Full Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour from Hiroshima
Overview
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8 hours 20 minutes
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This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour. Visit the Main Building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which was newly reopened after renovations in April 2019. Look forward to seeing wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima. Please book this Hiroshima round-trip tour if you have a JR Pass.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour does not include meal charges for lunch. Please eat lunch on your own at Miyajima
For customers with a Japan Rail Pass traveling from Kyoto or Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima Station, please be sure to board a Shinkansen departing early enough for you to reach the meeting location (Hotel Granvia Hiroshima lobby) and arrive by the meeting time. Customers who do not arrive by the meeting time cannot join the tour
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
Seats may not be designated
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Itsukushima Shrine
A World Heritage site. Established in the 6th century, this shrine is one of Japan's finest, and is famous for its beautiful Shinden-zukuri style structure (architecture representative of a nobles' residence in the Heian period). The contrast of the green of Mt. Misen behind the lacquered shrine pavilion and the blue of the Seto Sea is beautiful and evocative of the underwater palace of Ryugujo.
Miyajima
Time for lunch is allotted on Miyajima. This region is known for oysters, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and conger eel rice bowl, which are available at many shops on Miyajima. Customers are free to enjoy their preferred meals. *Lunch is not included in the tour booking charge.
What‘s Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Miyajima visitor tax
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Lunch
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Options
Round Trip from Hiroshima
Reviews
420 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Short Trip with Historical Significance
kathib424,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very well-organised. Both Miyajima and Hiroshima are places worth visiting and if you’re strapped for time to do a deep-dive into either, the tour is for you. The group size was around 25, which we liked, and since all train tickets and entrance fees are taken care of by the organiser, the day feels nicely comfortable without any travel-related responsibilities. We would have liked to see more of Miyajima, but the time to explore is quite limited, considering there are only so many hours in a day and the travel time from Kyoto is extensive. What it definitely did was give us an incentive to explore Miyajima more in the future if we get the chance. We hit all the main spots and learned the basics about the large temple and the island‘s culture. The guided tour through Hiroshima was as interesting as it was devastating. We urge everyone to go if they get the chance, in order to learn about a significant piece of history from a knowledgeable local. We walked though all the main areas of the town, with our guide telling us known and unknown stories about the dropping of the A-bomb, answering all our questions. Hiroshima is not a ghostly museum town, it was presented to us as the epicentre of the peace movement in the world, aiming to educate without blame. Our guide Takeshi was great, showing care and consideration with any questions, and you could feel that he personally has a passion for this area, which is his home town.
Reflective and moving. A must do tour
christineh386,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An exceptionally brilliant your that was insightful and moving. Highly recommend the day tour of a lifetime. Our expert your guide was very insightful to share his expertise in the field of Hiroshima. Highly recommended. Cannot miss.
Nice day, would recommend for a family.
Y8472EEphilipw,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lovely day out that took in some of the natural beauty around Hiroshima and the history.
No more A bombs
lucapasqualem,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Done a few tours with this company and all were professionally run. Really enjoyed the Peace Muesum.
Good communicator, Takeshi. Created a friendly sharing of information
Bob G,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Plus shared his personal connection to Hiroshima. Clearly an expert.
Wonderful tour
R2699SIbobg,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takeshi was a wonderful tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions.
Great Tour and Guide !
Q5214MXmiken,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takeshi was the best. Gave us great information and added a little bit of humor. Definitely recommend.
Great guided tour of Hiroshima.
FarAway539369,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was great. Guide was very knowledgeable and answered questions well. Helped to bring Hiroshima experience to life
Hiroshima done right!
Curious00656933087,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience and great overall tour
Miyajima and Hiroshima tour with Takeshi
T3843POemmaj,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takeshi was a very patient, entertaining and well-informed tour guide, ensuring we participate in the “must-see spots” as well as ensuring the group has free time. He made excellent recommendations on what food to try and educated us about Miyajima’s and Hiroshima’s history and culture in an interactive way- involving questions and times of laughter too.
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