Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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*1:We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima) for saving your tour time. Of course we can also meet at your hotel in Hiroshima city. Please let us know which is better for you.
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*1:We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima) for saving your tour time. Of course we can also meet at your hotel in Hiroshima city. Please let us know which is better for you.
Inclusions
- Licensed Local Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: JR Miyajima Ferry, 1-chōme-11-5 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0411, Japan
We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima) for saving your tour time. Of course we can also meet at your hotel in Hiroshima city. Please let us know which is better for you.
Stop At: Daishoin Temple, 210 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0592 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, Miyajimacho Omotesando, Hatsukaichi 739-0553 Hiroshima Prefecture
A lively hub of souvenir shops and bite-sized snack stalls lead the way to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Itsukushima Shrine, 1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Admission Fee: ¥300
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: JR Miyajima Ferry, 1-chōme-11-5 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0411, Japan
We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima) for saving your tour time. Of course we can also meet at your hotel in Hiroshima city. Please let us know which is better for you.
Stop At: Daishoin Temple, 210 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0592 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, Miyajimacho Omotesando, Hatsukaichi 739-0553 Hiroshima Prefecture
A lively hub of souvenir shops and bite-sized snack stalls lead the way to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Itsukushima Shrine, 1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Admission Fee: ¥300
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
580hannahc
November 2019
We went with sachiyo, she provided us with a great understanding of not only the history of The area but the history of japan!
We went with sachiyo, she provided us with a great understanding of not only the history of The area but the history of japan!Angela S
September 2019
We are very grateful to Tomoyo for guiding us around Hiroshima. This is an important place in human history and Tomoyo was the perfect guide: knowledgeable, sensitive and flexible. She contacted us beforehand to come up with an itinerary that would meet our interests and kept us informed each ste...
We are very grateful to Tomoyo for guiding us around Hiroshima. This is an important place in human history and Tomoyo was the perfect guide: knowledgeable, sensitive and flexible. She contacted us beforehand to come up with an itinerary that would meet our interests and kept us informed each step of the way. Our family highly recommends visiting Hiroshima with Tomoyo.Brian_M
September 2019
Our tour guide Miyuki was excellant and informative in explaining everything to us, we enjoyed her company very much. She is a good ambassador for your country and for your company Viator. We would recommend her anytime.
Our tour guide Miyuki was excellant and informative in explaining everything to us, we enjoyed her company very much. She is a good ambassador for your country and for your company Viator. We would recommend her anytime.KerryLeigh68
September 2019
Half Day Hiroshima walking tour was excellent Our guide Yuko was very knowledgeable with excellent English skills. Very experienced Highly recommended this great tour.
Half Day Hiroshima walking tour was excellent Our guide Yuko was very knowledgeable with excellent English skills. Very experienced Highly recommended this great tour.Mairmid
September 2019
Our guide, Naomi, picked us up from our hotel and took us on a wonderful tour of Miyajima. We went by bus, train and ferry. On our way to visit the Itsukushima shrine we sampled some grilled oysters, hot maple leaf red bean cakes, and some plumb sake. We went up the Miyajima Walkway, and saw some...
Our guide, Naomi, picked us up from our hotel and took us on a wonderful tour of Miyajima. We went by bus, train and ferry. On our way to visit the Itsukushima shrine we sampled some grilled oysters, hot maple leaf red bean cakes, and some plumb sake. We went up the Miyajima Walkway, and saw some stunning views. Naomi was an excellent guide. She was very friendly and considerate, and was full of information about the area, and Japan in general. She took us to a quaint coffee shop, and found a lovely restaurant for lunch. On our return we went to the Peace Memorial, where she took us to see a statue that we were interested in seeing, as it has a connection to our home city of Coventry. It was a very, very enjoyable day.Rene S
July 2019
Tom was an absolutely brilliant guide for us during our private tour in Hiroshima. We visited the A-bomb monuments, the Peace park, Atom Bomb Museum and Shukkeien Garden. We learned so much more than when we would have done this on our own. Tom was not just very knowledgeable, but also a true gen...
Tom was an absolutely brilliant guide for us during our private tour in Hiroshima. We visited the A-bomb monuments, the Peace park, Atom Bomb Museum and Shukkeien Garden. We learned so much more than when we would have done this on our own. Tom was not just very knowledgeable, but also a true gentleman. Very educational day for our family.