Private Tour
Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the spiritual heart of Miyajima Island on a fully private walking tour guided by Japanese local guides deeply connected to Hiroshima, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience.
Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its floating torii gate and magnificent Daishoin temple. Learn about the island’s long-standing spiritual traditions, symbolism, and why Miyajima has been considered sacred for centuries.
Beyond the main landmarks, explore quieter areas of the island, natural scenery, and everyday local life. Your guide shares cultural context and stories that help you understand Miyajima not just as a destination, but as a living community.
As a private tour, the itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your interests and pace—whether you want to focus on history, photography, nature, or a more reflective visit.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up on foot.
This is a walking tour. We basically use public transportation.
Transportation fee is not included, please pay by your own.
Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Miyajima
Visit a spiritual island "MIYAJIMA" that has been revered as the gods' island since ancient times. Deer, the messengers of the gods, welcome you!
What‘s Included
Tour photo data
Entrance fee of Itsukushima shrine
Live Local Tour Guide
Meet up with guide in Hiroshima on foot
Advance customization consultation
Any food or drink are not included
Basic (non-JR Pass users)
Optional: fast boats, direct boats or taxis (¥2300~¥8000/one way)
Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Discover Miyajima half-day private tour w/ local
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hiroshima Experience
Arlan B,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience!!! Two thumbs 👍🏼 up! Our tour guide Aya-san was superb! She was punctual, professional, friendly and kind. She was also flexible to our request. We not just meet a tour guide, but made a good friend. I would definitely recommend friends and family to use Viator and request for Aya-san as their guide. Looking forward on our next visit to Hiroshima!
Migajima ( just do it)
marcellopP7182KF,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent experience with my tour guide! Masahiro was an amazing person, he explained all this history very thoroughly. His english was great, and his italian even stronger! The tour itself is one you can’t miss. Beautiful landscape, structures, history, and cute little japanese deer who are so calm. Just do it.
My mother and I were...
Jennifer O,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My mother and I were taking a cruise to Japan and couldnt do many tours with the times available, but this tour was perfect. Yuka was a wonderful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable guide. She helped us buy tickets to the island and showed us around many sites. She was very accomodating since my mother was having knee pain and couldnt do a specific part of the tour. I highly recommend Yuka!
Train/Subway/Ferry/speed Boat trip to Miyajima.
384billiel,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience and trip for our family! Masa was a great tour guide. Her recommendations and experience were very helpful and we truly enjoyed our time with her. She made this trip memorable for everyone in our family. Her personal experiences were inspiring and aligned with our own family history and we appreciate her sharing them with us. We would 100% book with her again. Thank you for the human connection. It was a trip we will never forget.
Our Tour Guide, Yuka-san,...
Alissa T,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Tour Guide, Yuka-san, was polite and kind. She gave us history about both hiroshima and miyajima island which was both informative and fun.
A Beautiful Day in Hiroshima
Coastal66720671011,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa san is an excellent guide. She made us feel like we were touring Hiroshima with a friend. My friend and I were fortunate to experience Hiroshima through Masa san’s knowledge and it made our visit very special. I highly recommend any tour with Masa san.
Unforgettable Miyajima Tour - Incredible Guide
Z1369DCzoed,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to Miyajima Island was an unforgettable experience, made even better by our amazing guide. Not only was the island breathtaking, but our guide truly brought it to life with local stories, history, and deep knowledge — all shared in excellent English. They were warm, kind, and professional — clearly passionate about the area, having grown up in Hiroshima. Their insights made the tour personal and meaningful. We felt very lucky to have such a dedicated and thoughtful guide. Highly recommend this tour — and especially this guide — to anyone visiting the region!
Miyajima tour
U7204OQalanm,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuka as an amazing tour guide. She took us to all the main sites, and learned a lot about Japanese culture. Her English was very good as well, so easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
A Brilliant Tour Guide
Darin R,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Masayo Kobayashi, was utterly brilliant. She was kind, caring, knowledgeable and took care of us like we were the closest of friends. We couldn't have asked for better.
Super recommended!
TATIANA M,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great family experience with our MASA guide. Extremely professional when doing your job, with the best attitude, patience and kindness. He speaks English perfectly so the tour is much more streamlined and the explanations of the places are more fluid. Unlike other tours we have taken this trip, where it is difficult to understand the English spoken by local guides. The times were perfectly coordinated and we knew the beautiful Island of Miyajima. And we were able to tour the island so special and the shocking temple. Thank you and we definitely recommend it. Don't hesitate to contact Masa.
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