expedia
Skip to main content
One Key

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

Sign in
A traditional Japanese building with a red roof and wooden pillars over a body of water. 1
A stone pathway flanked by statues with red hats, leading through a lush garden. 2
A hand holding a colorful ice cream cone with a cone-shaped ice cream on top, a straw, and a bottle of syrup. 3
A traditional Japanese pavilion by a lake with a mountain backdrop. 4
A collection of stone statues with red hats and scarves, surrounded by moss and greenery. 5

Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

By Local Gem Tour Hiroshima
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$406 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Guided by Japanese local guides deeply connected to Hiroshima
  • Visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Learn the island’s traditions and symbolism through stories shaped by local life
  • Explore quieter corners of Miyajima beyond the main sightseeing routes
  • Relaxed, flexible pace with thoughtful hospitality and cultural sensitivity

Activity location

    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Check availability

Hiroshima: Explore Miyajima Private Customised Tour w/Local

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

One person or a group of up to 8 people. Up to 6 people in wheelchairs.

Price details
NZ$405.66 x 1 AdultNZ$405.66
Total
Price is NZ$405.66
Until Wed, 15 Jul

Hiroshima: Explore Miyajima Private Customised Tour w/Local

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

One person or a group of up to 8 people. Up to 6 people in wheelchairs.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$450.73 x 1 AdultNZ$450.73
Total
Price is NZ$450.73
Until Wed, 15 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hiroshima native guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Communicate details in advance if you need
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up service on foot
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photography (data will be given)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Visitor's tax to Miyajima
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Options: events e.g. workshops, direct boats between Peace memorial and Miyajima
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    cable car for Mt. Misen
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge of JPY 2,000, payable in cash on the day.

What you can expect

Discover the spiritual heart of Miyajima Island on a fully private walking tour guided by Japanese local guides deeply connected to Hiroshima, offering perspectives shaped by family history, cultural memory, and lived experience.

Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its floating torii gate and magnificent Daishoin temple. Learn about the island’s long-standing spiritual traditions, symbolism, and why Miyajima has been considered sacred for centuries.

Beyond the main landmarks, explore quieter areas of the island, natural scenery, and everyday local life. Your guide shares cultural context and stories that help you understand Miyajima not just as a destination, but as a living community.

As a private tour, the itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your interests and pace—whether you want to focus on history, photography, nature, or a more reflective visit.

This tour is ideal for travellers seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan