyajima island which you prioritize. Your guide will customize your four-hours private tour in detail according to your interests. Four hours is the perfect amount of time to check out Miyajima island. 24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children. Note: We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima) as this tour starts when you meet the guide. The guide can also meet at your hotel in Hiroshima city or at Hiroshima city cruise port. Please be aware that travelling to and from Miyajima is part the the 4 hours.

What's included

  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Hiroshima
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Transportation fees, Ferry, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
  • Miyajima Visitor tax of (100 yen, Cash only) JPY 100 per person

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    Pass by

    We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima). If you meet in Hiroshima or at Hiroshima station or port, It may take up to an hour to travel to Miyajima. In this case, you may need to request a tour extension.

  2. 2

    Miyajima

    1 hour

    Miyajima is one of Japan’s most scenic destinations, famous for the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Walk through charming streets, meet the island’s friendly deer, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this historic island. With a local guide, you’ll learn about the island’s culture, history, and hidden spots beyond the main tourist areas.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    30 min

    Daishō-in or Daisyō-in is a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues on Mount Misen, the holy mountain on the island of Itsukushima, off the coast of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. It is the 14th temple in the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and famous for the maple trees and their autumn colors.

  4. 4

    Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

    30 min

    A lively hub of souvenir shops and bite-sized snack stalls lead the way to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    1 hour

    Miyajima (宮島) is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views. While officially named Itsukushima, the island is more commonly referred to as Miyajima, Japanese for "shrine island". This is because the island is so closely related to its key shrine, Itsukushima Shrine, in the public's mind. Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water. Miyajima is a romantic place, best enjoyed by staying overnight at one of the island's ryokan. While there are usually many day tourists, in the evening the area becomes much quieter and more peaceful. There are also wild deer on the island that have become accustomed to people. In the day the deer wander around the same sites as the tourists, and in the evening they sleep along the walking paths.

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    1 hour

    Tenshinkaku(天心閣) is a Japanese old house looked single-story house cafe in Miyajima which is located on a hill. You can enjoy beautiful view of Toyokuni shrine, five-story pagoda and Seto island sea at once.

Meeting and pickup

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not available for this tour. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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