Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide

At a glance

Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide is a 4h private experience in Hiroshima, Japan, operated by Japan Guide Agency. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 226 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $113.11 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Hiroshima, Licensed Local English Speaking Guide.

Quick facts

Duration

4h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

Japanese, English

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   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. Stop 2 · 1h

   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. Stop 3 · 30m

   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. Stop 4 · 30m

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

5. Stop 5 · 1h

   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. Stop 6 · 1h

   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 point

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
• 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.

Frequently asked questions