Peaceful Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO 1-Day Bus Tour
by Japan Panoramic Tours
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✓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.
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This is a one-day, eight-hour bus tour starting from Hiroshima Station. The tour begins with a visit to Hiroshima Castle, built in 1589. Visitors can explore the main building, as the defensive structures were removed during a peaceful era. Next, the group stops at the Atomic Bomb Dome for about 15 minutes to view the preserved ruin of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, located near the atomic bomb epicenter. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as a symbol of the impact of nuclear warfare. The tour then continues to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where visitors spend 35 minutes seeing monuments dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing and learning about peace efforts. After the park, the group spends one hour at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which displays exhibits including survivors’ stories and artifacts related to nuclear warfare. From February 16 to 21, 2026, when the museum is closed for exhibit replacement, the tour visits the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims instead. The tour proceeds with a round-trip ferry ride of about 20 minutes to Miyajima Island. On Miyajima, guests who select the lunch option have 50 minutes to eat Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, a layered savory pancake with ingredients such as cabbage, pork, and noodles. A vegetarian version without pork or bonito flakes is available upon request. Vegan, halal, or gluten-free options are not provided; guests with these dietary needs should select the tour without lunch and plan accordingly. After lunch, the tour includes a 50-minute visit to Itsukushima Shrine, a sea-based shrine originally built in 593 and rebuilt in 1168. The shrine’s notable feature is the large Otorii gate with pillars 10 meters in diameter, which can be reached on foot at low tide. The final stop is Daishoin Temple on Miyajima, where visitors spend 30 minutes seeing many Jizo statues dressed in colorful costumes, a Buddha statue, and numerous lanterns. The tour ends with a return to Hiroshima Station. Included are admission fees for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (or the alternative hall during closure), Itsukushima Shrine, and Miyajima Island, a round-trip ferry ride, an English-speaking local guide, multilingual audio guidance on the bus, lunch if selected, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle was built in 1589. Currently, only the main building is visible, as the smaller defensive houses have been removed due to the era's peaceful conditions.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome is the remaining structure of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, located near the atomic bomb's epicenter on August 6, 1945. Its skeletal dome remains as a symbol of the bombing's devastation and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
15 min
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
This park commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing and includes monuments such as the Atomic Bomb Dome. It also hosts the Peace Memorial Museum and holds the annual Peace Memorial Ceremony.
35 min
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Opened in 1954, the museum contains over 50 peace monuments and exhibits featuring personal stories, photographs, and artifacts related to the atomic bombing. It emphasizes the importance of peace and nuclear disarmament. From February 16 to 21, 2026, it will be closed for exhibit replacement; during this time, the alternative visit will be to the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims.
60 min
JR Nishinihon Miyajima Ferry
The tour includes a round-trip ferry ride to Miyajima Island, lasting about 20 minutes each way.
20 min
Miyajima
On Miyajima Island, guests who select the lunch option will have Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, a savory layered pancake with cabbage, pork, noodles, and toppings like okonomiyaki sauce and bonito flakes. Vegetarian versions without pork or bonito flakes are available upon request. Vegan, halal, and gluten-free options are not available. Guests without lunch may spend free time on the island.
50 min
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine was originally built in 593 and mostly rebuilt in 1168 by Kiyomori Taira. It is constructed over the sea due to the island's sacred status. The shrine features a large floating Otorii gate with pillars 10 meters in diameter, comparable in height to the Great Buddha in Nara. The gate is accessible on foot at low tide.
50 min
Daishoin Temple
Daishoin Temple on Miyajima has many colorful Jizo guardian statues, a Buddha statue, and numerous lanterns. Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring these features.
30 min
Meeting point
［MEETING POINT］ In front of Shinkansen Ticket Gate on 2F At Hiroshima station (North Gate) ADDRESS: 2-37 Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, HIroshima-shi MEETING TIME: 10:00am ※Please check-in with our staff having a green and white flag says Japan Panoramic Tours.
End point
［MEETING POINT］ In front of Shinkansen Ticket Gate on 2F At Hiroshima station (North Gate) ADDRESS: 2-37 Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, HIroshima-shi MEETING TIME: 10:00am ※Please check-in with our staff having a green and white flag says Japan Panoramic Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Peaceful Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO 1-Day Bus Tour
by Japan Panoramic Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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.¥38,976Overview
This is a one-day, eight-hour bus tour starting from Hiroshima Station. The tour begins with a visit to Hiroshima Castle, built in 1589. Visitors can explore the main building, as the defensive structures were removed during a peaceful era. Next, the group stops at the Atomic Bomb Dome for about 15 minutes to view the preserved ruin of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, located near the atomic bomb epicenter. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as a symbol of the impact of nuclear warfare. The tour then continues to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where visitors spend 35 minutes seeing monuments dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing and learning about peace efforts. After the park, the group spends one hour at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which displays exhibits including survivors’ stories and artifacts related to nuclear warfare. From February 16 to 21, 2026, when the museum is closed for exhibit replacement, the tour visits the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims instead. The tour proceeds with a round-trip ferry ride of about 20 minutes to Miyajima Island. On Miyajima, guests who select the lunch option have 50 minutes to eat Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, a layered savory pancake with ingredients such as cabbage, pork, and noodles. A vegetarian version without pork or bonito flakes is available upon request. Vegan, halal, or gluten-free options are not provided; guests with these dietary needs should select the tour without lunch and plan accordingly. After lunch, the tour includes a 50-minute visit to Itsukushima Shrine, a sea-based shrine originally built in 593 and rebuilt in 1168. The shrine’s notable feature is the large Otorii gate with pillars 10 meters in diameter, which can be reached on foot at low tide. The final stop is Daishoin Temple on Miyajima, where visitors spend 30 minutes seeing many Jizo statues dressed in colorful costumes, a Buddha statue, and numerous lanterns. The tour ends with a return to Hiroshima Station. Included are admission fees for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (or the alternative hall during closure), Itsukushima Shrine, and Miyajima Island, a round-trip ferry ride, an English-speaking local guide, multilingual audio guidance on the bus, lunch if selected, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle was built in 1589. Currently, only the main building is visible, as the smaller defensive houses have been removed due to the era's peaceful conditions.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome is the remaining structure of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, located near the atomic bomb's epicenter on August 6, 1945. Its skeletal dome remains as a symbol of the bombing's devastation and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
15 min
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
This park commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing and includes monuments such as the Atomic Bomb Dome. It also hosts the Peace Memorial Museum and holds the annual Peace Memorial Ceremony.
35 min
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Opened in 1954, the museum contains over 50 peace monuments and exhibits featuring personal stories, photographs, and artifacts related to the atomic bombing. It emphasizes the importance of peace and nuclear disarmament. From February 16 to 21, 2026, it will be closed for exhibit replacement; during this time, the alternative visit will be to the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims.
60 min
JR Nishinihon Miyajima Ferry
The tour includes a round-trip ferry ride to Miyajima Island, lasting about 20 minutes each way.
20 min
Miyajima
On Miyajima Island, guests who select the lunch option will have Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, a savory layered pancake with cabbage, pork, noodles, and toppings like okonomiyaki sauce and bonito flakes. Vegetarian versions without pork or bonito flakes are available upon request. Vegan, halal, and gluten-free options are not available. Guests without lunch may spend free time on the island.
50 min
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine was originally built in 593 and mostly rebuilt in 1168 by Kiyomori Taira. It is constructed over the sea due to the island's sacred status. The shrine features a large floating Otorii gate with pillars 10 meters in diameter, comparable in height to the Great Buddha in Nara. The gate is accessible on foot at low tide.
50 min
Daishoin Temple
Daishoin Temple on Miyajima has many colorful Jizo guardian statues, a Buddha statue, and numerous lanterns. Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring these features.
30 min
Meeting point
［MEETING POINT］ In front of Shinkansen Ticket Gate on 2F At Hiroshima station (North Gate) ADDRESS: 2-37 Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, HIroshima-shi MEETING TIME: 10:00am ※Please check-in with our staff having a green and white flag says Japan Panoramic Tours.
End point
［MEETING POINT］ In front of Shinkansen Ticket Gate on 2F At Hiroshima station (North Gate) ADDRESS: 2-37 Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, HIroshima-shi MEETING TIME: 10:00am ※Please check-in with our staff having a green and white flag says Japan Panoramic Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.