Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour in 6 Hours with a Local Guide
From €76 per personThe itinerary uses several forms of transport and covers two different areas in around six hours, so expect an active pace.Final booking with external provider
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Guided Hiroshima and Miyajima tour

Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour in 6 Hours with a Local Guide

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This Hiroshima and Miyajima tour brings together Itsukushima Shrine, the famous seaside torii, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in an organized itinerary of around six hours.

⚡ Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance · Check the final price and availability for your selected date before booking.

Bring some Japanese yen in cash, avoid large luggage and confirm the exact meeting point and start time. The provider states that the guide will contact participants one day before the tour. If you are continuing by Shinkansen the same day, a departure after 4:30 pm is recommended.

✔ English-speaking local guide
✔ Small-group or private tour
✔ JR train, ferry and tram included
✔ Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • First-time visitors to Hiroshima
  • Travelers with limited time
  • People interested in Japanese history and culture
  • Anyone who prefers organized transport and sightseeing

How long does it take?

The itinerary uses several forms of transport and covers two different areas in around six hours, so expect an active pace.

What's included?

  • Transportation during the itinerary
  • JR train
  • Round-trip ferry
  • Tram
  • Admission to Itsukushima Shrine

Is it worth it?

It can be a worthwhile choice if you have just one day and want to combine Miyajima with Hiroshima’s main historical sites on an organized guided tour.

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The main consideration is the pace. If you want plenty of time for photography, hiking or slow exploration on Miyajima, you may enjoy the island more by giving it a full day.

Miyajima and Hiroshima in one itinerarySee Miyajima and Hiroshima’s essential historical sites in one day without arranging every train, ferry and city transfer yourself.
Transport and admissions organizedThe itinerary brings together the JR train, round-trip ferry, tram and planned transfers so you can focus on the places you came to see.
Local historical contextYour local guide adds historical and cultural context at places such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, along with practical local insight.
Small-group or private optionDepending on availability, you can choose a small-group experience or book the Hiroshima tour as a private option.

📖 What the Hiroshima and Miyajima tour includes

The route begins on Miyajima at Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate by the sea. You then return to Hiroshima for the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

Transport, admission tickets and sightseeing are combined into one organized itinerary, removing the need to coordinate trains, ferries, trams and entrances separately.

Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima torii gate

Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

A convenient way to experience Miyajima’s atmosphere and Hiroshima’s powerful recent history in a single day.

The Atomic Bomb Dome is one of the central stops in the historical part of the tour. Atomic Bomb Dome

What to expect on a Miyajima tour from Hiroshima

Alongside Itsukushima Shrine, you will have time around Omotesando shopping street, while the itinerary may also include an optional stop at Senjokaku.

The appearance of Miyajima’s torii gate changes with the tide, giving the waterfront a different character throughout the day. The itinerary may also vary slightly by season.

Itsukushima Miyajima Omotesando Senjokaku

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A convenient way to experience Miyajima’s atmosphere and Hiroshima’s powerful recent history in a single day.

Combining Miyajima, the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum gives first-time visitors a broad introduction to two very different sides of Hiroshima in one day.

6 hDuration
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Guided Hiroshima tour of the Peace Memorial area

Back in Hiroshima, the route visits the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park before entering the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

The guide adds historical and cultural context at each stop, helping you understand the significance of the places rather than simply seeing them.

The guided tour includes Peace Memorial Park and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Peace Memorial

Booking information

From €76 per person

From €76 per person

The published starting price is €76 per person. Check the final rate, tour format, departure time and conditions on GetYourGuide before confirming.

Duration6 hours
LanguageEnglish
FormatSmall group or private
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
ChildrenUnder 6 join free
ProviderGo Deeper
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Who is this Hiroshima and Miyajima tour best for?

It is particularly well suited to first-time visitors, travelers with only one day in Hiroshima and anyone who wants to combine Japanese culture, recent history and Miyajima without arranging all the logistics independently.

It may be less suitable if your priority is the lowest possible cost, you want a full unhurried day on Miyajima, you prefer museums and monuments without a fixed schedule, or you require wheelchair accessibility.

First-time visitors to Hiroshima Travelers with only one day Japanese history and culture enthusiasts Travelers who prefer an organized itinerary
The meeting point is on the second floor of Hiroshima Station, South Gate, near the 7-Eleven by the central JR lines gate. Meeting point

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is the Hiroshima and Miyajima tour worth it?
It can be worth it if you have only one day and want to see Miyajima and Hiroshima’s main historical sites with a guide and the main transfers already organized.
Which admission tickets are included on the Hiroshima Miyajima guided tour?
Admission to Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku Hall and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is included. Senjokaku is listed as an optional stop.
Can I cancel the tour?
Yes. Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance qualify for a full refund.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No. The activity is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users.
Where is the meeting point in Hiroshima?
On the second floor of Hiroshima Station, South Gate, near the 7-Eleven beside the central JR lines gate.

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