Hiroshima Shore Excursion: Miyajima & A-bomb Sites
What to expect
What You'll Get
Learn more about the history of the A-bomb and discover Miyajima Island. A perfect tour for cruise ship passengers.
Our Japan shore adventures are created by Western destination experts who live in Japan combined with local Japanese tour specialists to showcase all the best attractions in Japan and provide a unique understanding of Japan from a Western point of view. This is why our Japan tour packages are the most comprehensive and unparalleled.
Highlights
- Tour the most popular Hiroshima and Miyajima spots in private transportation;
- Learn about the history of the A-Bomb from a knowledgeable local guide;
- Explore two World Heritage Sites;
- Enjoy the fantastic cherry blossoms in spring (see photos below);
- Private English-speaking tour guide.
- Cruise passengers: You may get this excursion for free if you book the cruise through us.
- For land tour, please visit Hiroshima and Miyajima Private Tour program.
Tour Brief
Take a ferry to scenic Miyajima Island and see the famous Itsukushima Shrine. Visit the A-Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Have the tasty savory pancake called "okonomiyaki," famous in this area. Join our Hiroshima shire excursion, and see two UNESCO World Heritage sites - Itsukushima Shrine and the A-Bomb Dome. Enjoy the beauty of over 1,900 cherry blossom trees in spring.
Cruise passengers: You may get this excursion for FREE if you book the cruise through us or transferring your existing reservation to us (meaning we are your travel agent who booked the cruise for you with nothing changed). Please contact us to learn how.
Hiroshima Shore ADVENTURE
Itinerary
*The departure time depends on your ship's arrival time and date. Sample Itinerary.
10:00 Depart from Hiroshima Port and head towards the pier of Miyajima
11:00 Take the ferry from Miyajima pier to Miyajima itself
11:10 Explore Miyajima, which hosts one of Japan’s Top Three Sights. Feed the deer around Miyajima, and walk in the sand around Itsukushima Shrine
12:50 Take the ferry back from Miyajima to the main island
13:30 Have lunch at Hassei, a restaurant that serves okonomiyaki, a basic crepe-like pancake date back to the Edo period (self-pay)
15:00 Visit the core landmarks of Hiroshima – learn about the history of the A-Bomb Dome and the various monuments in the area, one of them being the Hiroshima Peace Park, where you can enter the museum and hear testimonials from survivors of the atomic bomb
17:00 Return to Hiroshima Port
Included
Not Included
Not Included
- English-speaking guide
- Public transport or private transfer
- Tea experience
- Admission fees
Not Included
Not Included
Not Included
- Local lunch
- Any personal expenses incurred
Starting Point
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Hiroshima Port
3-chome, Ujinakaigan, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 734-0011
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
- 15 days prior: free of charge
- 30-16 days prior: 50% of tour price
Cycling on brand new 24 speed Trek FX hybrid bikes
Hiroshima Biking Tour
Join small group bike tours to discover Hiroshima. Combining the unique atmosphere of the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome with beautiful Japanese gardens, shinto shrines, riverside paths and all manner of unexpected photo opportunities, our bike rides keep you safe, informed and entertained as you pedal the streets.
SAILING NEXT YEAR? EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
We highly recommend that you book our shore excursions now if you will be taking a cruise in 2024. 2023 has already seen large crowds, and 2024 will see even more. We expect many tourists will be unable to book their shore excursions in 2024, so please make your plan as soon as possible.
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