Miyajima Half-Day Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed English Guide from Hiroshima
by Japan Guide Agency
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥35,000Overview
This private walking tour lasts four hours and includes a licensed English-speaking guide authorized by the government. The tour begins at the agreed meeting point, typically the Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office near the ferry boarding area for Miyajima. The guide can also meet guests in Hiroshima city or at Hiroshima cruise port if arranged in advance. Travel time to and from Miyajima island is included within the four-hour duration. On the island, the guide will lead a walking tour covering key locations based on the guest's interests. The itinerary usually includes Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, where visitors can explore souvenir shops and snack stalls. The tour also visits Itsukushima Shrine, known for its iconic floating torii gate, which appears to float on the water at high tide. The guide will show the island's friendly wild deer and may include a visit to Daishō-in temple on Mount Misen, a historic temple complex noted for its many statues and autumn maple trees. Optional stops can include Tenshinkaku, a hilltop café with views of Toyokuni Shrine, the five-story pagoda, and the Seto Inland Sea. The tour requires walking only, with no vehicle transport included. Transportation fees such as the ferry, streetcar, entrance fees, lunch, and other personal expenses are not included and must be paid separately. The Miyajima visitor tax of 100 yen per person is also not included and must be paid in cash. The guide's entry fees are covered only for the sights listed in the itinerary. The tour is private and does not combine multiple groups.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal
Meeting is recommended at the Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office near the ferry boarding area for Miyajima. If meeting in Hiroshima city, Hiroshima station, or Hiroshima cruise port, allow up to one hour travel time to Miyajima. A tour extension may be needed to cover travel time in that case.
Miyajima
Miyajima island is known for the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Visitors walk through streets with shops and encounter deer roaming freely. The guide provides information about the island’s culture and history, including less commonly visited spots beyond the main tourist areas. The stop typically lasts about one hour.
60 min
Daishō-in Temple
Daishō-in is a historic temple complex located on Mount Misen, Miyajima’s sacred mountain. It is the 14th temple in the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. The site is known for its numerous temples and statues as well as maple trees that change color in autumn. This stop usually lasts around 30 minutes.
30 min
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
This bustling street features souvenir shops and small food stalls leading up to Itsukushima Shrine. It is a popular area for visitors to browse local goods and snacks. The visit here lasts approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Itsukushima Shrine and Surroundings
Miyajima, often called shrine island, is famous for Itsukushima Shrine and its large torii gate which appears to float at high tide. The shrine’s main buildings are constructed over water, contributing to the island’s unique atmosphere. The area is quieter in the evenings when day tourists leave and deer rest along the paths.
60 min
Tenshinkaku Cafe
Tenshinkaku is a single-story traditional Japanese house converted into a cafe located on a hill on Miyajima. From here, visitors can see Toyokuni Shrine, the five-story pagoda, and views of the Seto Inland Sea. This stop provides a chance to rest and enjoy the scenery for about one hour.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Miyajima Half-Day Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed English Guide from Hiroshima
by Japan Guide Agency
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥35,000Overview
This private walking tour lasts four hours and includes a licensed English-speaking guide authorized by the government. The tour begins at the agreed meeting point, typically the Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office near the ferry boarding area for Miyajima. The guide can also meet guests in Hiroshima city or at Hiroshima cruise port if arranged in advance. Travel time to and from Miyajima island is included within the four-hour duration. On the island, the guide will lead a walking tour covering key locations based on the guest's interests. The itinerary usually includes Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, where visitors can explore souvenir shops and snack stalls. The tour also visits Itsukushima Shrine, known for its iconic floating torii gate, which appears to float on the water at high tide. The guide will show the island's friendly wild deer and may include a visit to Daishō-in temple on Mount Misen, a historic temple complex noted for its many statues and autumn maple trees. Optional stops can include Tenshinkaku, a hilltop café with views of Toyokuni Shrine, the five-story pagoda, and the Seto Inland Sea. The tour requires walking only, with no vehicle transport included. Transportation fees such as the ferry, streetcar, entrance fees, lunch, and other personal expenses are not included and must be paid separately. The Miyajima visitor tax of 100 yen per person is also not included and must be paid in cash. The guide's entry fees are covered only for the sights listed in the itinerary. The tour is private and does not combine multiple groups.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal
Meeting is recommended at the Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office near the ferry boarding area for Miyajima. If meeting in Hiroshima city, Hiroshima station, or Hiroshima cruise port, allow up to one hour travel time to Miyajima. A tour extension may be needed to cover travel time in that case.
Miyajima
Miyajima island is known for the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Visitors walk through streets with shops and encounter deer roaming freely. The guide provides information about the island’s culture and history, including less commonly visited spots beyond the main tourist areas. The stop typically lasts about one hour.
60 min
Daishō-in Temple
Daishō-in is a historic temple complex located on Mount Misen, Miyajima’s sacred mountain. It is the 14th temple in the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. The site is known for its numerous temples and statues as well as maple trees that change color in autumn. This stop usually lasts around 30 minutes.
30 min
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
This bustling street features souvenir shops and small food stalls leading up to Itsukushima Shrine. It is a popular area for visitors to browse local goods and snacks. The visit here lasts approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Itsukushima Shrine and Surroundings
Miyajima, often called shrine island, is famous for Itsukushima Shrine and its large torii gate which appears to float at high tide. The shrine’s main buildings are constructed over water, contributing to the island’s unique atmosphere. The area is quieter in the evenings when day tourists leave and deer rest along the paths.
60 min
Tenshinkaku Cafe
Tenshinkaku is a single-story traditional Japanese house converted into a cafe located on a hill on Miyajima. From here, visitors can see Toyokuni Shrine, the five-story pagoda, and views of the Seto Inland Sea. This stop provides a chance to rest and enjoy the scenery for about one hour.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.