Miyajima Historical Half-Day Walking Tour Including Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple and Senjokaku
by MagicalTrip Inc.
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Miyajima Island in Hiroshima is known for its famous Itsukushima Shrine and natural scenery. This half-day walking tour lasts about five and a half hours and is guided by a certified MagicalTrip guide. It begins with a ferry ride to Miyajima, crossing the Seto Inland Sea and passing the island’s large torii gate. On arrival, the group meets local deer and walks along the coast to the torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine. The tour then visits Itsukushima Shrine, built during the Heian period, where the guide explains its architecture and cultural role. Next, the group walks to Daishoin Temple, the oldest temple on Miyajima and the main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, where the guide discusses Buddhist statues and the temple’s history. After that, the tour continues to Momijidani Park for photos. The visit proceeds to Senjokaku, the large main hall of Toyokuni Shrine connected to Itsukushima Shrine, notable for its size equivalent to 857 tatami mats. The tour ends with about an hour in Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, a busy street with souvenir shops and food stalls offering local specialties like grilled oysters and fried momiji dumplings. The tour price includes lunch, entrance fees to all shrines, temples, and museums on the route, a certified guide, and tour photos. The ferry fee to Miyajima and additional food or drinks must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Miyajima
The tour begins with a ferry ride to Miyajima, crossing the Seto Inland Sea and passing the island’s large torii gate. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by local deer before walking along the coast toward the torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine.
60 min
Itsukushima
Guests walk along the coast to the large Otorii Gate, a symbolic gateway standing in the sea, then continue on to Itsukushima Shrine.
60 min
Itsukushima Shrine
This shrine, constructed in the Heian period (794-1192), is built on stilts above the water to withstand the changing tides. The guide provides historical context and explains the shrine’s architecture and cultural importance.
60 min
Daishoin Temple
Daishoin Temple, the oldest on Miyajima and main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, is visited next. The guide explains Buddhist statues and the temple’s role as an annex to Itsukushima Shrine, highlighting its principal deity, Miki-Daigongen.
30 min
Momijidani Park
The group stops at Momijidani Park to take photographs and enjoy the natural scenery.
30 min
Senjokaku
Senjokaku, the large main hall of Toyokuni Shrine on Miyajima, is visited. The guide explains that the hall covers an area equivalent to 857 tatami mats and is the terminal shrine of Itsukushima Shrine.
30 min
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
The tour concludes with about an hour on this busy street lined with souvenir shops and food stalls offering local dishes such as grilled oysters and fried momiji dumplings.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of Coin Operated Locker at outside of JR Miyajimaguchi Station - It takes 30mins to JR Miyajimaguchi station from JR Hiroshima station. (JR Sanyo line) - Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip"
End point
In front of Coin Operated Locker at outside of JR Miyajimaguchi Station - It takes 30mins to JR Miyajimaguchi station from JR Hiroshima station. (JR Sanyo line) - Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Miyajima Historical Half-Day Walking Tour Including Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple and Senjokaku
by MagicalTrip Inc.
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.¥29,400Overview
Miyajima Island in Hiroshima is known for its famous Itsukushima Shrine and natural scenery. This half-day walking tour lasts about five and a half hours and is guided by a certified MagicalTrip guide. It begins with a ferry ride to Miyajima, crossing the Seto Inland Sea and passing the island’s large torii gate. On arrival, the group meets local deer and walks along the coast to the torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine. The tour then visits Itsukushima Shrine, built during the Heian period, where the guide explains its architecture and cultural role. Next, the group walks to Daishoin Temple, the oldest temple on Miyajima and the main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, where the guide discusses Buddhist statues and the temple’s history. After that, the tour continues to Momijidani Park for photos. The visit proceeds to Senjokaku, the large main hall of Toyokuni Shrine connected to Itsukushima Shrine, notable for its size equivalent to 857 tatami mats. The tour ends with about an hour in Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, a busy street with souvenir shops and food stalls offering local specialties like grilled oysters and fried momiji dumplings. The tour price includes lunch, entrance fees to all shrines, temples, and museums on the route, a certified guide, and tour photos. The ferry fee to Miyajima and additional food or drinks must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Miyajima
The tour begins with a ferry ride to Miyajima, crossing the Seto Inland Sea and passing the island’s large torii gate. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by local deer before walking along the coast toward the torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine.
60 min
Itsukushima
Guests walk along the coast to the large Otorii Gate, a symbolic gateway standing in the sea, then continue on to Itsukushima Shrine.
60 min
Itsukushima Shrine
This shrine, constructed in the Heian period (794-1192), is built on stilts above the water to withstand the changing tides. The guide provides historical context and explains the shrine’s architecture and cultural importance.
60 min
Daishoin Temple
Daishoin Temple, the oldest on Miyajima and main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, is visited next. The guide explains Buddhist statues and the temple’s role as an annex to Itsukushima Shrine, highlighting its principal deity, Miki-Daigongen.
30 min
Momijidani Park
The group stops at Momijidani Park to take photographs and enjoy the natural scenery.
30 min
Senjokaku
Senjokaku, the large main hall of Toyokuni Shrine on Miyajima, is visited. The guide explains that the hall covers an area equivalent to 857 tatami mats and is the terminal shrine of Itsukushima Shrine.
30 min
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
The tour concludes with about an hour on this busy street lined with souvenir shops and food stalls offering local dishes such as grilled oysters and fried momiji dumplings.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of Coin Operated Locker at outside of JR Miyajimaguchi Station - It takes 30mins to JR Miyajimaguchi station from JR Hiroshima station. (JR Sanyo line) - Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip"
End point
In front of Coin Operated Locker at outside of JR Miyajimaguchi Station - It takes 30mins to JR Miyajimaguchi station from JR Hiroshima station. (JR Sanyo line) - Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.