Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
- 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)
- Board a ferry with breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic Otorii
- Stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate
- Proceed to Itsukushima Shrine, known for its distinctive architecture resilient to tides
- Delve into the island's history and culture with traditional Japanese architecture, gardens, and crafts
- Enjoy local Miyajima delicacies, including fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings
What to expect
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. Finally, savor a local Hiroshima lunch in a relaxed Japanese restaurant.
Reviews
Our guide Hiro was very knowledgeable and cooperative (it was raining heavily on the initial part of the tour, so, he made some adjustments in the route accordingly). Places visited are very scenic and this is highly recommended if you are considering a day trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima
Kaz was an amazing tour guide. had so much knowledge of the tour. there were plenty of spots to get snacks, drinks and souvenirs. I highly recommend this tour!
wonderful tour, amazing guide, just a perfect day! highly recommend!
I am happy I did this tour! Our guide Eri was beyond kind, funny and gave us lots of informations during our tour! was a bit of rain but we have so much fun and was everything so good! I am very grateful to had been in this beautiful spot!
Hika the guide was absolutely phenomenal and super friendly - made the experience that much better!
Candy was an amazing guide — knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely caring. She shared fascinating stories about Miyajima’s history, culture, and local traditions that brought the island to life. Her warm personality and thoughtful touches made the day unforgettable. Highly recommend her to anyone visiting Miyajima!
Nice trip with a very friendly tour guide. Would recommend the tour to others whom want to spend a nice day there.
Etsko was an amazing guide and a very lovely person! She taught me so much about Miyajima island and all the history. It's a long tour but worth it. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend!
This half-day trip tour facilitated by Kaori was very enjoyable. The pacing between each locale was appropriate, and i did not feel that we were overly rushed (although it may have been because we had a small group of 4 in total that day) In any event, Kaori was friendly, conversational, and gave digestible tidbits of historical and cultural information for context This tour is definitely highly recommended, and worth the money
A must do tour. Kaori was my guide for the day on the tour of Miyijima Island. Everything she planned and did was right, the amount of information, the honesty of answers, clear English and variety of places and walking areas. A fantastic guide for the day which really did enhance the tour. The weather was perfect. The Torii Gate was submerged on arrival and by the time we had finished exploring all over we were able to walk up and touch it. The food was really good at the Traditional Japanese Inn. The scenery is spectacular. There was a blending of everything nature, religion, history and island/Japanese life.
Good to know
-Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available but limited. Unfortunately, please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.
- Please note that we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals or accommodate dietary restrictions, as the food is prepared in kitchens not operated by MagicalTrip.
- All ages are welcome on this tour.
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.
- 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.
- Your guide will be holding an orange sign saying "Magical Trip Tour".
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