Hiroshima & Miyajima Shore Excursion by Car, Licensed Guide
Hiroshima
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This private tour is perfect for cruise travelers visiting Hiroshima. With a licensed multilingual guide and private vehicle, explore Hiroshima’s highlights and the sacred island of Miyajima in comfort.
Visit Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate, stroll Omotesando Street, and see Miyajima’s friendly deer. In Hiroshima, discover the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden. The itinerary is fully customizable to your interests.
※Please note: Access to Miyajima is by ferry. Sightseeing on the island is done on foot while your vehicle waits on the mainland. After returning by ferry, you will rejoin your vehicle and continue the tour.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Optional: Transportation fees, Ferry, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Miyajima Visitor tax of (Cash only) ¥100.00 per person
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Meeting Points
Departure
Port of Hiroshima, Itsukaichi
Itsukaichi Wharf
Return
Hiroshima & Miyajima Shore Excursion by Car, Licensed Guide
Hiroshima
About
This private tour is perfect for cruise travelers visiting Hiroshima. With a licensed multilingual guide and private vehicle, explore Hiroshima’s highlights and the sacred island of Miyajima in comfort.
Visit Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate, stroll Omotesando Street, and see Miyajima’s friendly deer. In Hiroshima, discover the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden. The itinerary is fully customizable to your interests.
※Please note: Access to Miyajima is by ferry. Sightseeing on the island is done on foot while your vehicle waits on the mainland. After returning by ferry, you will rejoin your vehicle and continue the tour.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Optional: Transportation fees, Ferry, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Miyajima Visitor tax of (Cash only) ¥100.00 per person
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Meeting Points
Departure
Port of Hiroshima, Itsukaichi
Itsukaichi Wharf
Return
Itinerary
1
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a tranquil green space dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb and to world peace. Stroll past the Children's Peace Monument, the Flame of Peace, and the Cenotaph as your guide shares stories of resilience and hope.
30 minutes
2
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum documents the events of August 6, 1945 and their aftermath through powerful exhibits and personal belongings. A deeply moving experience that conveys the importance of peace. Your guide helps you navigate the displays.
40 minutes
3
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle is a striking reconstruction of the original 1590s "Carp Castle," set within a moat and wooded grounds. Climb the keep for city views and explore exhibits on samurai-era Hiroshima. Your guide brings the castle's history to life.
30 minutes
4
Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome is the skeletal ruin left standing near the hypocenter of the 1945 bombing. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and powerful symbol of peace, it is preserved exactly as it was. Your guide explains its moving history along the riverside.
20 minutes
5
Itsukushima Shrine Torii
The Great Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine appears to float on the sea at high tide, one of Japan's most photographed sights. At low tide you can walk out across the sand to its towering vermilion pillars. A perfect spot for memorable photos with your guide.
20 minutes
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Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Miyajima's lively Omotesando shopping street is lined with traditional shops and food stalls. Sample the island's famous momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) and grilled oysters, browse local crafts, and soak up the festive atmosphere with your guide.
30 minutes
7
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine is the iconic Shinto shrine on Miyajima island, famous for its vermilion halls built over the sea and the great "floating" torii gate. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its corridors seem to drift on the water at high tide. Your guide shares the history and legends of this sacred place.
40 minutes
8
Shukkei-en Garden
Shukkeien is an elegant Japanese landscape garden dating from 1620, its name meaning "shrunken-scenery garden." Wind along paths past a central pond, miniature mountains, tea houses, and arched bridges. A serene contrast to the city, with seasonal beauty year-round.
