Hiroshima Shrine Tours

Discover the heart of Hiroshima in one enriching day with this guided tour. Starting from Hiroshima, take a ferry to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine and enjoy its iconic floating torii, charming streets, local specialties, and freely roaming deer. Return to Hiroshima, where the tour ends for those visiting only Miyajima, or continue to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to see the Atomic Bomb Dome and other monuments honoring the 1945 bombing. This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. With smooth transportation and logistics arranged for you, it's ideal for those who want to experience the essence of Hiroshima and Miyajima in a single, unforgettable day.

Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and start your journey to Miyajima, one of Japan’s most scenic and spiritual destinations. Travel by train and ferry to the island and visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, where the famous red torii gate rises from the sea. Stroll along Omotesando Shopping Street. In the afternoon, return to Hiroshima city to explore its powerful history. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolizing peace, and walk through the Peace Memorial Park, stopping at monuments dedicated to the victims. At the Peace Memorial Museum, learn deeply about Hiroshima’s past through moving exhibits. End the day with a relaxing walk in Shukkeien Garden, a 17th-century Japanese landscape garden filled with ponds, tea houses, and seasonal flowers. Surrounded by nature, you will find a moment of calm reflection before returning to Hiroshima Station. Your guide will share stories, cultural insights, and recommendations, making this a memorable day.

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 travelers seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience.

Visit the famous Itsukushima Shrine and the summit of Miyajima on a guided tour. Learn about the culture of Miyajima, where the beliefs of the sea and the mountains coexist.

Discover Miyajima’s sacred seascape on a private charter cruise from Miyahama Onsen. In a 1-hour one-way or 1h20 round-trip voyage, experience a maritime pilgrimage to Itsukushima Shrine, viewing its towering 16m torii from the water (tide permitting) and performing the traditional two bows, two claps, one bow. Cruise the Ōno Seto sea route to observe oyster rafts and learn about Hiroshima’s oyster cultivation, enjoy coastal scenery where traces of Yayoi-period dwellings remain, and admire Mt. Misen’s primeval forest and reclining Kannon silhouette. The tour also visits two of Miyajima’s “Seven Seaside Shrines” — Suyaura and Mitoko (the latter marking the deity’s temporary enshrinement; note its distinctive cracked-rock crest). Calm Seto Inland waters make for a peaceful, reflective sail. Please check tide schedules for best viewing; 1% of sales supports mountain safety and environmental conservation.

There is no doubt that Itsukushima Shrine is one of the best places to visit if you come to Japan. There are so many things to see and do at this shrine, but the architecture, built to float above the sea, is perhaps the greatest of all its attractions. Why is this shrine floating on the sea? It is related to the fact that this shrine is dedicated to the goddesses of the sea. It is also said that this type of architecture was adopted to prevent damage to the island behind the shrine, since the island itself was considered to be the dwelling place of the gods. These religious roots and architectural innovations are valuable and were the reason the shrine was recognized as a World Heritage site. For more details, please visit this place with a guide and feel the charm for yourself.

Discover the charm of circling around the World Heritage island of Miyajima! Embark on a sea journey around Miyajima aboard a comfortable cruiser. Departing from Miyahama Onsen on the opposite side of Miyajima, you will circumnavigate the island, paying visits to Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and the seven shrines from the sea. The surroundings of Miyajima boast a size approaching the top 10 among the Seto Inland Sea's 700 islands, covering about 30 km. While Miyajima is strongly associated with Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, along its coastline, numerous shrines (commonly known as Nanaura Shrines) are scattered. The practice of visiting these shrines in the seven inlets is known as Nanaura Meguri. The Nanaura Meguri has a history dating back 1500 years, serving as a ritual for purifying the mind and body. Embark on this journey, and think about the individuals who shaped Japan's history.