Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

About this experience

Enjoy a full-day private tour with a government-licensed guide, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to your interests. In Hiroshima, walk through Peace Memorial Park, see the A-Bomb Dome, several monuments and statues, and, if you wish, visit the Peace Memorial Museum. At lunchtime, enjoy Hiroshima’s local specialty, okonomiyaki. In the afternoon, visit Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage island. Admire the floating torii gate, walk through Itsukushima Shrine, and enjoy the scenery and island atmosphere with your guide’s explanations. Lunch is not included in the tour price. We mainly use public transport; taxis can be arranged at extra cost. Hotel pick-up: your guide meets you at your hotel and travels with you by public transport. Cruise port pick-up: please pay the round-trip taxi fare between the port and city center on the spot.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   You will walk around the park, learning Hiroshima's history and cultural heritages. Our guide will explain what kind of messages each monument/statue deliver.

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   You will walk trough the Peace Memorial Museum, and will see a number of important exhibitions inside. A ticket is included in this tour. You can go around the museum by yourself, or walk trough with the guide.

3. Stop 3 · 30min

   A guide will talk about the history of Hiroshima, before and after the WW2. We will visit the atomic bomb dome and you can see the remaining rubble around the dome.

4. Stop 4 · 1h

   Take tram from city center to Miyajima. During the tram ride, you can see the view of Hiroshima city which has beautiful scenery such as rivers and mountains.

5. Stop 5 · 1h 20min

   Okonomiyaki Lunch Okonomiyaki is a Hiroshima's local cuisine. It is like Hiroshima pizza.

6. Stop 6 · 2h 20min

   You will enjoy tram and ferry ride to Miyajima island, a World Culture Heritage. You will visit to Torii gate (floating shrine) and Itsukushima shrine on the island. You will also visit Daishoin Temple, one of the most important temples of Shingon Buddhism.

7. Stop 7 · 50min

   Take a ferry and Japan Rail from Miyajima island to Hiroshima station. You can enjoy the city view along the way. If you prefer, you can visit the souvenir shops at Hiroshima stations.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• A licensed guide will wait for you at the Hiroshima station. We will contact you the exact location. We can flexibly arrange the meeting location.

End point

• A licensed guide will wait for you at the Hiroshima station. We will contact you the exact location. We can flexibly arrange the meeting location.

Before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.