From Hiroshima: Hiroshima & Miyajima Bus Tour with UNESCO-Listed Peace Memorial Park, Museum & Itsukushima Shrine

About this experience

Hiroshima & Miyajima Bus Tour This comprehensive day tour takes you to two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one carefully planned itinerary. You'll explore Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then take a ferry to Miyajima Island to visit the famous Itsukushima Shrine with its floating torii gate. Your licensed English-speaking guide provides context and stories throughout the 7.5-hour experience, starting and ending at Hiroshima Station. The tour covers the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima city centre. After lunch (optional upgrade for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki), you'll board a ferry to Miyajima Island. Here you'll have included access to Itsukushima Shrine and free time to explore Omotesando Street and visit Daishoin Temple. The coach features air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and multilingual audio commentary in six languages. What is Included Full-day bus tour to Hiroshima landmarks and Miyajima Island Licensed English-speaking guide Multilingual audio guide on bus (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Ukrainian) Round-trip ferry tickets to Miyajima Admission to Itsukushima Shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Optional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki lunch AC coach transport with free Wi-Fi Good to Know The tour lasts approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes, returning to Hiroshima Station around 5:30pm. Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station 15 minutes before departure. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll cover both city streets and natural paths on Miyajima Island. The bus and ferry are wheelchair and stroller accessible with advance notice. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and cash or card for shopping on Miyajima. You can choose a tour option with or without lunch - vegetarian options are available on request when booking. The tour operates in all weather conditions. For more ways to explore Japan's cultural heritage, consider a Kyoto day trip from Osaka or discover Osaka Castle guided tour for additional historical insights into Japan's fascinating past.

Highlights

• Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single 7.5-hour tour
• Walk through Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Museum
• Ferry across to Miyajima Island to see the floating torii gate
• Explore Itsukushima Shrine, one of Japan's most revered Shinto sites
• Licensed English-speaking guide provides context throughout
• Departs from and returns to Hiroshima Station for easy access

What is included

• Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
• Bus transport between all tour sites
• Ferry to Miyajima Island
• Entry to Peace Memorial Museum
• Visit to Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii gate
• Visit to Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park

Before you go

Arrive at Hiroshima Station at least 15 minutes before departure; latecomers will not be accommodated Wear comfortable shoes for walking and outdoor sites Tour goes ahead in all weather; bring weather-appropriate clothes and an umbrella if needed Notify in advance for wheelchair access or dietary restrictions; last-minute menu changes cannot be made Bring cash or a card for personal purchases on Miyajima Island

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.