Hiroshima & Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine & Peace Park Day Trip

Two Islands, One Day: Miyajima's Shrine & Hiroshima's History

You start at Hiroshima Station, take a guided bus to the coast, ferry to Miyajima Island to explore Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii gate, then return to Hiroshima for the Peace Memorial Park (if you've chosen the full-day option). Ferry, shrine entry, bilingual guide, and all transport are included. The tour runs about 8 hours and ends back at Hiroshima Station, leaving your afternoon free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima Island

• Meet guide at Hiroshima Station
• Bus ride with Hiroshima history intro
• Travel to ferry terminal
• Ferry to Miyajima Island
• Visit Itsukushima Shrine and torii gate
• Explore island streets and local shops
• Taste grilled oysters and momiji manju
• Ferry back to Hiroshima
• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Tour ends at Hiroshima Station

The experience

You meet your guide outside Hiroshima Station at the Shinkansenguchi Bus Berth, between stops 8 and 9. Look for the Amigo Tours sign. A comfortable bus takes you toward the coast, and as you ride, the guide begins talking about what you're about to see: Miyajima Island, the shrine built over water, the torii gate that seems to float when the tide is high. It's the kind of setup that could feel rushed, but the pacing works because everything is already arranged: ferry tickets, shrine entry, transport between stops. You don't have to figure out timing or connections yourself.

At the ferry terminal, you board a short boat ride to Miyajima Island. The crossing is scenic, and when you arrive, Itsukushima Shrine appears exactly as described: a UNESCO World Heritage site with wooden corridors extending over the water and that iconic torii gate rising from the sea. You walk through the shrine at your own pace, then have free time to wander the island's charming streets, grab grilled oysters or momiji manju pastries from local vendors, and watch the freely roaming deer that have become part of the place. The ferry back to Hiroshima marks the end of the tour if you've chosen the Miyajima-only option, or the transition point if you're continuing.

For those staying on, the bus heads to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. This is where the day shifts tone. The park is built around the events of August 6, 1945, and walking through it (past the Atomic Bomb Dome and the monuments) feels different from the shrine visit. There's no rushing here either. You have time to reflect, to sit, to absorb what the space is meant to convey. Your guide is bilingual in English and Spanish, so the historical context comes through clearly, not as a rushed summary but as something you can actually process.

The tour ends back at Hiroshima Station, which means you can grab dinner in the city, catch a train onward, or just sit with what you've seen. Bring cash: some places on Miyajima don't take cards, and ATMs aren't everywhere. The whole day is structured so you're not managing logistics. You're just moving through two very different sides of the same region.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or station pickup, bilingual guide in English and Spanish, ferry ticket to Miyajima Island, entrance fee to Itsukushima Shrine, and all transportation by bus.
• Free time on Miyajima allows you to explore local shops and taste regional food.
• If you choose the full-day option, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is also included before returning to Hiroshima Station in the late afternoon.

Options for this experience

2 options

Miyajima OnlyGuide in English or Spanish · 10:50Miyajima Only. Meeting point: Hiroden-Miyajimaguchi Station, 1 Chome-11 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0411, Japan

Day Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima, Including Itsukushima Shrine and FerryGuide in English or Spanish · 10:00Hiroshima & Miyajima: Please meet the guide at the gathering point outside Hiroshima Station's Shinkansen Exit, at the Bus Berth. Hiroshima & Miyajima: Please be aware that this choice covers both a visit to Hiroshima and to Miyajima. Meeting point: Shinkansen Exit of Hiroshima Station, 1 Matsubaracho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 10:50

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Amigo Tours Japan

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want both Miyajima's shrine and Hiroshima's history in one day without arranging ferries, tickets, or transport yourself: the fixed itinerary and bilingual guide handle the logistics, which is what makes fitting two islands into eight hours actually work.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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's included in the tour?

Transportation from the meeting point, bilingual guide (English and Spanish), ferry ticket to Miyajima, and entrance fee to Itsukushima Shrine.

Can I do just Miyajima, or do I have to visit both?

You can choose either option: Miyajima Island only, or both Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The meeting point changes depending on which you select.

Is there free time on Miyajima Island?

Yes. After visiting Itsukushima Shrine, you have free time to explore the island's streets, shops, and local food vendors before the ferry back.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll walk through the shrine and around the island and park, but there are no strenuous hikes.

Should I bring cash or cards?

Bring cash. Some vendors on Miyajima don't accept cards, and ATMs may be hard to find in certain areas.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Hiroshima Station, so you can continue exploring the city or catch a train onward.