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Hiroshima & Miyajima: 2 UNESCO Sites 1-Day Small Group Tour
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Hatsukaichi
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and start your journey to Miyajima, one of Japan’s most scenic and spiritual destinations. Travel by train and ferry to the island and visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, where the famous red torii gate rises from the sea. Stroll along Omotesando Shopping Street.
In the afternoon, return to Hiroshima city to explore its powerful history. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolizing peace, and walk through the Peace Memorial Park, stopping at monuments dedicated to the victims. At the Peace Memorial Museum, learn deeply about Hiroshima’s past through moving exhibits.
End the day with a relaxing walk in Shukkeien Garden, a 17th-ce...
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide
Admission fee
JR train and ferry
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - ekie Hiroshima
Please meet your guide at Hiroshima Station – Central Exit (JR), right next to the ticket gates.
The meeting point is the benches between the JR Green Ticket Office (Midori no Madoguchi) and Starbucks (Minamoa Hiroshima 2F), directly opposite each other.
Guide wears a fluorescent green band.
Return
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Memorial Hall
This tour does not return to the meeting point at the end.
The tour finishes near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall / Peace Memorial Museum area.
Hiroshima & Miyajima: 2 UNESCO Sites 1-Day Small Group Tour
(11) Reviews
Hatsukaichi
About
Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and start your journey to Miyajima, one of Japan’s most scenic and spiritual destinations. Travel by train and ferry to the island and visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, where the famous red torii gate rises from the sea. Stroll along Omotesando Shopping Street.
In the afternoon, return to Hiroshima city to explore its powerful history. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolizing peace, and walk through the Peace Memorial Park, stopping at monuments dedicated to the victims. At the Peace Memorial Museum, learn deeply about Hiroshima’s past through moving exhibits.
End the day with a relaxing walk in Shukkeien Garden, a 17th-ce...
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide
Admission fee
JR train and ferry
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - ekie Hiroshima
Please meet your guide at Hiroshima Station – Central Exit (JR), right next to the ticket gates.
The meeting point is the benches between the JR Green Ticket Office (Midori no Madoguchi) and Starbucks (Minamoa Hiroshima 2F), directly opposite each other.
Guide wears a fluorescent green band.
Return
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Memorial Hall
This tour does not return to the meeting point at the end.
The tour finishes near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall / Peace Memorial Museum area.
Itinerary
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Itsukushima Shrine Torii
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine, where you can admire the beautiful Great Torii Gate rising from the sea and the striking vermilion shrine buildings up close. Enjoy taking photos and exploring at your own pace, while listening to your guide’s explanations about the history and culture of this sacred site.
30 minutes
2
Miyajima
Miyajima is celebrated as one of Japan’s “Three Most Scenic Spots” and is home to World Heritage sites such as Itsukushima Shrine and the iconic Great Torii Gate. On this beautiful island, where nature and history exist in harmony, you can stroll through shrines and temples, enjoy hiking in the mountains, and savor delicious local specialties.
1 hour
3
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Stroll along Miyajima’s Omotesando Shopping Street, where you can enjoy local specialties such as momiji manju (maple-leaf shaped cakes) and fresh oysters, as well as browse traditional crafts and souvenirs. Experience the local atmosphere as you shop and taste your way through the lively street.
30 minutes
4
Atomic Bomb Dome
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Atomic Bomb Dome, a building that stands as a reminder of the devastation caused by the atomic bombing in 1945 and is preserved as a symbol of peace. With your guide’s explanations, you will learn about the historical background and have time to quietly reflect on the importance of peace.
30 minutes
5
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a place dedicated to commemorating the victims of the atomic bombing and conveying a message of peace. Within the park, you will find landmarks such as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Flame of Peace, and various memorial monuments. In this quiet and reflective setting, you can look back on history and feel the importance of peace.
20 minutes
6
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Explore the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the devastation caused by the atomic bomb and the experiences of people who lived through it. Through exhibits and personal testimonies, you will gain a deeper understanding of the tragedy of war and the importance of peace.
Important information
Please note that the Peace Memorial Museum will be closed from February 16 to 21.
During this period, the museum visit will be skipped, but the tour will continue as planned with visits to other locations.
