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Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local
Product code 5505632P1
From
From JPY 27,800
Dates
Available from Nov 22, 2024
Start times
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-11, Adult ages 12-99
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Hiroshima & Miyajima Private 1 Day Gem Tour w/ Local
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Duration
7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 27,800
Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local
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Duration
7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Experience Miyajima and Hiroshima on a fully private tour guided by Japanese local guides, including second-generation atomic bomb survivors, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience you won’t find in guidebooks. Begin your journey on Miyajima Island, home to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its spiritual traditions, symbolism, and timeless beauty while enjoying the island’s calm atmosphere and unhurried pace. Later, explore Hiroshima City, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your guide shares not only historical facts, but personal stories passed down through families—stories of loss, resilience, recovery, and hope. As a fully private tour, the itinerary is flexible and tailored to your interests, pace, and level of reflection. This experience is for travelers seeking more than sightseeing—an authentic, human understanding of Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Overview
Experience Miyajima and Hiroshima on a fully private tour guided by Japanese local guides, including second-generation atomic bomb survivors, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience you won’t find in guidebooks. Begin your journey on Miyajima Island, home to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its spiritual traditions, symbolism, and timeless beauty while enjoying the island’s calm atmosphere and unhurried pace. Later, explore Hiroshima City, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your guide shares not only historical facts, but personal stories passed down through families—stories of loss, resilience, recovery, and hope. As a fully private tour, the itinerary is flexible and tailored to your interests, pace, and level of reflection. This experience is for travelers seeking more than sightseeing—an authentic, human understanding of Hiroshima and Miyajima.
What's Included
Included
Live Local Tour Guide
Pick-up service on foot
Advance customization consultation
Entrance fee of Peace memorial Museum & Itsukushima shrine
Not included
Basic (non-JR Pass users)
Optional: fast boats, direct boats or taxis (¥2300~¥8000/one way)
Any food or drink are not included
Tips
Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge to pick up, payable in cash on the day.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
The tour departs from a hotel or train station in Hiroshima City; the order of the tour can be changed between Miyajima and Peace Park to see the Floating Torii Gate. We use public transportation. Travel time to Miyajima is 1 hour.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
A sacred spiritual island that has been called the island of God and worshipped since ancient times.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
The Torii Gate floats on the sea depending on the tide. Try to plan your visit around high tide.
Stop 4
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site, is also a Japanese national treasure and is famous throughout the world as a shrine floating on the sea!
Stop 5
40 minutes
Stop 5
Miyajima's oldest, beautiful and unique temple with over 1200 years of history. Lots to see and do.
Stop 6
15 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
Part of the Itsukusima shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in 16th century. Large halls and wall-less spaces are quiet and peaceful. Shogun Hideyoshi order to built.
Stop 7
1 hour
Stop 7
You can find local specialties such as oysters, conger eel rice, momiji manju and souvenirs!
Stop 8
1 hour
Stop 8
We will move toward Peace Memorial Park. Basically, we use a ferry, JR, or train. It takes about 1 hour. As an option, you can also take a direct boat (45 minutes) to Peace Memorial Park. Please check your email after booking for details.
Stop 9
15 minutes
Stop 9
Atomic Bomb Dome, a World Heritage Site. A historical structure that conveys the devastation of the atomic bombing.
Stop 10
15 minutes
Stop 10
The atomic bomb exploded 600 meters above this hospital. Standing here, you can experience the scene firsthand.
Stop 11
20 minutes
Stop 11
Learn about the facts of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the reconstruction of the city by visiting several monuments.
Stop 12
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 12
The museum exhibits a variety of photos and documents, and provides a glimpse into the reality of radiation exposure.
Stop 13
10 minutes
Stop 13
The famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Pick up on foot
Other
This is a walking tour. We basically use public transportation
Other
Transportation costs are excluded. Please pay by your own. This is cheaper and due to the Japanese regulation.
Other
Transportation costs: ¥1380(basic) ~ ¥4500(optional direct boats), JR pass users ¥0~¥270. If you want or need taxies, the cost depends.
Health Other
Not recommended for those who cannot walk long distances
Health Other
Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
38 reviews
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