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. Eight-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.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $400.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Please note that the duration of this tour has been changed from 7 hours to 8 hours, effective November 6th, 2024. If your reservation was made before November 6th, 2024, your tour will still be 7 hours and you will be charged for the 7 hour tour only. We kindly ask for your cooperation in reviewing the tour duration details in the confirmation email you received. Thank you for your understanding.
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
Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō), also called the Carp Castle, is a notable example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city. Its grounds are surrounded by a moat, and the castle precincts include a shrine, historic ruins, and reconstructed Ninomaru (second bailey) buildings. Built in 1589 by the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto, Hiroshima Castle was an important seat of power in Western Japan. Like the rest of the city, it was destroyed by the atomic bombing in 1945. ※Please note that Hiroshima Castle’s main keep has been closed to the public since March 2026 due to safety concerns. The castle can still be viewed from the outside, while the Ninomaru buildings, Ninomaru Museum Shop, and Sannomaru area remain open to visitors.
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.
Miyajima is one of Japan’s most scenic destinations, famous for the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Walk through charming streets, meet the island’s friendly deer, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this historic island. With a local guide, you’ll learn about the island’s culture, history, and hidden spots beyond the main tourist areas.
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
Tenshinkaku(天心閣) is a Japanese old house looked single-story house cafe in Miyajima which is located on a hill. You can enjoy beautiful view of Toyokuni shrine, five-story pagoda and Seto island sea at once.
This private tour is a walking day tour with a meet up in Hiroshima/Miyajima. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. A private vehicle is not available for this tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $200 per person for this Hiroshima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $400. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 6–11 pay nothing, adults from $200. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. This private tour is a walking day tour with a meet up in Hiroshima/Miyajima. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. A private vehicle is not available for this tour. Pickup points include KOKO HOTEL Hiroshima Ekimae, Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori.
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Our visit to Hiroshima was comprehensive and very well presented by our wonderful guide Sei. Prior to the trip he communicated with me many times to make sure that our tour would go smoothly. Once on the tour he was a wealth of knowledge and shared many of his experiences and personal thoughts with us. It made our day with him very, very special. We learned a lot.
Our guide Rena was an excellent choice and made our trip very enjoyable. This was a stop for us on a cruise and the cruise tours were expensive and off course with 50 or 60 of your closest friends. Rena communicated through WhatsApp and our meet up went without a hitch. There were 6 of us and we toured Miyajami island, the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park, and the museum. She took us to a small restaurant for the authentic okonomiyaki lunch and it was awesome. Rena is very knowledgeable and speaks English well so communication wasn’t ever an issue. She is soft spoken so where it is crowded and loud she can be hard to hear. We travelled between stops on the historical street car and saw and experienced every day Hiroshima. Throughout Rena answered all our questions and provided information we never would have heard otherwise. An excellent tour with an excellent guide.
Hiroshi was a wonderful guide for our eight hour tour. As a local he had very interesting insights into the history and culture of Hiroshima. He was engaging, friendly and thoughtful and we couldn’t have had a better day. Very highly recommended.
Leo is a wonderful, engaging, experienced and interesting guide. His English speaking ability is excellent and he is very personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!
We had a fantastic tour today visiting Sakurajima and Sengan-en, the historic Shimadzu family residence and gardens. Hisham was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, informative, and engaging throughout the day. He made sure we received exceptional and very personal service from beginning to end. We had a wonderful time and couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience Kagoshima. Highly recommended!
Our tour guide To made the experience enjoyable. He was very informative and punctual and sincere. Highly recommend this tour with To for your next adventure in Hiroshima!
This was one of the best excursions we have had on our trip! Our guide , To, was absolutely fabulous! Quite possibly one of the best in Japan! He was so warm; welcoming, informative and most important, punctual! We were cruise ship passengers and To made sure we were on time and kept a rigorous schedule to ensure we are not stressed about missing the ship even though we had a packed itinerary. His wife even made us Origami paper cranes as gifts and To brought us extra folding paper to practice. Definitely don’t hesitate to book with this company when you’re in Hiroshima , and ask for To! He will make your time extra special
Eiji was a very educating guide with knowledge of being a long time resident of Hiroshima. He organized the tour that had a stop at the Peace Memorial , the Memorial Park, a high speed ferry to Miyajima and its surrounding streets. He made the day a very special and memorable part of my first trip to Japan . I would most definitely recommend his trip.
Thank you very much for posting such a wonderful recommendation regarding my guiding services. I truly enjoyed the day we spent together; it was a delightful experience for me as well. Although it was unfortunately raining that day, there is no doubt that your energetic walking pace helped ensure everything went smoothly. Please do visit Hiroshima the next time you come to Japan; I would be happy to show you some wonderful places beyond the ones we visited this time. Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback. Eiji
This was a very informative tour. The Peace Museum was somber experience and brought the reality of the bomb to light. We enjoyed the shrine and shopping and food on the island. All transportation is an additional cost. We used taxis and ferries. It was raining and we wanted the fastest means. Our guide, Akie, was excellent.
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m very glad you enjoyed the tour despite the rainy weather. I really enjoyed spending the day with you. Thank you again for joining my tour! Akie
Mari was a delightful guide. We had such a lovely day with her. We would thoroughly recommend a day in Miyajima and Hiroshima with Mari.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide | 8 hours | 4.9 (1,556) | $200 | |
 Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide | 4 hours | 4.9 (225) | $113 | View |
 Hiroshima & Miyajima Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide | 8 hours | 5.0 (12) | $229 | View |
 Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (9,003) | $126 | View |
 Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry | 8 hours | 4.9 (722) | $45 | View |
 Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide | 4 hours | 5.0 (546) | $117 | View |
 Hiroshima & Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide | 7 hours | 5.0 (167) | $117 | View |