Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the essence of Hiroshima on this exclusive day tour with friendly English speaking tour guide! Departing from Hiroshima Station, this guided bus tour takes you through the city's most iconic landmarks, starting with Atomic Bomb Dome, a symbol of peace and resilience. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Peace Memorial Museum to learn about the city's history and the impact of the atomic bombing. Next, travel to Miyajima Island, known for its stunning Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the majestic Daishoin Temple. Indulge in Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake that’s a local specialty, at a charming restaurant on the island. This all-inclusive tour offers a deep dive into Hiroshima’s culture, history, and natural beauty, all in a single day. You’ll return to Hiroshima Station with unforgettable memories. Join us for a unique journey that combines history, culture, and gastronomy!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We have vegetarian lunch (no pork, no seafood, yes eggs, yes gluten)
We do not have allergy free lunch so if you have severe allergy, please select "without lunch" and bring your own lunch.
Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and meal.
Free Wi-Fi service available on the bus
Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour, if you have several bookings or if you have booked separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
No Show, late comers are not able to reschedule the date or refund
*If you are planning to take the Shinkansen (bullet train) after the tour, please purchase your ticket after the tour on the day, or book a Shinkansen ticket after 6:30pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round Trip Ferry ride
Multilingual Audio Guidance inside the bus (EN, FR, ES, IT, DE, PT, UA)
Admission for Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (if selected)
Admission for Miyajima Island
English-speaking local guide
Admission for Itsukushima Shrine
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
What To Expect
Hiroshima Castle
This castle was built in 1589, You can only see the main building without small houses which is for defending from enemies, because the world was already became peaceful at this era.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome, located in Hiroshima, Japan, is a preserved ruin of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which was near the epicenter of the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. The building’s skeletal structure, with its distinctive dome, remains as a poignant symbol of the devastation caused by nuclear warfare. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996, serving as a reminder of the horrors of war and a call for global peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Options
Without Lunch
★: This option does not include lunch. Please bring your own lunch or you can get lunch at Miyajima Island.
With Lunch
★: This option include Okonomiyaki lunch. Okonomiyaki is Japanese savory pan cake that includes pork and gluten.
Other lunch: Vegetarian available (No pork, no egg)
Vegan, no gluten free are not available.
Reviews
2,023 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour of the highlights of Hiroshima with a great tour guide
Adam C,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had the pleasure of having Momiji as our tour guide today. I’ve been on a lot of tours, but I genuinely think Momiji is the best tour guide I’ve ever had…..outgoing, energetic and very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the tour today with her. Going to the Atom Bomb Dome, Peace Park and Museum was very interesting yet very sombre. I feel we had the right amount of time for each. Then we headed to Miyajima Island. I enjoyed the lunch, and there was plenty of other food available to try. The maple pancakes and lemon soda are a must. Got some great photos of the Itsukushima Shrine Torii gate, shrines and deers on the island. On the way back to Hiroshima Station after the tour Momiji made sure to ask everyone if they needed recommendations for places to eat, or things to do in the city (even in other cities) Really enjoyable tour that for me was at the right pace, right time in each place. This company seems to have listened to their customers wants very well. Well done Momiji, you did a great job.
Great tour
Andrea D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour, especially with Mo! She was energetic and friendly and such a great tour guide! She helped with what we can after as well and was super helpful! Thank you for a great tour!
I highly recommend Momiji to show Hiroshima
Elvin A,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with Momiji. She's a great guide, and you're lucky if you have her for your visit in Hiroshima. Our family all agrees that Hiroshima was our favorite city during our trip to Japan, and I think Momiji made this possible. She was great at explaining everything about Japanese culture and providing a brief history of every place we visited. The visit to almost-ground zero, the memorials, and the museum to remember those who were lost after the catastrophic nuclear bomb on August 6, 1945, during WWII, really impacted us. It's impressive how resilient the people in Hiroshima are and how they were able to rebuild after such an event. We went for lunch to try Hiroshima okonomiyaki, but to be honest, I liked Osaka okonomiyaki better. Afterward, we went to Miyajima Island by ferry and visited the gates of Miyajima Shrine and the temple. This was a very good tour, and I highly recommend Momiji to guide you and show you the city.
Hiroshima and island in a day
Thomas P,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide was knowledgable in conveying the history of Hiroshima, particularly in pointing out how close we were to the explosion as a point of information. Though depressing at some points, it is a must see for historical perspective. Our stop on the island was great - even with the rain. Lunch was very good, but be prepared to use chopsticks only which was not a problem for us ( we had practice visiting family at Camp Humphreys). Our tour guide was very upbeat and outgoing.
Unmissable tour
Sylvia G,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Mo was otherwise fun and full of energy, had lots of information and everything turned out excellent, I highly recommend it
Related Experiences
Operated by Japan Panoramic Tours