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Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

By Local Gem Tour Hiroshima
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $376 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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 travellers seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience.

Activity location

  • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

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Discover Miyajima half-day private tour w/ local
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
CA $346.65 x 1 AdultCA $346.65
Paid at activityCA $28.95
Total
Price is CA $375.60
Until Sat, Mar 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live Japanese Local Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Advance customization consultation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any food or drink are not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Basic (non-JR Pass users)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional: fast boats, direct boats or taxis (¥2300~¥8000/one way)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge to pick up, payable in cash on the day.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pick up on foot.
  • This is a walking tour. We basically use public transport.
  • Transport fee is not included, please pay by your own.
  • Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms

Activity itinerary

Hiroshima

  • 1h
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 transport. Travel time to Miyajima is 1 hour.

Miyajima

  • 30m
Visit a spiritual island "MIYAJIMA" that has been revered as the gods' island since ancient times. Deer, the messengers of the gods, welcome you!

Itsukushima Shrine Torii

  • 15m
The Floating Torii gate appears on the sea when the tide is high. At low tide, you can walk by it and be impressed by its size and beauty!

Itsukushima Shrine

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Itsukushima Shrine floats on the sea and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This shrine, also a national treasure, changes its appearance with the ebb and flow of the tide. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the majestic Heian-period Japanese architecture. If you are lucky, you will be witness to a wedding ceremony or a dance dedicated to the gods!

Daishoin Temple

  • 45m
Daisho-in Temple is a unique and rare temple. The oldest temple on Miyajima, it is located in the midst of rich nature and has many attractions. This temple was loved by Shogun Hideyoshi and many other influential people, and is a must-see!

Senjokaku

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Part of the Itsukusima shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in 16th century. Large halls and wall-less spaces are quiet and peaceful. Shogun Hideyoshi order to built.

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

  • 40m
Stroll Omotesando shopping street. Lined with food stores and souvenir stores selling Miyajima's speciality products such as oysters, conger eel rice bowl, and momiji manju (steamed buns). Momiji-manju hand-baking workshops are also available.

Miyajima Port Sambashi Bridge

  • 1h
We will move towards Peace Memorial Park. Basically, we use a ferry, JR, or train. It takes about 1 hour. As an option, you can also take a direct boat (45 minutes) to Peace Memorial Park. Please check your email after booking for details.

Location

Activity location

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    Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

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