Hiroshima · MIYAJIMA ISLAND & ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE TOURS
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Miyajima is ten minutes off the shore and it rewards a guide, because half of what makes the island interesting is invisible from the boardwalk. Here are the best Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine tours: which sail at high tide when the great torii is standing in water, which include the Mount Misen ropeway, what every seat costs, and which one to pick if you only have a morning.
See Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial sites and UNESCO Miyajima in one smooth day, with entrance fees, English guidance, and a round-trip ferry included.
“Had an amazing time on our Japan tour! Our guide Rino was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everything easy. Great recommendations and very organized. Highly recommend!”
One day linking Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima’s UNESCO shrine, with English guide, ferry ride, okonomiyaki lunch options, and smooth transport.
“Our host Miran, was absolutely brilliant, she provided an in depth that was thoroughly enjoyable. She kept everything to time, provided structure whilst also letting us explore at our own leisure. Would highly recommend”
Private Hiroshima and Miyajima day with a government-licensed English guide. Pick 3–4 sights, use public transport, see Peace Park and Itsukushima.
“This was an outstanding day tour of Hiroshima and surrounding area. Our guide met us promptly at the cruise pier and guided us through using public transportation (trolley, train and ferry). We spent the first part learning about the atomic bRead more”
A full day tour pairing Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, with a ferry ride and Hiroshima okonomiyaki lunch.
“The whole tour was really nice. The Hiroshima peace museum in particular was really touching and left a big impression on us. Sachi took really good care of us and gave us great information about the places we visited.”
A guided day trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine by ferry, plus optional Peace Memorial Park, with easy logistics and bilingual commentary.
“It was a great tour seeing Hiroshima and Myajima Island. Alan was a great tour guide and very informative during the trip, you can tell he cares about the history of these places. He spoke in both Spanish and English so that was helpful for everyone as well. Would recommend!”
A guided day trip linking Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine with Hiroshima’s Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and museum—plus ferry and admissions.
“Many thanks to the tour company and Akagi San for making this trip happen for us. My husband and I were delayed arriving to the meet-up point and feared we would be cancelled from the trip. The tour agency worked with us and provided another tour guide to meet us at the train station and guide us to the next location to meet with our group. Akagi San was so delightful to travel with and caught us up by giving us a private version of what we missed on the tour. We are so grateful for her! Taeko San, our actual tour guide was wonderful and a real expert, as…”
Guided Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima day trip with ferry ride, Itsukushima Shrine at the water’s edge, and time to shop.
“This tour was definitely the best we have had in Japan. The tour guide Ken (Kensuke), was extremely knowledgeable with an impeccable English. He provided a detailed explanation of each bit and made the tour a wonderful experience for us. He was also very patient and extremely polite. Basically, it was like going on a tour with a friend 😊 It was worth every penny and super recommended!! 💯💯”
A small-group Miyajima walking tour with shrine sights, oyster-and-momiji lunch, and photo tips. See the island with less guessing.
“Mariko was an absolute joy to have as a guide. We had pretty much no knowledge about Miyajima but a friend of mine had gone there some months ago on her own and loved it. We booked the tour and by luck had Mariko as our guide and Read more”
Wear a chosen kimono at Tokujuji Temple while you learn tea ceremony, matcha, calligraphy, and optional amulet making in a calm garden setting.
“It was truly such a wonderful and one of a kind experience. We did the tea ceremony, the calligraphy class, and amulet making all while wearing traditional kimonos. If there is one thing we’d recommend doing in Miyajima, it is 1000% this! The people running everything were truly so kind, friendly, and did a wonderful job explaining/teaching us everything! My favorite part was the learning the calligraphy and my girlfriends favorite part was the amulet making. We can totally see why some people have done this numerous times!”
Private, licensed guide for Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, with flexible route planning and full-day pacing.
“We enjoyed a full day seeing sites in Miyajima and Hiroshima. Our guide Minori was absolutely incredible. A local of Hiroshima, Minori provided invaluable information on the history and local culture. You can tell her passion and love for the city. She was a true joy to experience the somber history and the rebirth of this beautiful place. The day was curated with input from us making the day all the more enjoyable. Thank you.”
Private half-day on Miyajima from Hiroshima with a government-licensed English guide, ferry views, Itsukushima Shrine, and Daishoin.
“Miyajima is magical. What a beautiful island with a rich history. Our tour guide was amazing! Communication with Eijirou, our tour guide, was easy from the start. Eijirou met us at our hotel and we walked together to the boat which took us to the island. Eijirou provided us with a detailed history of the area and perfectly paced us through the tour of the main sites. This is a memory my family will always share and we thank Eijirou for his time and attention and knowledge.”
Small-group bike and ferry day in Hiroshima and Miyajima with lunch, Peace Park stops, and Itsukushima Shrine views.
“Aimee was the BEST. The tour ended up just being my friend and I, and she catered to our interests, answered our questions, and laughed all day with us. It was so enjoyable, 10/10.”
See Hiroshima’s atomic sites and Miyajima’s iconic torii gate in one smooth day, with an included okonomiyaki lunch and English guide.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable. Each stop was visited on time. Lunch was delicious. The visit to Mishima Island was wonderful. The tour gave plenty time there. The scenery and the Shito Shine were beautiful. The street food and shopping district were very interesting”
Private Hiroshima and Miyajima tour with an English local guide, featuring Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima Shrine, ferry ride, and quiet spots.
“Joe did a MARVELOUS job of tailoring my Miyajima experience to my taste. He is accommodating, knowledgeable, kind and extremely helpful... not to mention a great photographer, which was helpful as I traveled solo and wanted more than selfies! Highly recommend 🌟”
Day trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima’s floating torii and Itsukushima Shrine, plus optional Peace Memorial. Ferry views, guide, and free time.
“Fantastic trip guided by Alan. Bilingual tour when he would speak in English and then repeat in Spanish. We started with 3 hours exploring Miyajima mostly self-guided. We then went to Hiroshima where Alan lead roughly an ours history walking tour. We then self-guided ourselves through the museum.”
