Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Miyajima tour with professional photos

Walk through Hiroshima's peace landmarks, then photograph the floating gate at Miyajima

An 8-hour guided tour of Hiroshima starting at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then traveling by public transit to Miyajima Island to see Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic floating torii gate. A live English-speaking guide leads you through both locations and captures professional photos at each stop. Public transportation fares are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park2h · entry included
2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum1h · entry included
3. Miyajima Island2h
4. Itsukushima Shrine1h 30m · entry included

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima Island

• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• See the Atomic Bomb Dome
• Tour Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
• Travel to Miyajima Island
• Guided tour of Miyajima Island nature and hills
• Free time to explore Miyajima streets and shops
• Visit Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii gate
• Return to Hiroshima station

The experience

The tour begins in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where you'll stand before the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that remains from August 6, 1945. Your guide walks you through the park's solemn monuments (the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims draped with paper cranes, and the eternal Flame of Peace) before entering the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. The museum's exhibits provide the historical context for what you're seeing outside, moving through the events of that day and Hiroshima's transformation into a center for peace advocacy.

From the Peace Memorial, you travel by public transit (tram, bus and ferry included) to Miyajima Island. Your guide leads a one-hour walk through the island's serene streets and the hills behind the shrine, pointing out the traditional architecture and explaining the site's spiritual significance. You then have free time to explore on your own: wandering the shops, sampling local maple-leaf cakes called Momiji Manju, or sitting in a traditional tea house. The tour reconvenes at the ferry for the return to central Hiroshima.

The centerpiece on Miyajima is Itsukushima Shrine, where the massive torii gate stands in the Seto Inland Sea. At high tide it appears to float. The shrine's polished wood interiors and the sound of waves create a reflective atmosphere. You'll also see Tenshinkaku, the Pavilion of Heavenly Spirits, with its intricate wooden design and traditional tatami rooms. Throughout both locations, your guide-photographer frames moments for professional photos, turning the day's reflections into images you can take home.

What’s included

• Public transportation fares for tram, bus and ferry.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• professional photography at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the museum, and Miyajima Island with Itsukushima Shrine.

Options for this experience

4 options

Peace Memorial and Miyajima: Symbols of Peace and BeautyGuide in English · 08:30

Group tour with professional photosGuide in English · 08:30Professional photos: a guided photo tour covering history, nature and memories, beautifully captured.

Spanish language tourGuide in English · 08:30Spanish language tour

Private tour with professional photosGuide in English · 08:30Professional photos: a private guided photo tour covering history, nature and memories, beautifully captured.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Pinpoint Traveler, Inc

Is this one for you?Choose the private option if you want a dedicated guide and photographer for your group, or the group tour if you prefer to share the experience and cost with other travelers. Both include the same sites and professional photos. The difference is group size and the guide's attention.

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Top questions

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 inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum?

The museum houses exhibits documenting the events of August 6, 1945, and their aftermath. Your guide walks you through the displays, which provide deep historical context for understanding Hiroshima's past and its message of peace and reconciliation.

Can I see the floating gate at Itsukushima Shrine on this tour?

Yes. Itsukushima Shrine's colossal torii gate stands in the Seto Inland Sea and appears to float on the water's surface at high tide. The shrine itself sits on the water's edge, and your guide will explain its architectural and spiritual significance during the tour.

How much walking is involved?

The tour involves a good deal of walking across both Hiroshima and Miyajima. You'll stroll through Peace Memorial Park, explore the museum, walk the island's streets and hills, and navigate the shrine grounds. Moderate physical fitness is needed, though the pace is guided and you have a free hour on Miyajima to rest if needed.

Are the professional photos included in every option?

Professional photography is included in both the private and group tour options. Your guide-photographer captures moments at the Peace Memorial and throughout Miyajima, framing reflective and scenic shots as you move through the day.

What's included in the price?

Public transportation fares for the tram, bus and ferry are included, along with the guide and professional photography. Lunch is not included, though Miyajima has shops and food stalls during your free hour on the island.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options and the venues themselves accommodate wheelchairs, and infants or small children can travel in a pram or stroller.