Hiroshima and Miyajima Private Tour: Top Highlights in a Day
Immerse yourself in Hiroshima's history and culture, and get a deeper understanding of its spirit of peace and resilience than you could alone. This private tour takes you on a journey through Hiroshima's past with visits to historic landmarks and sacred shrines, and offers a chance to experience the natural and cultural wonders nearby.
Highlights
- ✓Discover Hiroshima beyond the most-famous sites
- ✓Get personal attention on this private tour
- ✓Includes museum and shrine admission and ferry tickets
- ✓Relax with hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of peace for the city of Hiroshima. Used originally as a prefectural hall, the dome was blown up during the blast, killing everyone inside. However the structure of the dome remained and has been used as a symbol of the people’s wish for peace ever since, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Your guide will offer you history and explanations, while allowing you to reflect on the tragedy that occurred.
- ✓Located next to the Dome, the Peace Memorial Park was once a busy commercial downtown area. These days it is a quiet green space, dedicated to remembering those we lost and our hope for a more peaceful future. The guide will help you traverse the park, providing history and explanations when you wish.
- ✓The Memorial Museum will be a somber experience, where you will see belongings left by the victims of the bombing as well as heart-wrenching testimony by the survivors. View photos of the massive devastation at the time and learn about the military aspect of the attack. The guide will step back and allow you to process the exhibits in your own way.
- ✓Known worldwide for its iconic floating torii gate, Itsukushima is the symbol of Miyajima Island. This is a beautiful, peaceful place where you can bask in the sun while enjoying the seaside views. The roaming deer that wander everywhere make this island quite unique too. After viewing the tori gate, move on to Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine consists of a prayer hall, a main hall and a noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
- ✓Daiganji Temple is dedicated to Benzaiten, the Goddess of eloquence, music, wisdom and wealth, and is known as one of the three most famous Benzaiten Temples in Japan.
- ✓This old shopping street is filled with deer and many shops, restaurants and cafes. Wander at your own pace, stop for a snack or to buy some souvenirs.
What's included
- ✓Ferry tickets connecting Miyajimaguchi Pier and Miyajima Island
- ✓Hotel pick-up/drop off
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- ✓Entry to Itsukushima Shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- ✓Photos of Tour Participants
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
- ✓Cruise Terminal pick-up/drop off
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
The allotted time if for lunch and for transporting on the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima and back.
Please wait in the lobby of your hotel for the guide. Cruise Passengers can choose to meet at either the Peace Prayer Fountain (in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park) or at Hiroshima Station.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Hiroshima and Miyajima Private Tour: Top Highlights in a Day
Immerse yourself in Hiroshima's history and culture, and get a deeper understanding of its spirit of peace and resilience than you could alone. This private tour takes you on a journey through Hiroshima's past with visits to historic landmarks and sacred shrines, and offers a chance to experience the natural and cultural wonders nearby.
Highlights
- ✓Discover Hiroshima beyond the most-famous sites
- ✓Get personal attention on this private tour
- ✓Includes museum and shrine admission and ferry tickets
- ✓Relax with hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of peace for the city of Hiroshima. Used originally as a prefectural hall, the dome was blown up during the blast, killing everyone inside. However the structure of the dome remained and has been used as a symbol of the people’s wish for peace ever since, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Your guide will offer you history and explanations, while allowing you to reflect on the tragedy that occurred.
- ✓Located next to the Dome, the Peace Memorial Park was once a busy commercial downtown area. These days it is a quiet green space, dedicated to remembering those we lost and our hope for a more peaceful future. The guide will help you traverse the park, providing history and explanations when you wish.
- ✓The Memorial Museum will be a somber experience, where you will see belongings left by the victims of the bombing as well as heart-wrenching testimony by the survivors. View photos of the massive devastation at the time and learn about the military aspect of the attack. The guide will step back and allow you to process the exhibits in your own way.
- ✓Known worldwide for its iconic floating torii gate, Itsukushima is the symbol of Miyajima Island. This is a beautiful, peaceful place where you can bask in the sun while enjoying the seaside views. The roaming deer that wander everywhere make this island quite unique too. After viewing the tori gate, move on to Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine consists of a prayer hall, a main hall and a noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
- ✓Daiganji Temple is dedicated to Benzaiten, the Goddess of eloquence, music, wisdom and wealth, and is known as one of the three most famous Benzaiten Temples in Japan.
- ✓This old shopping street is filled with deer and many shops, restaurants and cafes. Wander at your own pace, stop for a snack or to buy some souvenirs.
What's included
- ✓Ferry tickets connecting Miyajimaguchi Pier and Miyajima Island
- ✓Hotel pick-up/drop off
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- ✓Entry to Itsukushima Shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- ✓Photos of Tour Participants
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
- ✓Cruise Terminal pick-up/drop off
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
The allotted time if for lunch and for transporting on the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima and back.
Please wait in the lobby of your hotel for the guide. Cruise Passengers can choose to meet at either the Peace Prayer Fountain (in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park) or at Hiroshima Station.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.