Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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Duration:7 hours (approx.)
Location: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture

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This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both Hiroshima and Miyajima!

To start your day, meet your tour guide at your hotel, then visit famous sites such as Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Shukkeien Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle. Your guide will customize your private tour in detail according to your interests.

Seven-hours is the perfect amount of time to check out both Hiroshima and Miyajima island. We strongly suggest visiting both places when you come to this part of Japan.

24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children.

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. 10 Persons max per tour. You cannot combine multiple groups.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園, Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area. Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities. Admission Fee: ¥200
2. Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō), also called the Carp Castle, is a good example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city as opposed to hilltop and mountaintop castles. Its main keep is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. Also within the castle's precincts are a shrine, some ruins and a few reconstructed buildings of the Ninomaru (second circle of defense). Hiroshima developed as a castle town, whereby the castle was both the physical and economical center of the city. Built in 1589 by the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto, Hiroshima Castle was an important seat of power in Western Japan. While it was spared the demolishment that many other castles met during the Meiji Restoration, like the rest of the city, Hiroshima Castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945.
3. Shukkei-en Garden
Shukkeien is a Japanese garden in Hiroshima, designated as one of Japan’s Top 100 Historical Parks and a National Scenic Spot. This article introduces the highlights of the garden, access information, and other tips to enjoy it.
4. Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima (宮島) is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views. While officially named Itsukushima, the island is more commonly referred to as Miyajima, Japanese for "shrine island". This is because the island is so closely related to its key shrine, Itsukushima Shrine, in the public's mind. Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water. Miyajima is a romantic place, best enjoyed by staying overnight at one of the island's ryokan. While there are usually many day tourists, in the evening the area becomes much quieter and more peaceful. There are also wild deer on the island that have become accustomed to people. In the day the deer wander around the same sites as the tourists, and in the evening they sleep along the walking paths. Admission Fee: ¥300

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Posted By : JasmineManocha
Sei and this tour were amazing! Sei did an excellent job explaining history and answering our questions. He took us to must-see places like peace park and the Hiroshima museum. He cares so deeply about sharing the history on this tour and is such a kind and thoughtful person. I would highly recommend a tour with Sei! He went over and above extending an extra hour to the tour, walking us back to our train station, and booking a private viewing for in in the museum exhibit.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 00:32:30

Posted By : FrequentFlier768954
My brother and I had a terrific day with Nori. He was extremely obliging and knowledgeable and happy to answer all of our questions. Although the tour was guided, it was at our own pace and Nori took us to a fantastic restaurant for lunch! Definitely recommending this experience and Nori for my friends and family visiting over the next 12months. A tour with Nori is a must!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 04:02:52

Posted By : 533mitchelk
Hiroshima and Miyajima was an incredible day trip for family from Kyoto. One of the greatest surprises was our delightful tour guide Yoshiko. She was wonderful and full of knowledge. My kids truly enjoyed meeting her and she made the experience unforgettable for all of us!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 22:12:13

Posted By : Deborah_S
This was a very moving tour. Our guide Say was very invested in the history of Hiroshima. Say’s English was very good
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 20:10:28

Posted By : johnkc2015
The tour was cancelled because of torrential rain I cancelled it before the 24hr deadline after seeing the weather forecast.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 05:00:41

Posted By : Neil_W
we arrived the day before our tour and spent a lot of time around the Peace Memorial precinct. On the tour we revisited some of the places we went to the day before but we still took our time and started running behind schedule. Eiji added extra hindsight we missed the day before and took us to other places we would have missed. For such a small area it soaks up a lot of time, I would recommend spending some time of your own on top of Eiji to fully appreciate the significance of the area. Don't rush it, you will enjoy it more.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 22:10:52

Posted By : Adelae_G
If you are someone who is interested in history and culture, then this is the tour for you. Our guide Sei, was very experienced and knowledgeable and we learnt so much! Sei was also so helpful with assisting with public transport and tickets so if this is something you are nervous about- he has you covered and will show you what to do! Highlights- the Children's Peace Monument in the Peace Memorial Park, absolutely beautiful. And on Miyajima, the shrine Sei took us to was incredible. A must do for those travelling in Hiroshima- I am so glad we booked this!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 03:36:15

Posted By : M2574NOgeorgiak
Wonderful, informative and also very emotive tour. Hiroshima is a "must" place to visit when in Japan.
Miyajima was a lovely addition. Very busy island with a great vibe. Great food places. Prepare for lots of walking.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 03:27:26

Posted By : Carrie R
Miyu was an excellent tour guide! She and her family have lived in Hiroshima for many generations and she has first hand knowledge of the bombing and the impact to the people of the region which continues to this day. The Peace Museum and surrounding monuments were very moving. We also enjoyed our visit to the Island and touring the shrine and temples.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 20:19:36

Posted By : cameronlA3941XH
Despite the heavy rain this tour was both very insightful and covered everything we were looking to see in Hiroshima/Miyajima. Our tour guide Sei well exceeded our expectations as both a super kind and caring person making it that much greater of an experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 05:21:55