Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

Take a cultural highlights tour of the beautiful Miyajima island in Hiroshima.

Highlights

  • Explore Miyajima, the Sacred Island of the Gods, with a local, friendly, and knowledgeable guide.

  • Take an in-depth look at Itsukushima Shrine, the Miyajima History and Folklore Museum, and Daishoin Temple

  • Learning about their rich history and culture. Gain insight into the differences between the Japanese Shinto religion and Buddhism from a local guide.

  • Savor a local Hiroshima lunch in a relaxed Japanese restaurant.

  • Duration

    5.5 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • 5.5 hours with a local knowledgeable guide

  • Tour photos

  • Hiroshima Local Lunch

  • Entrance fee to all shrines, temples and museum in the tour

  • 1 Drink

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

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)

Start time

09:30:00

End point

End of Tour

What To Expect

Discover the cultural treasures of Miyajima Island on this Miyajima half-day walking tour from Hiroshima, led by a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Explore the sacred island's most important historical landmarks, including the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, the Miyajima History and Folklore Museum, and Daishoin Temple, while learning about the island's fascinating history, traditions, and spiritual heritage. Gain a deeper understanding of the differences between Shinto and Buddhism in Japan through engaging stories and local insights. Complete your Miyajima sightseeing experience with a delicious Hiroshima-style local lunch at a relaxed Japanese restaurant. Perfect for first-time visitors, culture lovers, and travelers looking for an authentic Miyajima cultural experience, this tour combines history, religion, local cuisine, and beautiful island scenery in one memorable half-day adventure.

Take a ferry to Miyajima, the island of the gods. Upon arrival, visit the symbolic Otorii and Itsukushima Shrine, built in the Heian period (794-1192).

After gathering, we will board a ferry to Miyajima. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic Otorii, Miyajima's symbol, during the boat ride. Upon reaching Miyajima, friendly deer will welcome you. We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine. Constructed during the Heian period (794-1192), the shrine's distinctive architecture, resilient to the tides' ebb and flow, adds to its allure.

Visit the museum to learn about the life and culture of Miyajima, and then go for a Japanese lunch using ingredients from Hiroshima Prefecture.

Following your visit to Itsukushima Shrine, you will delve into the rich history and culture cultivated on the small island of Miyajima, experiencing traditional Japanese architecture, gardens, and crafts. Later, enjoy a leisurely lunch crafted from ingredients sourced in Hiroshima Prefecture.

Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicacies such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings.

Post-lunch, savor the picturesque mountain path and scenery on your way to Daisho-in Temple, the island's oldest with 1,200 years of history. The guide will unravel the temple's past and the evolution of faith on Miyajima, often referred to as the island of the Gods. Subsequently, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, immersing yourself in the serene nature and forests of Miyajima. The tour concludes at a souvenir shop street.























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    • Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available but limited. Unfortunately, gluten-free lunch is not available. All ages are welcome on this tour.

    • You are not required to cover the guide's food and drinks. Please bring cash for the ferry fee (500 yen) and additional snacks and drinks.

    • This tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues. If you have difficulty walking, we recommend booking a private tour.

    • Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.

    • Note: Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.

    • Please note that we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals or accommodate dietary restrictions, as the food is prepared in kitchens not operated by MagicalTrip.

    • Additionally, some stops may not allow substitutions; however, we will make every effort to offer alternatives at other locations throughout the tour.

    • Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please dress accordingly for the weather.

    • Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule.

    • This tour operates every day except on 12–13 August 2026; 13 and 28 September 2026; 13 October 2026; 31 December 2026; and 1 January 2027.

    • Another available start time is 10:00.

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