Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Walk through Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, then cross to a UNESCO island shrine.

A full-day private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island with a government-licensed English guide, covering the Peace Memorial Park, A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and the floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine. Hotel or cruise port pickup is included. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your interests. Entry tickets and public transport are covered. Lunch is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park1h · entry included
2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum1h · entry included
3. Miyajima Island2h 20m · entry included

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima Island

• Walk Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
• See Atomic Bomb Dome and rubble
• Take tram to Miyajima
• Enjoy okonomiyaki lunch
• Ride tram and ferry to Miyajima Island
• Visit Torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine
• Visit Daishoin Temple
• Return to Hiroshima by ferry and train
• Optional souvenir shopping at Hiroshima station

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel or arranges pickup from the cruise port and travels with you by public transport throughout the day. In Hiroshima, you walk through Peace Memorial Park with explanations of each monument and statue, then visit the Peace Memorial Museum (entry is included), where you can explore the exhibitions at your own pace or with the guide. You'll also see the A-Bomb Dome and the remaining rubble around it, learning Hiroshima's history before and after World War II.

At lunchtime, you eat okonomiyaki, Hiroshima's local specialty, a savory pancake layered with cabbage and other toppings. In the afternoon, you take a tram through the city to see rivers and mountains, then board a ferry to Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage island. There you visit the floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine, walk through the shrine grounds, and stop at Daishoin Temple, one of the most important temples of Shingon Buddhism. Your guide explains the island's atmosphere and significance as you move through it.

The day ends with a ferry and rail ride back to Hiroshima station, with time to browse souvenir shops if you wish. Public transport is the main means of travel. Taxis can be arranged at extra cost. The tour suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 4.

What’s included

• All entry tickets to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Itsukushima Shrine and the temples on Miyajima.
• public transport by tram, ferry and rail throughout the day.
• a government-licensed English-speaking guide for the full eight hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Minami. K

Is this one for you?Eight hours is long enough to walk both Hiroshima's memorial sites and Miyajima's shrines without rushing, but it leaves little room for other activities that day. The flexible itinerary means your guide can spend more time at sites that matter most to you and less at others, so you shape how the day unfolds within that frame.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima?

The A-Bomb Dome is the skeletal remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, one of the few structures that survived the atomic bombing in 1945. You'll see it and the rubble around it during your walk through Peace Memorial Park, with your guide explaining its significance to Hiroshima's history.

Can I visit the Peace Memorial Museum, or is it just a walk past the building?

The Peace Memorial Museum entry ticket is included in your tour. You can walk through the exhibitions on your own or with your guide, so you choose how much time to spend inside exploring the important displays.

What is the floating torii gate at Miyajima, and when can I see it?

The floating torii gate is the iconic shrine gate of Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to float on the water at high tide. Whether it looks fully submerged or stands in shallow water depends on the tide at the time of your visit. Your guide will explain what you're seeing and the shrine's cultural importance.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. At lunchtime in Hiroshima, you'll eat okonomiyaki, the local specialty, and you pay for it separately. Your guide can recommend restaurants.

How do I get picked up if I'm staying at a hotel versus arriving by cruise ship?

If you're staying at a hotel, your guide meets you there and travels with you by public transport. If you're arriving by cruise ship, you'll need to pay the round-trip taxi fare between the port and city center on the spot. Your guide will meet you in the city center.

How much time do I spend on Miyajima Island itself?

The itinerary includes the afternoon on Miyajima after the tram ride from Hiroshima, with visits to the torii gate, Itsukushima Shrine, and Daishoin Temple. The exact time depends on how long you spend at each site, and your guide can adjust the pace to match your interests.