
Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local worth booking?
Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local is a 8-hour experience in Hiroshima, Japan, from $224 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $224 per person
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day — Hiroshima’s powerful history and the timeless beauty of Miyajima. If your preferred hotel or meeting location is not listed, please provide it in the additional questions. Hiroshima is one of Japan's most popular travel destinations. While the city is internationally known for the atomic bombing, it has transformed into a vibrant city dedicated to peace. Beyond its powerful history, Hiroshima offers a rich local culture, delicious cuisine, and beautiful scenery. On this tour, you will explore the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island with a Hiroshima-born local guide. Along the way, you will gain insights that are difficult to discover on your own, including local stories, historical context, customs, and traditions passed down through generations. As a private tour, the experience can be tailored to your interests and pace, creating a more personal and meaningful journey through Hiroshima's past and present.
What you get
About this experience
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day — Hiroshima’s powerful history and the timeless beauty of Miyajima. If your preferred hotel or meeting location is not listed, please provide it in the additional questions. Hiroshima is one of Japan's most popular travel destinations. While the city is internationally known for the atomic bombing, it has transformed into a vibrant city dedicated to peace. Beyond its powerful history, Hiroshima offers a rich local culture, delicious cuisine, and beautiful scenery. On this tour, you will explore the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island with a Hiroshima-born local guide. Along the way, you will gain insights that are difficult to discover on your own, including local stories, historical context, customs, and traditions passed down through generations. As a private tour, the experience can be tailored to your interests and pace, creating a more personal and meaningful journey through Hiroshima's past and present.
What's included
Included
- Miyajima Visitor Tax
- Pre-tour consultation and itinerary customization
- Private guided tour with a local Hiroshima guide
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Admission fees
Not included
- High-speed ferry from Hiroshima Port to Miyajima (Required for cruise ship guests - One-way)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional high-speed boat between Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima
What you'll see and do
Itsukushima
From Hiroshima Station, it takes about 60 minutes to reach Miyajima Island by train and ferry. Depending on your meeting point, transportation may include a streetcar and ferry. For a faster and more scenic option, an optional speedboat takes you directly to the island in about 45 minutes.
60 minutes here
Itsukushima Shrine Torii
One of the most iconic images of Japan, this massive torii gate is often featured in travel advertisements. It appears to float on the sea, creating a breathtaking scene that changes with the tides and the changing light.
20 minutes here
Itsukushima Shrine
One of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites with a history of over 1,400 years. Known for its elegant vermilion buildings constructed over the water, the shrine appears to float gracefully on the sea at high tide.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Daishoin Temple
The guide’s personal favorite. With beautiful wooden halls and charming, uniquely expressive statues, this hidden gem often exceeds visitors’ expectations. Many guests leave with a smile, saying it was one of their favorite stops.
60 minutes here
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
A lively street lined with local crafts, snacks, restaurants, and souvenir shops. You can also try Hiroshima’s famous maple-leaf-shaped cakes, called momiji manju. Please note that the strolling time may vary depending on how much time you have left on the island.
80 minutes here
Miyajima Port Sambashi Bridge
Continue to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park by ferry and streetcar (approximately 75 minutes). For a faster option, you can choose an optional speedboat that takes you directly to the park in about 45 minutes.
70 minutes here
Atomic Bomb Dome
As one of the few structures to survive the 1945 atomic bombing, this building stands as a powerful symbol of both destruction and hope. Our guide will share its history and explain Hiroshima’s path from devastation to becoming a city dedicated to peace.
20 minutes here
Hypocenter of Atomic Bombing
A stone monument marking the hypocenter — the exact spot directly beneath the point where the atomic bomb exploded in the air.
10 minutes here
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Explore the park's major monuments while learning about Hiroshima's history before and after the atomic bombing, as well as the meanings behind the memorials. Hiroshima-born local guides may also share family stories related to the bombing and its aftermath, helping bring Hiroshima's history to life.
40 minutes here
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
After visiting Peace Memorial Park, you will enter the museum for a self-guided visit. Through authentic artifacts, photographs, and personal testimonies, you will gain a deeper understanding of the atomic bombing and its impact on the people of Hiroshima.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MOMIJIMARU JAPAN
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The highlight of our trip in Japan!
Yuka was amazing! This tour was the highlight of our cruise to Japan. Her communication prior to our trip was outstanding. Finding her was easy as she was exactly where she said she would be. Because of timing logistics, I requested that we reverse the order of the tour and Yuka was more than accommodating. Her flexibility was greatly appreciated by our group of four. We feel Yuka went out of her way to ensure we had a fabulous time. She found a new restaurant for us to have lunch that was so fun. We had plenty of time for shopping and she recommended a shop where I could get beautiful chopsticks and have them engraved. What a great gift to bring home. When the tour was over, Yuka walked us to where we would get on a high-speed boat, pre-ordered our tickets back to the cruise port for us, and insured we knew exactly where to go to get back to our cruise ship. Everything today was perfectly orchestrated and ran like clockwork. We had no worries about getting back to our ship on time. We highly recommend a tour with Yuka and if we are ever back in Hiroshima we will certainly book with her again.
via Viator
Excellent tour led by Marin
Marin did a great job leading the group. The day flew by and was very meaningful and fun. I’d recommend Marin as your guide
via Tripadvisor
Learned So Much
Yuka was an excellent tour guide! She communicated early with us to Nolan a perfect day. We learned so much and had a chance to enjoy many delicious treats. It was all very smooth and informative!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so glad the weather finally cleared up for you in Hiroshima after your unusual experiences in Tokyo and Kyoto. It was wonderful hearing about your family's tradition of taking turns choosing a new country to explore each year. I wish your family many more wonderful adventures ahead!
via Tripadvisor
Hiroshima Day Trip
Yuka was an excellent tour guide - knowledgeable and efficient!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure guiding you, and I wish you many more wonderful adventures ahead.
via Tripadvisor
Yuka is an amazing guide!
We had a great time spending the day in Miyajima with Yuka. She was very engaging and patient with our 4 kids and added so much context to our visit. I would highly recommend for folks looking for an English speaking guide and new to the Hiroshima area.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review! Traveling abroad with four kids can definitely be a challenge since they all have different interests. Each of them has such a wonderful personality, and I really wish I could have gotten to know them even more! We were also so lucky with the nice, comfortable temperature. I would love to welcome you back to Hiroshima anytime. Wishing you all the best on your adventures!
via Tripadvisor
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
- $224 to $62,500
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by MOMIJIMARU, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.6.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hiroshima.
How much does Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local cost?
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Prices start at $224 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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local 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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hiroshima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local?
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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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local 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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local?
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Around 3 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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local 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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local?
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Included: Miyajima Visitor Tax; Pre-tour consultation and itinerary customization; Private guided tour with a local Hiroshima guide; Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.); and Admission fees. Not included: High-speed ferry from Hiroshima Port to Miyajima (Required for cruise ship guests - One-wa; Food and drinks; Personal expenses; and Optional high-speed boat between Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 100 listed pickup locations in and around Hiroshima. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local 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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local?
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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 Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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