Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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-Head to the beautiful Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrine-
See the famous Torii gates and enter Itsukushima Shrine. Your friendly local guide will you tell you about their background in Miyajima and their cultural signifiance to Japan.
-Learn deeper-
Explore Daishoin Temple, Momijidani Park and learn about the 5 story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Here your friendly local guide will teach you next about Buddhism's role in Japan and this temple's significance to the island.
-Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicacies-
To finish off your culutral highlights walking tour, your guide will introduce you to some of the local delicacies available such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings among other delicious sweet and savoury treats!
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available but limited. Unfortunately, gluten-free lunch is not available. All ages are welcome on this tour. Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention. Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour photos
Entrance fee to all shrines, temples and museum in the tour
5.5 hours with a Hiroshima's local guide
Hiroshima Local Lunch
Additional foods and drinks (Avaible for purchase)
Ferry fee to Miyajima (500yen ($4) round-trip)
What To Expect
Miyajima
Start Miyajima Walking Tour After gathering, we will board a ferry to Miyajima. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic Otorii, Miyajima's symbol, during the boat ride. Upon reaching Miyajima, friendly deer will welcome you. We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.
Itsukushima
We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.
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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Reviews
223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful day...
Alice F,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day with our guide Hika! A wonderful professional who provided us with incredible insights throughout the tour. Miyajima is a must-see! Sacred to the Japanese and full of charm for tourists. It was by far our best tour of our 3-week trip to Japan, including experiences in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
Excellent scenery and serenity
Oren J,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00I went to the island on an overcast day and it was still an awesome experience! If it had been sunny… Shun our guide was superb. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The island has so much to offer in scenery and serenity. Highly recommended!
Magical Miyajima with Meri - a walking tour to remember!
Lili T,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Even with a steady drizzle overhead, our Miyajima half-day walking tour turned out to be an unforgettable journey through history, culture, and the quiet charm of island life. We were especially grateful that our guide, Meri, was able to meet us directly on the island — a last-minute request that was handled with flexibility and grace. Our walk began along the scenic coastline, with the sound of the waves accompanying us as we made our way to the iconic Ōtorii Gate. Thanks to the low tide, we had the rare chance to walk right up to the majestic gate and even touch its weathered surface — a truly special moment that connected us to centuries of pilgrims and travellers before us. Next, we visited the elegant Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine’s architecture and spiritual presence were beautifully explained by Meri, who was both informative and warm throughout the tour. Our cultural exploration continued at the Miyajima History and Folklore Museum, where we gained insights into the traditional life of the island's residents. After a delicious local lunch (think fried oysters and unagi), we made our way up to the serene Daishō-in Temple. We wrapped up the tour with some leisurely time along Miyajima Omotesando shopping street, picking up local treats. Meri also treated us with a sweet treat at the end of the tour at her favourite cafe on the island. First-timers or seasoned visitors, if you want to go beyond the usual photo ops and get a real feel for the soul of Miyajima, this walking tour is a must.
Magical Miyajima
Lenore L,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00Such a charming and beautiful island! Our guide explained as we walked along. He was very polite , flexible ,and mindful of our needs. I think staying overnight on Miyajima after the crowds have gone would be magical.
Beautiful island tour!
Molly Z,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Miyajima was a beautiful island tour. We took the ferry over to the island and explored from there. Wonderful scenery, eats, deer sightings - it had it all. Hika was our local guide. He made sure we saw all the must see sights and provided excellent explanations for all that we saw. Highly recommend this tour!
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