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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

5.0(384)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 384 reviews5 h 30 minFree cancellationBy MagicalTrip Inc.
Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

About this activity

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.

Visit the scenic island of Miyajima and explore its rich cultural heritage with a friendly local guide. Begin at the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its floating torii gate, and learn about its history and deep cultural significance to Japan.

Continue to Daishoin Temple and stroll through Momijidani Park while discovering important landmarks such as the five-story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Along the way, your guide explains the role of Buddhism and the spiritual importance of Miyajima.

End the tour by tasting local specialties, including fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings, along with other sweet and savory treats.

This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.

What's included

  • ✓Tour photos
  • ✓Entrance fee to all shrines, temples and museum in the tour
  • ✓A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • ✓Hiroshima Local Lunch

Not included

  • ✕Additional foods and drinks (Avaible for purchase)
  • ✕Ferry fee to Miyajima (500yen ($4) round-trip)

Meeting and pickup

  • In front of Coin Operated Locker at outside of JR Miyajimaguchi Station - It takes 30mins to JR Miyajimaguchi station from JR Hiroshima station. (JR Sanyo line) - Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip"

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
  • Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available but limited. Unfortunately, gluten-free lunch is not available. All ages are welcome on this tour. Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention. Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
  • Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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