Private Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
- English Guide From Hiroshima
- Enjoy Hiroshima ＆ Miyajima
- Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour.
You can enjoy the visit to the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome, the place of prayer for peace!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
Please arrive at the meeting spot in time.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
English speaking guide from Hiroshima
Round trip ferry from Hiroshima ⇔ Miyajima
Local bus fee at Hiroshima city
Local train at Hiroshima city
Lunch
What To Expect
Miyajima
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.
Itsukushima Shrine
The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) on Miyajima is the source of both the island's fame and its name. Formally named Itsukushima, the island is more popularly known as "Miyajima", literally "shrine island" in Japanese, thanks to its star attraction. The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic "floating" torii gate. The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. The shrine complex consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, the main hall, and a noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
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Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Walking Tour
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pleasant day, learned so much.
Laurie W,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was wonderful. She spoke English very well and shared so much knowledge with us. We learned so much more than if we had traveled to the spots on our own. Well worth the money!
A fabulous day in Hiroshima and Miyajima
anonguest2013,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with our charming & knowledgeable guide, Emiko. A touching morning in the Hiroshima Peace Park was followed by a sunny afternoon of beautiful shrines and temples on the island of Miyajima.
Great all day tour covering all the major attractions in Hiroshima.
Michael L,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I only had one free day in Hiroshima so wanted to book a tour with all the major sites. This tour did not disappoint. Great tour. Our guide Emiko was awesome. She arrived early and was very friendly and knowledgeable. She knew info about each attraction and had insights only locals would know. Awesome job Emiko!
A very sobering...
Bernard L,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very sobering experience. Joe-san was an excellent guide and his passion for history really shows.
Amazing guide
Angela H,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sachi was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable and took us to many gems off the beaten track. Would highly recommend. Her English is excellent.
Excellent Tour
M1887KQlaurab,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Very informative and very interesting and to top it off Kyoshi was an excellent guide who lead us to the best lunch spot in Miyajima. The museum at the Shrine was worth the visit.
Great experience with this tour.
S1087IUwilliamc,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were meet by Momoko on arrival at the train station. The weather was a bit unpleasant and we were given a choice about the order off our itinerary which was unexpected but grateful. We chose the island first as the day was predicted to clear as the went on as this involved more shelter. The day didn’t disappoint and nor did Momoko. Her extensive knowledge and dedication to making our experience one to remember right down to lunch and patience with a lost bag. Highly recommend this tour.
Best tour guide
alina h,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Miyuki was the sweetest & kindest tour guide. We enjoyed every minute of our tour with her. Her personal stories about Hiroshima made it even more touching. She’s truly a one of a kind human being. We absolutely loved her. Highly recommend this tour!! She had the day planned out so well. There was enough time to sightsee, take pictures and try some local foods. It’s a tour that can’t be missed!! She became like family by the time we were done w the tour. We didn’t want to leave :(. Definitely pick this tour for your Hiroshima n island experience
Great day tour
AnkeS666,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day tour with our guide. She took her time exclusively for us and was able to show us all the highlights of the tour and explain them.
Excellent!!
loricO657UR,
Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First of all, if I could give this tour a 10 star review, I would! When I booked it, I missed the fact that it was a private tour so that was a very happy surprise. Joe was our tour guide and he was really amazing and knowledgeable. He was so patient while I took all my photos and he navigated the crowds of tourists and school children with ease! We saw very beautiful sites and had a fantastic tour. I highly recommend this tour especially with Joe!!
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