Hiroshima Miyajima Island Half Day Tour
Description
Meet your local English-speaking guide in Hiroshima and let them handle all the logistics, ferry and shrine tickets, so you can focus on the magic of Japan’s “Island of the Gods.” Cross the Seto Inland Sea, greet the free-roaming deer, and learn how tides transform the famous vermilion torii: floating at high tide, walkable at low tide (your guide will check the tide forecast and aim for the best photo window). Explore the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, Omotesando shopping street, and the tranquil Daisho-in Temple. Along the way, enjoy a bite of freshly prepared Hiroshima oyster (grilled when in season) and a sweet momiji manju maple-leaf cake—local flavors beloved by islanders. Your guide snaps photos and shares them after the tour. Return to Hiroshima with insider tips for the rest of your trip.
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Itinerary
Participants can enjoy local Hiroshima specialties, including a tasting of momiji manju, as well as oysters and refreshing lemon soda.
articipants can take photos in front of the iconic torii gate floating on the sea.
Participants will explore Miyajima’s main shrine with a guided tour.
Participants will visit Miyajima’s oldest temple, with over 1,200 years of history, and have plenty of opportunities to take beautiful photos.
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
