Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Peace Memorial & Floating Torii Gate Day Trip
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, then take the scenic ferry to Miyajima Island to witness the world-famous Floating Torii Gate.
Experience Highlights
- Pay respects at the UNESCO Atomic Bomb Dome & Children’s Peace Monument
- Gain profound historical perspective inside the Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry ride across the Seto Inland Sea with close-up views of the Great Torii
- Meet the free-roaming wild deer of sacred Miyajima Island
Experience a deeply moving and culturally awe-inspiring journey through Hiroshima and the sacred island of Miyajima. Start at the UNESCO World Heritage Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park. Walk through the Peace Memorial Museum to hear firsthand survivor testimonies and the city’s inspiring message of global harmony. After a lunch of Hiroshima-style layered savory Okonomiyaki, board the ferry across the Seto Inland Sea to Miyajima. Greet friendly wild shika deer, wander through the vermilion corridors of Itsukushima Shrine built over the sea, and admire the majestic Great Floating Torii Gate standing in the tidal bay.
What's Included
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum entrance ticket
- Itsukushima Shrine entrance ticket on Miyajima
- Roundtrip scenic ferry tickets to Miyajima Island
- Authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki lunch
- Local tram/transit passes throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Shinkansen bullet train ticket to/from Hiroshima
Tour Itinerary & Stops
6 Planned StopsTimes are approximate and may vary depending on local seasonal traffic and weather conditions.
Meet at Hiroshima Station
Board the scenic vintage streetcar into the city center.
Starting PointPeace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Guided exploration of monuments, Cenotaph, and Museum.
Guided VisitHiroshima Okonomiyaki Lunch
Watch chefs grill noodle-layered okonomiyaki on teppan hotplates.
Meal BreakFerry to Miyajima Island
Cross the Seto Inland Sea with sea breezes and scenic mountain vistas.
Guided VisitItsukushima Shrine & Floating Torii
Explore the UNESCO Shinto shrine complex and deer park.
Guided VisitReturn to Hiroshima Station
Return transit and farewell recommendations.
High-Speed Shinkansen ReturnMeeting Point & Directions
Important Information
- Passport or valid photo ID (required for booking verification and Shinkansen train tickets).
- Comfortable walking shoes (several walking stops and cobble/temple paths).
- A light jacket or sweater (temperatures at mountain stops are cooler).
- Cash (Japanese Yen) for small personal purchases at traditional shops and shrines.
- Large oversized suitcases or luggage (please use coin lockers or station luggage storage).
- Drones or unpermitted aerial filming devices in National Parks.
- Pets or animals (except certified guide dogs).
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Designed for curious travelers seeking genuine cultural depth and effortless logistics.
Meeting Point & Departure Instructions
Your guide or driver will meet you in your hotel lobby or designated station meeting point holding an OtabiRoute name sign. Please be ready 10 minutes prior.
JR Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit (Tourist Information Desk)
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