This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Miyajima island and Itsukushima Shrine! To start your day, please choose your must-see spots in Miyajima island which you prioritize. Your guide will customize your four-hours private tour in detail according to your interests. Four hours is the perfect amount of time to check out Miyajima island. 24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children. Note: We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima) as this tour starts when you meet the guide. The guide can also meet at your hotel in Hiroshima city or at Hiroshima city cruise port. Please be aware that travelling to and from Miyajima is part the the 4 hours.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $226.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:28 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 93 of the next 390 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
We recommend the meeting point of Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal Ticket Office(Ferry Boarding Area for Miyajima). If you meet in Hiroshima or at Hiroshima station or port, It may take up to an hour to travel to Miyajima. In this case, you may need to request a tour extension.
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.
Daishō-in or Daisyō-in is a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues on Mount Misen, the holy mountain on the island of Itsukushima, off the coast of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. It is the 14th temple in the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and famous for the maple trees and their autumn colors.
A lively hub of souvenir shops and bite-sized snack stalls lead the way to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine.
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.
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. A private vehicle is not available for this tour. 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $113 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 $226. 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 13 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Children aged 6–11 pay nothing, adults from $113. Infants go free.
It can: 93 of the next 390 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
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. A private vehicle is not available for this tour. 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. Pickup points include Valie Hotel Hiroshima, Hiroshima Intelligent Hotel Stadium Mae (Main Building).
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
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This tour is a perfect way to experience Miyajima and all its sacred areas. Our guide Sachiyo Oki (Sachi) was wonderful, friendly and so knowledgeable about the island and Japan. She made sure we experienced everything and answered all our questions. We enjoyed every minute and took so many pictures! The wild deer were an added bonus we knew nothing about and we can now say we pet a "wild" deer. We highly recommend this tour and definitely ask for Sachi!
We were a group of 3 and had a wonderful tour to Miyajima Island with our guide Menori. Menori picked us up from our hotel and helped us with trains and ferries, making travel seamless. She had a bubbly personality, was easy to talk to and very informative, on aspects of the island and Japanese life. I highly recommend this tour and Menori as a guide.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure guiding the three of you to Miyajima. I was so impressed seeing all of you enjoying this special trip together, taking a little well-deserved break from your daily family life. I really enjoyed chatting with each of you and learning a bit more about you. Next time, I hope you can come back to Hiroshima with your family members! I would love to welcome you all back. Minori
We had the most amazing tour to Miyajima Island, all thanks to Hiroshi! He is such a lovely, kind, and genuinely thoughtful guide. From start to finish, he made us feel so welcome and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed every moment of our trip. His warmth made the experience unforgettable. If you are planning a visit, definitely book a tour with Hiroshi—he is the best!
Thank you very much for joining my Miyajima tour today. It was a real pleasure spending the day with such a warm, friendly, and thoughtful group. The relaxed atmosphere and wonderful conversations made the tour especially enjoyable for me as well. Meeting guests like you is one of the great joys of working as a guide, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to share Miyajima with you. Thank you again for a wonderful day. I hope the rest of your journey in Japan is filled with many memorable experiences. Hiroshi
Yuki was a wonderful, kind, and knowledgeable guide for our tour from Hiroshima to Miyajima. The island tour was a 10 out of 10, plus Yuki went above and beyond to help us navigate the trains, ferry rides, and even the luggage service between our hotels. She was delightful and we would definitely book with her again.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review; it is truly encouraging for me as a guide. Touring Miyajima with you all was a memorable experience for me as well. Daisho-in Temple involves quite a few stairs and can be a bit of a workout, but I was happy to introduce the two of you to the Water-Pouring Jizo and the pilgrimage cave. They both listened so attentively to everything I shared. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip in Japan. Please do come back to Japan—and to Hiroshima—again if you have the chance. Wishing you all the very best from Hiroshima. Yuki
Minori was an excellent guide of Miyajima, even before the trip began. She communicated in advance to understand our expectations. Then on the tour day, she made it easy to find meeting point (which she provided a picture of), all the way to making sure we knew how to get back to the hotel. All afternoon, she made sure we were getting out of the tour what we wanted. And her enthusiasm was contagious. Thanks again Minori. We highly recommend her.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure guiding you around Miyajima. I always want to make sure everyone feels comfortable and gets the most out of their time, so I’m glad to hear our advance communication and the day's pacing hit the mark for you. Your enthusiasm made the afternoon so fun for me as well! Thank you again for your kind recommendation, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Wishing you all the best. Minori
We had such a fantastic day with Hiroshi, who was very friendly, knowledgeable and helped us have a remarkable experience. Our highlight was our local lunch, where we created meaningful origami cranes and enjoyed local specialties. Tour and guide were beyond our expectations and we are very grateful for our experience.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for sharing your photos. I am delighted that you enjoyed the local lunch, the origami crane experience, and our time together in Miyajima. It was a great pleasure to spend the day with you and your family. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your journey in Japan and share many more wonderful and happy experiences together in the years ahead. Thank you again for choosing my tour! Hiroshi
What a perfect way to spend a half day visiting Miyajima with our guide Lisa. Personalised tour at our pace, Lisa was attentive, interesting and informative on everything we needed to know. I would not hesitate in recommending Lisa and this tour to everyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad you had a great time exploring Miyajima together. It means a lot to hear that the tour felt comfortable and personalized for you. Thank you for recommending me — I really appreciate it. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Lisa
There was so much to see and experience on the island, from the shrine to the fascinating temple, the excellent restaurants and shopping. Minori, our guide, was very knowledgeable and enthused about sharing so much interesting information. My favorite part was probably the dark tunnel under the temple featuring the patrons
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. I am so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring Miyajima and that you had such a memorable time. It was an absolute pleasure guiding you through the island, from Itsukushima Shrine to the bustling shopping streets, and sharing its rich history with you. I was especially happy to read that the Kaidan-meguri (the subterranean pathway under Daisho-in Temple) was your favorite part! Walking through that dark tunnel is truly a unique and spiritual experience, and I'm glad it made such a lasting impression on your trip. I hope you both had an incredible time on Mt. Fuji and throughout your journey in Japan. Wishing you a safe trip home and all the very best. Minori
If the perfect tour guide had a name, this would be Hiroshi. He is a perfect host, a warm and caring person. Well before our meeting he provided lots of details and customized the itinerary for us and with us. During the private tour for me and my daughter he shared a lot of information, took us to a typical Japanese restaurant, made sure we had beautiful memories taking a lot of pictures, explained the traditions and the culture while visiting both the touristy spots and the hidden gems of Miyajima island which is his home. Pick up and drop off were smooth. We also had the chance to get to know each other as he is really interested in the human side of the relationship with his guests so that we had an amazing cultural exchange. I am definitely recommending Hiroshi as the best guide you could have
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the history and culture of Miyajima. I’m especially happy to know that you enjoyed the local experiences and took such a genuine interest in Miyajima’s history. Your kind words mean a great deal to me and give me encouragement to continue doing my very best as a guide. Thank you again for choosing my tour. I hope you will always have wonderful memories of your time in Miyajima. Hiroshi
My uncle booked the tour, normally i wouldn't think of booking a guide as you can read in museums what happened. But once the tour started it was quite clear that she tells things that are not displayed. I really like how we got more deep knowledge. The museum and tour were very impressive. For lunch Minori took us for okonomiyaki this was so tasty and fun to have a local experience. After lunch we went to miyajima where we could see friendly deer and a majestic shrine. During the whole day it felt as if she was part of our family and we had an amazing day, minori really know a so much. Would do it again 100%
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide | 4 hours | 4.9 (226) | $113 | |
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