Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local
Overview
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7 hours
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Experience Miyajima and Hiroshima on a fully private tour guided by Japanese local guides, including second-generation atomic bomb survivors, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience you won’t find in guidebooks.
Begin your journey on Miyajima Island, home to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its spiritual traditions, symbolism, and timeless beauty while enjoying the island’s calm atmosphere and unhurried pace.
Later, explore Hiroshima City, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your guide shares not only historical facts, but personal stories passed down through families—stories of loss, resilience, recovery, and hope.
As a fully private tour, the itinerary is flexible and tailored to your interests, pace, and level of reflection.
This experience is for travelers seeking more than sightseeing—an authentic, human understanding of Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Hiroshima
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.
Itsukushima
A sacred spiritual island that has been called the island of God and worshipped since ancient times.
Options
Hiroshima & Miyajima Private 1 Day Gem Tour w/ Local
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Live Local Tour Guide
Pick-up service on foot
Advance customization consultation
Entrance fee of Peace memorial Museum & Itsukushima shrine
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.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Sunshine09728769397,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mass was so friendly & welcoming. Her wealth of knowledge and connection to Hiroshima was outstanding. Very much recommend this tour! Thank you Masa 🫶🏻
A Deeply Moving Experience in Miyajima and Hiroshima
sof af949,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute privilege of spending the day with Masa in Miyajima and Hiroshima, and it was truly one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip. Masa is the kindest, most warm-hearted guide you could hope for. Her personality is infectious -- thoughtful, passionate, and so deeply committed to sharing the spirit and history of the places she calls home. In Miyajima, she beautifully wove together the stories of Buddhist and Shinto traditions, helping us understand not just the landmarks, but the living culture and beliefs that shape them. In Hiroshima, she guided us through the history of the bombing with incredible care and depth, sharing both historical context and her own family’s personal experiences. It was moving in a way that felt intimate and human. Spending the day with Masa felt less like a tour and more like being shown around by an old friend. She welcomed us with such generosity and sincerity, and we left feeling deeply grateful. If you have the opportunity to tour with Masa, don’t miss the chance to learn from her and connect with her. It will stay with you long after your visit ends.
Highly recommend seeing Miyajima/Hiroshima with Masa!
Footprints428381,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa was a wonderful guide who was patient and kind with everyone in our large family group. She personalized the tour and allowed us to explore Miyajima and Hiroshima at our own pace. Masa has a beautiful connection to the area and history. We learned a lot on our tour and would highly recommend her!
Hiroshima trip with children
jessicagA3721BW,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Masa at our Hiroshima tour! We were a family with 6 children ages 7 to 14 and they had a great time and it was very interesting for them. We all had such an amazing experience and highly recommend this tour!
Amazing Hiroshima Review
Jose D,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely outstanding experience with our tour guide in Hiroshima, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive, making sure every part of our visit was meaningful and memorable. Her depth of knowledge about Hiroshima’s history, culture, and resilience was truly impressive. She shared powerful stories and insights that brought each location to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. At the same time, she balanced the emotional weight of the history with thoughtful context and moments of lightness, creating a well-rounded and deeply respectful experience. What stood out most was her genuine care for our group. She was patient, engaging, and always happy to answer questions, tailoring the tour to our interests and pace. Her passion for her city was evident in everything she did, and it made the experience all the more special. If you are visiting Hiroshima and want a guide who is not only professional and knowledgeable but also kind, personable, and truly dedicated, we wholeheartedly recommend her. She made our visit unforgettable.
Masa is the best and Hiroshima is spectacular
Daniel H,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much for sharing your time and your story with us in Hiroshima. Hearing your family’s experiences made the visit deeply meaningful in a way we will never forget. We are especially grateful for how kind and engaging you were with our six kids—you made a powerful history feel personal, understandable, and important for them. It was truly an honor to learn from you. Thank you again for such a memorable and moving experience
Love!
Taryn W,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this day! This was our favorite day in Japan by far. We had the sweetest tour guide that showed us things we would have otherwise missed. The temples on the island for some of our top temples. Hiroshima was so sad but such a peaceful feeling. I would definitely do it again.
Don't miss this!
854tarynw,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We LOVED this day. It brought laughter and tears and beautiful pictures. We had the best tour guide, Yuka. We were on a time constraint and she customized our tour so that we could still get everything in that we wanted. We loved her knowledge and cute personality. We learned so much through her and through our tour of what we saw. We really enjoyed this day.
Amazing.
ferisaravia,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing to know in person the story of hiroshima and his people. The city and its people is what More. Highly recommended to do it with guidance and more with Massa
Yuka a great tour guide
audrey acosta,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guidance from Yuka was excellent:, she has great understanding about the culture and you can enjoy the experience of Hiroshima since the point of view of a Japanese
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