Things to do in Miyajima

Yassy who guided us on this English tour spoke very fluent English, friendly and approachable! She gave us alot of information and brought us to places that we on our own will never visit. She's very patient as well and did not rush us during the journey where we took breaks and chatted about Japanese culture, and she waited for us while we shop. after the trip, she even accompanied us to Genbaku Dome which we didn't know the most convenient way. Along the way, she gave us tips for our onwards journey and we also taught her some Aussie slang. highly recommended tour with Yassy.

Unfortunately, we arrived quite late, but we still had a wonderful experience. We also found what we were looking for in the shop. Sadly, some of the animals have enclosures that are a bit too small, but that is very rarely any different elsewhere.

We had a wonderful day on the Miyajima and Hiroshima day tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Japan. Alejandro was a fantastic tour guide — friendly, knowledgeable and very engaging throughout the day. He shared interesting information about both Miyajima and Hiroshima, while also giving us plenty of time to enjoy the sights and take everything in. His organisation and helpful nature made the whole day relaxed and enjoyable. A special mention also goes to Ito-san, our bus driver, who did an excellent job getting us safely and comfortably around during a very busy day. Miyajima was absolutely beautiful, and visiting Hiroshima was a very moving and memorable experience. Definitely add this tour to your must do list.

Highly recommend booking this full-day Miyajima and Hiroshima tour! The entire itinerary was seamless because everything was taken care of for us, from purchasing tickets to waiting in line. Our guide, Niki, was fantastic. Since she is a local, she shared a lot of fascinating insights and history as we explored each site. I also really appreciated how considerate she was of the group, especially making sure that guests who needed more time to get around due to mobility issues were comfortably accommodated. A completely stress-free experience!

While it's not a full 360-degree view, you can see all the main sights here. There's a spot on the first floor and also upstairs. It's a great place to relax until evening after buying a lemon drink. For the night view, you can go up when it operates as a bar, but I didn't go up. It's quite high up, so the breeze was cool, but the bars made it a bit difficult to take good photos. Still, it's a nice place to relax while looking out over Hiroshima city. If you choose the origami option, you can go down a floor to fold a paper crane and drop it, and they'll even take a picture for you if you hand them your phone.

amazing experience! tomo our tourguide was very accommodating and always checkin up on us if we're okay. it didnt feel rushed, the lunch included was amazing. i would explore more of hiroshiyama next time

We had an excellent time on this tour; our guide Harry was awesome. He was timely and very knowledgeable of the area and the sights that we saw. Miyajima is a beautiful island with a lot of personality. Harry made a lot of effort to make sure we were taken care of; from searching out a vegetarian lunch for my older daughter, finding Matcha ice cream for my wife, and talking about music with my younger kids. he was 5 stars all around. great tour; highly recommend.

The tour was a good value for money! the local guide’s insights made the tour more enriching. There was a good balance of guided moments and free time to go around by yourself. Very convenient for those wanting to see the highlights of Hiroshima in one day.

What a wonderful experience! During my day on Miyajima, I spent a couple of hours at the okeiko Japan being dressed up with a wonderful kimono, taking pics, experiencing a tea ceremony and making my own matcha tea, finishing it all up with an amulet making, all guided by an amazing host. I went during a quiet time and had the whole place to myself. The hostesses were amazing, explaining step by step and making sure I was the most comfortable. They have an extensive choice of kimonos to pick from, all sizes. Highly recommended!