Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Private Tour

The Atomic Bomb Dome still stands at the epicenter where the explosion happened.

A fully private 8-hour tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima led by a local English-speaking guide, visiting the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden, and Itsukushima Shrine with entry fees included. The itinerary is customizable based on your interests and time, and the guide tailors explanations to what matters most to you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima highlights

• Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
• Explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Tour Hiroshima Castle and gardens
• Walk through Shukkeien Garden
• Travel to Miyajima Island
• Visit Itsukushima Shrine and Torii Gate
• Stroll Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

The experience

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park covers 120,000 square meters of lawns and trees: a deliberate contrast to the city's energy. The park sits where Hiroshima's political and commercial center once stood before World War II. Your guide walks you through the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Industrial Promotion Hall that survived directly beneath the explosion's epicenter, its skeletal structure preserved as a monument to nuclear weapons' destructive power and a call for peace. You'll also visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where entry is included.

Hiroshima Castle, built during the Warring States period, shows traditional Japanese architecture with gardens and parks that shift with the seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant foliage in autumn. For Japanese visitors, the castle symbolizes both the devastation of the atomic bombing and the desire for peace that followed. Shukkeien Garden, a UNESCO-recognized site visited by dignitaries during the G7 Summit, combines serene ponds, flowing water, bridges and greenery into a space designed for reflection and rest.

The tour then moves to Miyajima, where Itsukushima Shrine, the "Floating Torii Gate", stands in the sea. Built in 593 AD and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the shrine's vermilion gate reveals itself fully at low tide and transforms with the water's movement. The landscape changes with the seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, maple leaves in autumn. After the shrine, you can walk Omotesando Shopping Street, Miyajima's traditional promenade lined with local crafts, souvenirs and regional food. Because this is a private tour, your guide can adjust the stops and pacing based on your interests and the day's conditions, not all locations may fit depending on traffic, time or what draws you most.

What’s included

• Entry to Itsukushima Shrine, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Shukkeien Garden.
• a private English-speaking guide for the full 8 hours.
• customizable itinerary based on your interests and pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

AgesAdult (20 and older) · Youth (12 to 19 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Eight hours leaves room to move between Hiroshima's main sites and cross to Miyajima without rushing, but not enough to add a second full destination or spend half a day in one place. Choose this if you want to see the major landmarks in a single day with a guide who adjusts the stops to what matters to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 19 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Atomic Bomb Dome and why does it still stand?

The Atomic Bomb Dome is the skeletal remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall, which stood directly beneath the explosion's epicenter during the atomic bombing. Remarkably, the structure did not collapse. Instead, its ruins and dome were preserved as a monument to the destructive power of nuclear weapons and a symbol of peace and human resilience.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour involves spending time outdoors at multiple sites across Hiroshima and Miyajima, so expect regular walking between stops. The operator notes the tour suits all physical fitness levels, but recommends staying hydrated and using shade during Japan's hot summers, especially in August when temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celsius.

Can I customize the stops or skip places I'm not interested in?

Yes. Because this is a fully private tour, your guide can tailor the itinerary to your interests beyond the main destinations. The reference itinerary includes the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden and Itsukushima Shrine, but not all locations may be visited depending on time, traffic or your preferences.

What's included in the tour price?

Entry to Itsukushima Shrine, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Shukkeien Garden are included, along with your private English-speaking guide for the full 8 hours. Lunch and transportation from the meeting point to other destinations are not included.