4-Hour Miyajima Island Tour with Shrine Visits and Local Delicacies
About This Tour
Discover the beauty and cultural heritage of Miyajima Island on this half-day tour. Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating Torii Gate, with...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Hiroshima, Itsukushima · Languages: English
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Pay your respects at the Peace Park and other memorials that mark Hiroshima out as the site of one of the 20th century’s great tragedies, and get a local guide to show the modern edge of this Japanese city too.
What's Included
- Guide fee
- Entrance fee to Itsukushima Shrine
- Entrance fee to Hokoku Shrine
Not Included
- Transportation fee during the tour
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Miyajima Island Shrines, Temple and Local Flavours
Arrive early at Miyajima Island by ferry from Hiroshima. Visit Itsukushima Shrine and observe the famous floating Torii Gate during high tide. Visit Itsukushima Shrine and observe the famous floating Torii Gate during high tide. Walk closer to the Otorii Gate during low tide and admire its massive structure up close. Walk closer to the Otorii Gate during low tide and admire its massive structure up close. Proceed to Daisho-in Temple, the oldest temple on the island. Proceed to Daisho-in Temple, the oldest temple on the island. Appreciate its majestic architecture and participate in unique spiritual experiences. Appreciate its majestic architecture and participate in unique spiritual experiences. Head to Hokoku Shrine and examine the large unfinished shrine that has been under construction for over 400 years. Head to Hokoku Shrine and examine the large unfinished shrine that has been under construction for over 400 years. Observe the uniquely shaped pine tree nearby and take photos. Observe the uniquely shaped pine tree nearby and take photos. Stroll along the shopping street and sample momiji manju, a traditional Japanese sweet. Stroll along the shopping street and sample momiji manju, a traditional Japanese sweet. Taste fresh oysters, known as Hiroshima's specialty, from local vendors. Taste fresh oysters, known as Hiroshima's specialty, from local vendors. Refresh yourself with freshly squeezed lemon juice offered by street sellers. Refresh yourself with freshly squeezed lemon juice offered by street sellers. Shop for souvenirs and local crafts. Shop for souvenirs and local crafts. Return to the ferry terminal and take the ferry back to Hiroshima. Return to the ferry terminal and take the ferry back to Hiroshima.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Hiroshima Station or your hotel · Tour start: Itsukushima, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
