Japan · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Private Miyajima Tour with Itsukushima Shrine and Pagoda

4 Hours Round trip from 1-1 Miyajimachō Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire Itsukushima Shrine's shoreline setting shaped by the ebb and flow of seawater
02 See reflections of the Five-Story Pagoda and Senjokaku-Pavilion in a hidden pond, depending on the tide
03 Learn how and why the shrine was built on the shore and maintained since the 12th century
04 View the remote part of the Great Torii Gate while it is under major repair
05 Hear unusual facts about the shrine, pagoda, and pavilion from an expert guide

Enjoy a 4-hour private visit to Miyajima's most iconic sacred landmarks, including Itsukushima Shrine, the Five-Story Pagoda, and Senjokaku-Pavilion. Discover the shrine's remarkable shoreline setting, where the ebb and flow of seawater shape the scene and, depending on the tide, create reflections in a hidden pond. Learn how and why the shrine was built on the shore and how it has been maintained since the 12th century, while also seeing the remote part of the Great Torii Gate under major repair.

Meet your tour guide and begin the tour with a visit to Itsukushima Shrine, where you will marvel at its unique setting and see the floor touched by the ebb and flow of seawater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Itsukushima

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover the Hidden Gems of Miyajima

Meet your tour guide and begin the tour with a visit to Itsukushima Shrine, where you will marvel at its unique setting and see the floor touched by the ebb and flow of seawater. Depending on the condition of the tide, you may also see a hidden pond reflecting the Five-Story Pagoda and Senjokaku-Pavilion.
Understand how and why the shrine was built on the shore and how it has been maintained since the 12th century.
Your expert guide will also show you the remote part of the Great Torii Gate, which is under major repair. You will also see the underpass of Senjokaku-Pavilion and the Five-Story Pagoda, while listening to unusual and trivial information about the shrine, pagoda, and pavilion.