Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
Visit the scenic island of Miyajima and explore its rich cultural heritage with a friendly local guide. Begin at the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its floating torii gate, and learn about its history and deep cultural significance to Japan.
Continue to Daishoin Temple and stroll through Momijidani Park while discovering important landmarks such as the five-story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Along the way, your guide explains the role of Buddhism and the spiritual importance of Miyajima.
End the tour by tasting local specialties, including fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings, along with other sweet and savory treats.
This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
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 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.
What‘s Included
Tour photos
Entrance fee to all shrines, temples and museum in the tour
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Hiroshima Local Lunch
Additional foods and drinks (Avaible for purchase)
Ferry fee to Miyajima (500yen ($4) round-trip)
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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Reviews
284 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Miyajima Walking Tour
tengs2026,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very pleasant and enjoyable trip guided by Yuji san. He is experience and have a great sense of humour, making the tour very interesting.
Wonderful!
Karlee D,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! Went out of her way for us and my food fussiness (sorry!!). And super patient with my 3 boys. Very happy with our experience.
Miyajima- is a fabulous destination. Beautiful scenery, and interesting history
U1289GJalexandraw,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rio was fantastic: friendly, informative and interesting. She explained the history of the island and identified interesting features that we would not have understood by ourselves.
Half dat walking tour
B1644WVbillym,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour with kind, helpful, knowledgeable and patient guides. We would highly recommend a tour with Kaori or Yasu, both very good guides Miyajima Island is a very beautiful place and this tour is a great way to explore it's attractions
Family friendly
nataliewO6760QA,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiro was friendly, informative and kind with our children. We enjoyed our day of sight seeing on the island! Thank you!
Beautiful!
Arianna R,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was in Miyajima with my husband and friends on January 2, 2026 and our guide, Rio, accompanied us. Rio was immediately very friendly and helpful and tried to make us live the best experience possible! She recommended the boat tour to see the red torii up close in front of the temple, helped us collect the Goshuin, told us many curiosities about the island and its history and was kind enough to stop with us to chat and share the return trip beyond the scheduled end of the visit. She was also very patient with me who often stopped to take pictures! To make everything even more magical was the beautiful snowfall that surprised us in the afternoon. The meal included was very satisfying! Very positive experience! ☺️👍
Amazing experience on Miyajima with Hika!
threebears2008,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I had a fantastic half day walking tour with Hika at Miyajima. Hika is very knowledgeable and generously shared his knowledge and experience of Japanese culture. Hika was a kind and respectful tour guide, he made the day fun and was a joy to be around. Thank you Hika for a wonderful day! Highly recommend this tour and the beautiful Miyajima island.
Fantastic.
Y5942VJgiadam,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice experience, the Rio guide showed us amazing places, complying with all our requests and going beyond the hours to be able to show us all. Super recommended experience
Miyajima
maleb2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really excellent experience! I was extremely satisfied with the quality of the service received. The staff was immediately very professional, kind and attentive to my every single need. It is rare to find such a perfect combination of efficiency and courtesy. I highly recommend everyone to try this reality: the waiting times are minimal and the attention to detail is really impeccable. I will definitely be back very soon!
Miyajima culture and food tour
Christopher S,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Suji was our guide and was very personable and knowledgeable. Conversations were natural, and questions about the local history and culture were answered honestly. The route we took was very scenic, and all the food along the way was excellent. Definitely recommend this trip for those wanting to learn more about the local culture in Miyajima.
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