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Hiroshima guide take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima
Product code 406508P13
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From JPY 33,000
Dates
Available from Dec 11, 2024
Start times
8:45 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 6-90
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Hiroshima guide take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From JPY 33,000
Hiroshima guide take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
A licensed Hiroshima local guide will take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima as a private tour. On the island of Miyajima, you’ll visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple, both considered as sacred places. After that please enjoy the vegan ramen. After exploring Miyajima, you’ll head to Peace Park and the guide will give you a peace tour using Virtual Reality (VR) device. At the end of the tour, you can visit Peace Memorial Musuem. This plan gives you a chance to visit major tourist destinations efficiently in Hiroshima.
Overview
A licensed Hiroshima local guide will take you to two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima as a private tour. On the island of Miyajima, you’ll visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple, both considered as sacred places. After that please enjoy the vegan ramen. After exploring Miyajima, you’ll head to Peace Park and the guide will give you a peace tour using Virtual Reality (VR) device. At the end of the tour, you can visit Peace Memorial Musuem. This plan gives you a chance to visit major tourist destinations efficiently in Hiroshima.
What's Included
Included
World Heritage Sea Route boat ride fee (Miyajima to Peace Park)
JR train fare (Hiroshima station to Miyajima-guchi station)
Peace Memorial Park admission fee (including audio guide device rental fee)
Orizuru (Origami Crane) pottery
Itsukushima Shrine admission fee
PEACE PARK TOUR VR fee
An English-speaking guide fee
Miyajima visitor tax
Lunch fee (vegan ramen)
Ferry fare (Miyajima-guchi to Miyajima)
Not included
Souvenir fee
Transportation fee to the meeting point
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
The reception area is in front of the Tourist Information Center on the 2nd floor of the Shinkansen Exit of Hiroshima Station. Guides will be waiting for you with a reception sign.
End point
Visit Peace Memorial Museum *Guide will take you to the museum and explain the must-to-see points at the entrance hall, then say good-bye. You can walk through the museum on your own pace.
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Meet in front of Information Center at JR Hiroshima Station. Meet your guide and then travel by JR from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima-guchi Station.
Stop 2
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Ferry ride from Miyajima-guchito Miyajima.
Stop 3
1 hour 5 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
You will visit Itsukushima Shrine, and have a general worship session.
Stop 4
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
We will visit Daishoin Temple with a history spanning more than twelve centuries, founded by Kukai, a towering figure in early Japanese Buddhism. A knowledgeable guide will explain the diverse beliefs and Shinto/Buddhist syncretism that remain on Miyajima.
Stop 5
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Enjoy vegan curry for lunch at Hexagon Cafe near Daishoin Temple.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
There will be free time for shopping/snacking on Miyajima.
Stop 7
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 7
World Heritage Route boat ride from Miyajima to Peace Park. “World Heritage Sea Route” boat ride will take you to Peace Park from Miyajima smoothly! You can also enjoy the view of Hiroshima from the river during the trip. *The World Heritage route from Miyajima to Peace Park may be cancelled due to typhoons or other weather/sea conditions. In such cases, travel will be by JR or ferry.
Stop 8
1 hour 10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 8
PEACE PARK TOUR VR *Visit Atomic-Bomb Dome You’ll witness the path from Hiroshima’s devastation to its recovery using a VR (Virtual Reality) device.
Stop 9
35 minutesAdmission included
Stop 9
Visit Peace Memorial Museum. Peace Memorial Museum admission ticket and audio guide rental fee are also included. You’ll receive a gift of paper crane pottery made from Miyajima’s beach sand and the ashes of origami cranes which were burned at a ritual at the temple.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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