Private Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine, Island Nature & Local Guide

Name: Private Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine, Island Nature & Local Guide
Brand: Viator
Price: 147.63 USD
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5.0(34)5 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 10 hours aheadHiroshima, Japan

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Experience Miyajima beyond the famous floating torii gate on a fully private tour with a Japanese local guide.

Visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, peaceful Daisho-in Temple, traditional streets and the island’s natural scenery while discovering why Miyajima has been considered sacred for centuries.

As you explore, understand the meaning behind the shrines, temples and traditions you see, including the connection between Shinto, Buddhism and nature in Japan.

Your experienced, qualified guide has deep ties to Hiroshima, with most of our guides born and raised in the region. They also have international experience and speak clear, easy-to-understand English, making meaningful conversation and questions easy throughout the tour.

Move at your own pace, enjoy local food, spend longer at places that interest you or explore quieter parts of the island.

Guests staying in central Hiroshima can meet their guide at their hotel or Hiroshima Station and travel together to Miyajima.

Included

Itsukushima shrine admission
Japanese Local Tour Guide
Customize in advance
Pick up on foot

Not included

Basic (non-JR Pass users)/ JR Pass users: visitor's tax ¥100/person
Optional: fast boats, direct boats or taxis (¥2500~¥8500/one way)
Meals
Tips

What you'll do

Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
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.
1 hour
Miyajima
Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Japan
Visit a spiritual island "MIYAJIMA" that has been revered as the gods' island since ancient times. Deer, the messengers of the gods, welcome you!
30 min
Itsukushima Shrine Torii
1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Japan
The Floating Torii gate appears on the sea when the tide is high. At low tide, you can walk by it and be impressed by its size and beauty!
15 min
Itsukushima Shrine
1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Japan
Itsukushima Shrine floats on the sea and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This shrine, also a national treasure, changes its appearance with the ebb and flow of the tide. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the majestic Heian-period Japanese architecture. If you are lucky, you will be witness to a wedding ceremony or a dance dedicated to the gods!
30 minAdmission included
Daishoin Temple
210 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Japan
Daisho-in Temple is a unique and rare temple. The oldest temple on Miyajima, it is located in the midst of rich nature and has many attractions. This temple was loved by Shogun Hideyoshi and many other influential people, and is a must-see!
45 min
Senjokaku
Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Japan
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.
20 minAdmission not included
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Miyajimacho Omotesando, Hatsukaichi, Japan
Stroll Omotesando shopping street. Lined with food stores and souvenir stores selling Miyajima's specialty products such as oysters, conger eel rice bowl, and momiji manju (steamed buns). Momiji-manju hand-baking workshops are also available.
40 min
Miyajima Port Sambashi Bridge
1162-18 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Japan
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.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

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 20 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.

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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima Ekimae
5-2 Enkobashicho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Hotel LiveMax Premium Hiroshima
1-1-7 Futabanosato, Higashi-Ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
5-16 Teppocho, Hiroshima, Japan
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ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima by IHG
7-20 Nakamachi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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The Knot Hiroshima
3-1-1 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Ohashi
2-26 Kyobashicho, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
1-5 Matsubaracho, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Hilton Hiroshima
11-12 Fujimicho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Japan
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Hotel Granvia Hiroshima South Gate
2-37 Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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APA HOTEL Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
2-29 Kamiosugacho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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