Miyajima Island Tour with Certified Local Guide
Description
Embark on a captivating journey to Miyajima Island, a treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders. This 4-hour tour invites you to uncover the secrets of one of Japan's most revered destinations, where ancient temples and a UNESCO-listed shrine harmonize with breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in an expedition curated to offer a seamless blend of natural splendor and cultural heritage. The UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, seemingly suspended over the sea, presents a surreal visual experience, while the optional visit to Daisho-in Temple grants a rare glimpse into ancient spiritual practices. Moreover, our unique perspective allows you to view the Senjo-kaku Pavilion and Five-Storied Pagoda from the streets, providing a vantage point that captures their true grandeur. This tour encapsulates the essence of Miyajima Island, ensuring an experience that resonates long after the journey ends.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet up at the bullet train exit in Hiroshima station. NOTE: This is one of the optional meeting places, the guide shows up at your hotel as an option too.
Itsukushima island, Itsukushima shrine(UNESCO World Heritage site), 15 minutes walk to Itsukushima shrine. Optional: Daishoin Temple, Five Stories Pagoda, Senjokaku-Paviriaon, and so on. Note: Total time includes meeting point to Miyajima island, from island to Peace Memorial Park.
Take a look at the Japanese heritage/ UNESCO World Heritage site which was built in 1168.
Explore the one of photogenic place in Miyajima island. Memo: Stairs. Autumn leaves
See the view from the street of the "Senjo-kaku and Five storied Pagoda"
Return to Hiroshima station by JR local train.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(11)
Pancho is a fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly guide. The day flew by and his ability to navigate the routes permitted us to maximize the sites we visited. Our lunch at a local restaurant to try Okinomayaki was a blast.
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed not only this tour but also Okonomiyaki, our local comfort food, and you follow the way of eat with spatula. It was such a grat time to me having conversations during tour and sharing many things not only from my side. Hope you have safe travel and enjoy Japan more! Thank you, Pancho
We visited this beautiful and charming island. It was a short ride by ferry from the mainland. It was such a joy seeing the deers roaming around freely and not being bothered by tourists. There were temples, Shrines, a Pagoda and a museum. I highly recommend the island for a visit for it’s peaceful scenery .
Dear ninettejohnson, thank you so much for your comment. Seeing deers in Miyajima island is fun that makes feeling calm and peace. IAppreciated for your recommendation, happy to hear you enjoyed Hiroshima and Miyajima with me! Thank you, Pancho
Pancho was a very informative guide, and his tour flexible with our interests. Local Hiroshima knowledge priceless. Highly recommended.
Hi Con K, Thank you for your 5-star review for Miyajima island tour! It was great to hear you enjoyed the tour with flexible arrangement due to guests interest and thank you for sharing your interest which boost our tour more memorable. I really enjoyed not only guiding, but also conversations during tour. Thanks again for your recommendation. Have a nice trip! Pancho
Great knowledge of the city and tour of Itsukushima island. Bit wet on the day we did the tour, but Pancho took his time and showed us all places
Thank you lulia for your feedback. It was raining a bit, but we made our tour memorable with all of yours support. Thanks for photos! Have safe trip! Pancho
It was all wonderful! The guide Pancho provided a lot of information - both historical and current - about the torii gate, shrine, and Daisho-in temple, as well as Miyajima island itself. Definitely recommend the tour and Pancho to others.
Thanks Cathrine for your 5-star review and recommendation! It was pleasure to share my favorite place in Miyajima, story about Hiroshima city in the tour. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks again, have a nice trip! Pancho(Tetsuo)
It was a last minute booking but it's all worth it. Along with our 11 year old son we had a full day tour in peace memorial park and Miyajima island. Historical Significance (5/5): Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum offer profound insights into the impact of World War II and the importance of peace. The historical context is deeply moving and educational. Pancho has an excellent knowledge and was able to show us places that you wouldn't know if you if you do it yourself kind of thing. Miyajima island experience is also great , not rushed and we took a lot of beautiful photos. Pancho took us to specialty restaurant and it was a great experience. It was my son's birthday and Pancho gifted him a personalised chopsticks which he really loved. Tour Organization (5/5): Tours are well-organized, with clear itineraries and knowledgeable guides. Pancho let us choose which places we are interested. We'll do this again in the future. Thank you Pancho.
Hello the G, Thank you so much for your 5-star review which discribe the tour we spend together in Hiroshima/Miyajima. It is always memorable moment to me(and yours!) to having guest and guiding my hometown and that day was something special because your son's birthday. I love to hear that he loves chopsticks with his name in Japanese/English, and I love Japanese sword keychain from him too! I also really appreciated you mentioned tour itself with details, thank you so much! I'm looking forward to seeing you again in near future! Thanks again, Pancho
It was a great experience from the start, as I learned how the train system works ect. My guide pointed out the best place to stand on the ferry for photographic reasons. We visited several Shrines and all my questions were answered. It’s a beautiful island with beautiful things to see. All in all just a great experience and can highly recommend it.
Thank you Daniel, for great review/recommendations. It was pleasure to get a lot of questions that what I am here and boost tours more fun! It was great to meeting you and glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks again, Pancho
Amazing trip, photos were incredible, on my bucket list to travel. Well organised and accomodating, really enjoyed listening to his stories thank you
Thank you Deb C, for your comment and photos which very beautiful! I'm glad you made it one of your bucket list done. It was great time to me sharing my family, Hiroshima stories and lot of things through our conversations. Thanks again, Pancho
Miyajima Island is probably one of the most interesting places of Japan, full of wonderful temples, shrines and deers. The guide, Pancho, did litterally everything to make my trip perfect and unforgettable. He told me many things about the history of Miyajima and Hiroshima. He showed me the most beautiful places on the island and he took me many photos. I sincerely suggest everyone to join this trip.
Thank you Emiliano for your great review! I really happy to hear this Miyajima trip was perfect and unforgettable moment of your Japan trip:-) It's unique historical/spiritual island with a lot of fun things to see, thank you for positing beautiful photos that reminds me of tour we had. Thanks again for your commend and recommendation to this tour! Pancho
An excellent tour. Our guide was well informed and was able to answer all questions. He was also extremely helpful with giving us advice our onward journey
Thank you for your review! We enjoyed Q&A session and conversation on a tour. Hope you'll get good Matcha and kitchen stuff. Thanks again, Pancho
