Miyajima Island Tour with Certified Local Guide

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About this activity

I'm Pancho (Tetsuo Hamano), a 5.0-rated licensed English-speaking guide born and raised in Hiroshima. This private half-day (about 4 hours) is Miyajima Island: UNESCO Itsukushima Shrine and the Great Torii over the sea, optional Daisho-in Temple, and street views of Senjokaku Pavilion and the Five-Storied Pagoda. I'm a second-generation A-bomb survivor. If you ask, I share how my father and grandparents survived 1945 as ordinary life afterward—not a horror lecture. This day is the sacred island: Shinto, temples, sea air, local food, and two-way talk about Japanese culture and daily life. I adapt the pace and itinerary to you, including vegan and gluten-free (GF) options. Your questions steer the day. Families welcome. Ask about daily Japan too.

Tide changes how the Torii looks; I time photos when we can. Walking tour with public transport and ferry from Hiroshima. Lunch extra. Skip a checklist rush. Just you and me—your private group.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Hiroshima custom tour by certified guide Pancho (in English)

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fee: Itsukushima shrine 300 JPY/Adult
Not included: Any entrance fee is not included.
Not included: Lunch: Any food and drink is excluded.
Not included: Not included any private transportation
Not included: 100 JPY/ Adult for Senjokaku if you want to stop Senjokaku
Not included: Entrance fees: Itsukushima Shrine

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

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.
Miyajima

15 min

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.
Itsukushima Shrine

50 min Admission not included

Take a look at the Japanese heritage/ UNESCO World Heritage site which was built in 1168.
Daishoin Temple

40 min

Explore the one of photogenic place in Miyajima island.

Memo:

Stairs.

Autumn leaves
Senjokaku

15 min

See the view from the street of the "Senjo-kaku and Five storied Pagoda"
Hiroshima Station South Exit Chikagai Hiroba Information Center

one hour

Return to Hiroshima station by JR local train.