Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 1,594 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide worth booking?
Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide is a 8-hour experience in Hiroshima, Japan, from $202 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 1,594 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 89 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (1,594)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $202 per person
This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both Hiroshima and Miyajima! To start your day, meet your tour guide at your hotel, then visit famous sites such as Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Shukkeien Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle. Your guide will customize your private tour in detail according to your interests. Eight-hours is the perfect amount of time to check out both Hiroshima and Miyajima island. We strongly suggest visiting both places when you come to this part of Japan. 24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. 10 Persons max per tour. You cannot combine multiple groups.
What you get
About this experience
This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both Hiroshima and Miyajima! To start your day, meet your tour guide at your hotel, then visit famous sites such as Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Shukkeien Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle. Your guide will customize your private tour in detail according to your interests. Eight-hours is the perfect amount of time to check out both Hiroshima and Miyajima island. We strongly suggest visiting both places when you come to this part of Japan. 24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. 10 Persons max per tour. You cannot combine multiple groups.
What's included
Included
- Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'Itinerary' list
- Meet up with guide in Hiroshima on foot
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Not included
- Optional: Transportation fees, Ferry, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Miyajima Visitor tax of (Cash only)
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
What you'll see and do
Hiroshima
Please note that the duration of this tour has been changed from 7 hours to 8 hours, effective November 6th, 2024. If your reservation was made before November 6th, 2024, your tour will still be 7 hours and you will be charged for the 7 hour tour only. We kindly ask for your cooperation in reviewing the tour duration details in the confirmation email you received. Thank you for your understanding.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園, Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area. Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities. Admission Fee: ¥200
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō), also called the Carp Castle, is a notable example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city. Its grounds are surrounded by a moat, and the castle precincts include a shrine, historic ruins, and reconstructed Ninomaru (second bailey) buildings. Built in 1589 by the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto, Hiroshima Castle was an important seat of power in Western Japan. Like the rest of the city, it was destroyed by the atomic bombing in 1945. ※Please note that Hiroshima Castle’s main keep has been closed to the public since March 2026 due to safety concerns. The castle can still be viewed from the outside, while the Ninomaru buildings, Ninomaru Museum Shop, and Sannomaru area remain open to visitors.
90 minutes here
Shukkeien
Shukkeien is a Japanese garden in Hiroshima, designated as one of Japan’s Top 100 Historical Parks and a National Scenic Spot. This article introduces the highlights of the garden, access information, and other tips to enjoy it.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Miyajima
Miyajima is one of Japan’s most scenic destinations, famous for the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Walk through charming streets, meet the island’s friendly deer, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this historic island. With a local guide, you’ll learn about the island’s culture, history, and hidden spots beyond the main tourist areas.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima (宮島) is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views. While officially named Itsukushima, the island is more commonly referred to as Miyajima, Japanese for "shrine island". This is because the island is so closely related to its key shrine, Itsukushima Shrine, in the public's mind. Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water. Miyajima is a romantic place, best enjoyed by staying overnight at one of the island's ryokan. While there are usually many day tourists, in the evening the area becomes much quieter and more peaceful. There are also wild deer on the island that have become accustomed to people. In the day the deer wander around the same sites as the tourists, and in the evening they sleep along the walking paths. Admission Fee: ¥300
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Tenshinkaku(天心閣) is a Japanese old house looked single-story house cafe in Miyajima which is located on a hill. You can enjoy beautiful view of Toyokuni shrine, five-story pagoda and Seto island sea at once.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Guide Agency
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,591 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
1,591 verified traveler reviews for Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A most memorable day
We were blessed to have Sei as our guide. He hosted our day with passion, respect, and an educational narrative we will remember. Visiting Hiroshima’s memorial park was a sombre experience. Thank you Sei for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and your home city.
via Viator
Hiroshima amazing
Fantastic tour, learning about the city, the shrines, the deers, the history.
via Tripadvisor
Hiroshima tour
When we first planned our trip to Hiroshima, my sister and I didn’t know what to expect, but after arranging our tour with Akie, she immediately messaged us months in advance which helped ease our concerns. On the day she came to our hotel, she was so friendly and welcoming. She explained all our options for transport for the day and proceeded to take us around the beautiful sites of Miyajima island in the morning, and then we went to an amazing, traditional Japanese Anago-meshi restaurant. To end the tour we were shown the peace memorial park, whilst this was a heavy topic she made sure we were okay throughout all of the tour and was so insightful, answering all our questions. We also mentioned that we loved sushi so she helped recommend good restaurants to us and we managed to try one of them out- it ended up being one of the best quality sushi restaurants we’ve been to during our first Japan holiday with reasonable prices too. Overall she is a lovely person and very knowledgeable about the local area and having lived in multiple areas of Japan, she is very well versed in the cultures of Japan. Would highly recommend her for anyone wanting to learn more about the Japanese culture/history and wish her all the best! Thank you again Akie for the brilliant day together- we will treasure it forever!
via Tripadvisor
Great private tour with Minori.
Minori showed us so much. We were on a group tour and splitting from the group for the day, and it was well worth it. The best experience we had that day was the restaurant she chose, a place that a tourist wouldn’t have found. Thank you Minori.
via Viator
Hiroshi was great, we...
Hiroshi was great, we highly recommend him He is well informed and freely shared his knowledge of the events and the area we visited. He was very helpful in navigating thru the crowds to make our experiences more enjoyable
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $202 to $61,700
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 558
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Japan Guide Agency, who run 223 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.1 and 6 in the 90+ Club.
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Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hiroshima.
How much does Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide cost?
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Prices start at $202 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hiroshima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hiroshima is not rushed.
Is Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 1,594 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Hiroshima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide?
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Around 558 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hiroshima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hiroshima and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hiroshima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hiroshima?
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On Outty we rank every Hiroshima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour, Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites, Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hiroshima?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide?
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Included: Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'Itinerary' list; Meet up with guide in Hiroshima on foot; and Licensed Local English Speaking Guide. Not included: Optional: Transportation fees, Ferry, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses; Miyajima Visitor tax of (Cash only); Private Vehicle; and You cannot combine multiple tour groups. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 143 listed pickup locations in and around Hiroshima. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide offered in?
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It is offered in Japanese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hiroshima. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide?
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Across 1,594 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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