Hiroshima and Miyajima: Private Tour A-Bomb Dome + Itsukushima
Get a unique perspective on Hiroshima—shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience—that you won’t find in guidebooks. This fully private tour begins with a visit to Miyajima island, home to the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima shrine. Afterward, explore Hiroshima City, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and Museum, with a guide who shares personal stories passed down through families—stories of loss, resilience, recovery, and hope.
Highlights
- ✓This private tour offers a deeper understanding of Hiroshima and Miyajima
- ✓Explore at your own pace without large groups
- ✓Enjoy included hotel pickup in Hiroshima
- ✓Customize the tour to suit your interests and needs;
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓A sacred spiritual island that has been called the island of God and worshipped since ancient times.
- ✓The Torii Gate floats on the sea depending on the tide. Try to plan your visit around high tide.
- ✓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!
- ✓Miyajima's oldest, beautiful and unique temple with over 1200 years of history. Lots to see and do.
- ✓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.
- ✓You can find local specialties such as oysters, conger eel rice, momiji manju and souvenirs!
- ✓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.
- ✓Atomic Bomb Dome, a World Heritage Site. A historical structure that conveys the devastation of the atomic bombing.
- ✓The atomic bomb exploded 600 meters above this hospital. Standing here, you can experience the scene firsthand.
- ✓Learn about the facts of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the reconstruction of the city by visiting several monuments.
- ✓The famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
- ✓The museum exhibits a variety of photos and documents, and provides a glimpse into the reality of radiation exposure.
What's included
- ✓Itsukushima shrine admission
- ✓Local Japanese Guide
- ✓Peace Memorial Museum admission
- ✓Customize in advance
What's 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.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up on foot
This is a walking tour. We basically use public transportation
Transportation costs are excluded. Please pay by your own. This is cheaper and due to the Japanese regulation.
Transportation costs: ¥1380(basic) ~ ¥4500(optional direct boats), JR pass users ¥0~¥270. If you want or need taxies, the cost depends.
Not recommended for those who cannot walk long distances
Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
- Pick up on foot. - Not listed hotel: please let us know. - Coming from another city: Hiroshima Station is the best meeting point. - Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge of JPY 2,000, payable in cash on the day. - Late policy: More than 15 minutes late without notice = No-Show (no refund). If you inform us but are over 1 hour late, the tour may be shortened or extra fees may apply.
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 A-Bomb Dome + Itsukushima
Get a unique perspective on Hiroshima—shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience—that you won’t find in guidebooks. This fully private tour begins with a visit to Miyajima island, home to the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima shrine. Afterward, explore Hiroshima City, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and Museum, with a guide who shares personal stories passed down through families—stories of loss, resilience, recovery, and hope.
Highlights
- ✓This private tour offers a deeper understanding of Hiroshima and Miyajima
- ✓Explore at your own pace without large groups
- ✓Enjoy included hotel pickup in Hiroshima
- ✓Customize the tour to suit your interests and needs;
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓A sacred spiritual island that has been called the island of God and worshipped since ancient times.
- ✓The Torii Gate floats on the sea depending on the tide. Try to plan your visit around high tide.
- ✓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!
- ✓Miyajima's oldest, beautiful and unique temple with over 1200 years of history. Lots to see and do.
- ✓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.
- ✓You can find local specialties such as oysters, conger eel rice, momiji manju and souvenirs!
- ✓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.
- ✓Atomic Bomb Dome, a World Heritage Site. A historical structure that conveys the devastation of the atomic bombing.
- ✓The atomic bomb exploded 600 meters above this hospital. Standing here, you can experience the scene firsthand.
- ✓Learn about the facts of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the reconstruction of the city by visiting several monuments.
- ✓The famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
- ✓The museum exhibits a variety of photos and documents, and provides a glimpse into the reality of radiation exposure.
What's included
- ✓Itsukushima shrine admission
- ✓Local Japanese Guide
- ✓Peace Memorial Museum admission
- ✓Customize in advance
What's 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.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up on foot
This is a walking tour. We basically use public transportation
Transportation costs are excluded. Please pay by your own. This is cheaper and due to the Japanese regulation.
Transportation costs: ¥1380(basic) ~ ¥4500(optional direct boats), JR pass users ¥0~¥270. If you want or need taxies, the cost depends.
Not recommended for those who cannot walk long distances
Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
- Pick up on foot. - Not listed hotel: please let us know. - Coming from another city: Hiroshima Station is the best meeting point. - Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge of JPY 2,000, payable in cash on the day. - Late policy: More than 15 minutes late without notice = No-Show (no refund). If you inform us but are over 1 hour late, the tour may be shortened or extra fees may apply.
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.