Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima

What you'll do

With your local insider as a GPS, guidebook, and Google, you’ll discover more than just Hiroshima’s tragic World War II history. Experience its rich ancient culture and the modern Hiroshima of today: a vibrant hub of friendly locals, pristine parks, tightly-packed sake bars, and plenty of okonomiyaki (savory pancake) restaurants serving Hiroshima’s “soul food”. You could visit the striking symbol of the city, the Atomic Bomb Dome, stroll down the soft sand of the Bayside Beach or explore ancient shrines and temples – from hydrangea-lined Jinguji-temple to Itsukushima. On Miyajima Island, see nature at its most impressive: lush forests, turquoise ocean, and the iconic “floating” torii gate: a shrine that’s partially submerged at high tide.

Where you’ll go

Take the bullet train northwest of Fukuoka to Hiroshima, a city on Honshu Island, where you’ll discover this peaceful city’s strength, beauty, and devastating history for yourself. Your host will lead you through the Naka Ward, home to the bustling city center and famous historical memorials. At the north end of an island formed by two of Hiroshima’s rivers – Ota and Motoyasu – you’ll see the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome, before discovering modern Hiroshima through a local’s eyes on a serene stroll through 400-year-old Shukkei-en garden, or in the downtown entertainment district, neon-lit Nagerekawa. And a taste of ancient Japan is just a 10-mile ferry ride away on the breathtakingly beautiful Miyajima island.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 10 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other location in central Fukuoka

Experience outline

  • Let a host organize a trip on the bullet train to Hiroshima – one of Japan’s most historically significant locations
  • Explore the city’s devastating World War II history at the many memorial parks and museums
  • See how successfully the city has rebuilt itself into a cosmopolitan hub of pristine parks, gardens, restaurants, and nightlife
  • Take the ferry to Miyajima island and see the iconic “floating” Great Torii Gate
  • Have your local host on hand to share stories of the city, and give tips and recommendations for the rest of your vacation

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 10 hours with a host
  • Walking experience ( other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (Shinkansen Round Trip Train Tickets will incur an additional cost of $183 per person if you do not hold a Japan Rail Pass)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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