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Private Full-Day Tour of Miyajima from Hiroshima
Product code 85886P343
From
From JPY 18,000
Dates
Available from Jun 1, 2020
Start times
10:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Youth ages 4-19, Adult ages 20-99
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Private Full-Day Tour of Miyajima from Hiroshima
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Duration
5 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 18,000
Private Full-Day Tour of Miyajima from Hiroshima
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Duration
5 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
An hour away from Hiroshima city is a scenic spot, Miyajima, which is a popular sightseeing destination for visitors. We recommend this tour for first-time visitors to Miyajima. You will visit Itsukushima Shrine, registered as a World Cultural Heritage, and other must-see popular spots in Miyajima. A half-day tour is perfect if you are short on time. You will also visit a hidden museum which introduces Miyajima's history and culture, and a store selling wood carvings, a traditional craft. All the spots are recommended by otomo guides who know the area well. Of course, you can try the locally famous oysters and specialties. Let the otomo guide help you experience Miyajima for the first time.
Overview
An hour away from Hiroshima city is a scenic spot, Miyajima, which is a popular sightseeing destination for visitors. We recommend this tour for first-time visitors to Miyajima. You will visit Itsukushima Shrine, registered as a World Cultural Heritage, and other must-see popular spots in Miyajima. A half-day tour is perfect if you are short on time. You will also visit a hidden museum which introduces Miyajima's history and culture, and a store selling wood carvings, a traditional craft. All the spots are recommended by otomo guides who know the area well. Of course, you can try the locally famous oysters and specialties. Let the otomo guide help you experience Miyajima for the first time.
What's Included
Included
Private Tour
Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Tour Guide
Not included
Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own
Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
The use of private van
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
By the Ticket Gate Exit at the JR Miyajimaguchi Station
End point
By the Ticket Gate Exit at the JR Miyajimaguchi Station
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Miyajima's symbolic shrine stands in the middle of the sea and the floating torii gate is magnificent. The beautiful view from the red shrine is a masterpiece. You will feel an undescribable wind once you enter the shrine. Let's experience the gorgeous view of the ocean and the red shrine, which is registered as a World Cultural Heritage site♪
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
・ Otorii: It is a powerful Otorii towering above the sea. The contrast between the blue sea, blue sky, and vermilion is the beauty of the highlight. The highlight is where you can see a completely different appearance at low tide and high tide. You never know which torii you can see until the day!
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
A museum that displays various cultural properties related to Miyajima's history and culture, including Kiyomori Taira who built Itsukushima Shrine. The buildings and gardens which are registered as a national tangible cultural property are also worth seeing.
Stop 4
20 minutes
Stop 4
Miyajima's oldest temple built more than 1200 years ago. Recently, it is a popular spot for visitors from abroad because of the divine favor found only in Miyajima! The autumn leaves are also beautiful if you decide to visit in Fall.
Stop 5
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
・This is the recommend, we will adjust based on the guest preferences. ・KAKIWAI: Let's take a short break in the middle of the tour at this cafe where you can eat Miyajima's famous oysters. KAKIWAI is known for having the best view in Miyajima, as such, you can enjoy looking over the blue Seto Inland Sea. Try the delicious oysters while looking at Miyajima's beautiful scenery♪
Stop 6
20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
・Toyokuni shrine: A hidden relaxing spot which is the size of nearly 5 tennis courts! The best part is that it remains unfinished which you will see by the bare ceilings and pillars. Enjoy the unique atmosphere and the time slowly passing by.
Stop 7
20 minutes
Stop 7
・Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street: Miyajima's main street, which is 350m long, leads to Itsukushima shrine. You will find delicious confection, Momiji Manju (a bun filled with sweet red bean paste and is shaped like a maple leaf) and oysters, as well as the collection of Miyajima's traditional crafts, such as rice paddles! Let's find a gift for yourself which will remind you of Miyajima♪
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
We will be taking a train or ferry to get from the meeting point to the first location.
Other
As there are not many places that accept electronic money, we recommend you bring Japanese cash to enjoy this tour to the fullest.
Other
Please wear comfortable clothing as this tour involves a lot of walking.
Other
We have not included any particular lunch/dinner places in this tour, but you are welcome to stop for a break and eat whenever and wherever you like.
Other
If any of the scheduled places are closed on the day you visit, your tour guide will take you to an alternate location.
Other
Please be aware that at the Miyajima History and Folklore Museum, there are certain places that cannot be accessed by wheelchairs.
Other
Itsukushima Shrine's Otorii is under repairs (as of September 2019). Please be aware that you may not be able to see it depending on the timing of your tour.
Other
The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest. (Entrance fees, transportation fees, activity fees, etc. - at least about JPY 1000)
Other
If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
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
Review Summary
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