Japan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Private Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour – Peace Memorial Park with All-Inclusive Transport

8 Hours Round trip from Hiroshima Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
  • 02 Explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with a private guide
  • 03 See the Atomic Bomb Dome and key peace memorials
  • 04 Walk through Daishoin Temple and view the five-story pagoda
  • 05 Enjoy a thoughtful balance of spiritual heritage and modern history
  • 06 Travel with included ferry and local transport
  • 07 Flexible lunch timing based on your preferences
  • 08 Private experience with personalized pacing throughout the day

Discover two of Japan’s most meaningful UNESCO sites in one thoughtfully paced private day tour. Begin on Miyajima Island, where the sea-framed beauty of Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple, and the island’s traditional streets offer a calm and reflective start to the day.

Then continue to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park for a respectful, human-centered exploration of the city’s history. Visit key memorial sites including the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Children’s Peace Monument, the Flame of Peace, and the Memorial Cenotaph, while hearing stories that connect historical events with personal experience.

With private guiding and transport included, this experience is designed to feel smooth, personal, and unhurried from start to finish, making it ideal for travelers who want both cultural depth and seamless logistics.

Discover two of Japan’s most meaningful UNESCO sites in one thoughtfully paced private day tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hiroshima, Itsukushima
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meeting point

📍 Meeting Point & Private Pick-Up

Every detail of your Hiroshima experience is designed to be seamless, unhurried, and personal.
Your guide will meet you at the most convenient location based on your travel plans.

🚄 Shinkansen Arrival (Kyoto / Osaka Day Trips)

For guests arriving by bullet train, private platform pick-up is available at Hiroshima Station.

  • Your guide will be waiting directly in front of the door of your assigned Shinkansen car
  • No station navigation, no waiting — your experience begins the moment you step off the train
  • Ideal for travelers visiting Hiroshima on a carefully planned day trip

☕ Hiroshima Station Meeting

For guests already in Hiroshima, the standard meeting point is:

In front of Starbucks Coffee, Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen Exit)

This is a quiet, easy-to-find location that allows for a smooth and relaxed start to the day.

🧳 Luggage Assistance

If you are traveling with luggage, your guide will:

  • Assist you in locating the most convenient coin lockers within the station
  • Advise on locker size and placement for ease of retrieval
  • Ensure you enjoy the tour comfortably and hands-free

🏨 Hotel Pick-Up (Selected Premium Hotels)

For guests staying at select hotels, hotel pick-up can be arranged upon request, including:

  • Hilton Hiroshima
  • Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
  • ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima
  • LEHGA ROYAL HOTEL Hiroshima

Please share your hotel details in advance so arrangements can be tailored accordingly.

🧳 Luggage & Onward Travel Support

If you are traveling to Hiroshima from another city such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or Fukuoka, and plan to continue on to Miyajima for an overnight stay, we are happy to advise you on the most comfortable luggage arrangements.

  • Guidance on station lockers, luggage storage, and delivery services
  • Recommendations tailored to your route, schedule, and accommodation
  • Support to ensure a smooth transition from city travel to a relaxed island stay

MIYAJIMA island

You will visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built over the sea, followed by a gentle walk through the island.

The route includes:

  • Daishoin, Miyajima’s most important Buddhist temple
  • A street-level view of the five-story pagoda, blending seamlessly into daily island life

This section offers a calm, reflective contrast to the afternoon ahead.

🚖 Transition from Island to City

After Miyajima, we return to Hiroshima City, allowing time to reset, reflect, and prepare for a deeper historical experience.

Lunch Options (Flexible & Guest-Led)

Lunch is not fixed, allowing flexibility based on your preferences, timing, and dietary needs.

  • Recommendations range from local specialties to quiet, refined restaurants
  • Time can be allocated either before or after Miyajima
  • Vegetarian and other dietary considerations can be accommodated with advance notice

Your guide will suggest options that best suit the day’s flow.

NOTE: The map address is an Atomic-Bomb Dome for sake. We have several options for the lunch(Ramen, Sushi, Okonoimi-yaki, cafe and more)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

At Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the tour shifts from spiritual beauty to human history.

You will walk through carefully selected sites including:

  • The hypocenter area
  • A discreet secret location rarely included in standard tours
  • The Children’s Peace Monument honoring Sadako Sasaki
  • The Flame of Peace and the Memorial Cenotaph

Atomic Bomb Dome & Survivor Stories

The experience concludes at the Atomic Bomb Dome, located directly beside the park.

Here, your guide shares:

  • Stories of survival from the closest recorded survivor
  • Personal insights that connect historical facts with lived experience

The focus remains respectful, thoughtful, and human-centered.

Closing Reflections & Return

The tour ends near the Peace Park or returns you to the original meeting point, depending on your schedule. Guests leave with historical clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper understanding of Hiroshima today.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hiroshima 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide fee
  • Public transportation(JR Train, Street car or bus)
  • Itsukushima shrine entrance fee

What's Not Included

  • food & drink
  • Personal expence

Know before you go

  • The tour is able to arrange which stop first(Peace park or Miyajima island).
  • The most of guest expecting to see the Giant Torii-gate seems floating on the water, and it depends how the sea tide is(need to +250cm= appro. +8.4 feets).
  • Wheel chair service:
  • Both Peace park and Miyajima has free-wheelchair rent service.
  • Dietary options:
  • Peace park and neighbors have more food options(vegan, haral, gluten-free), but not many.
  • Miyajima island has well-known for Oyster and seafood, gluten-free options is 1 or 2, few vegitarian restaurants and not open everyday. Starbucks coffee and Lawson(convenience store) has some options just in case.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hiroshima, JP
Tour start
Hiroshima, JP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Hiroshima.

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