Private tour in Hiroshima Joy J
up to 8 people
8 hours
Walking
1
Joy J.
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Hiroshima's most famous sights are both impressive UNESCO sites- beautiful to visit any time of year. I recommend seeing them on different days if possible, but if you only have one day to see both, this tour is for you. Full-day tour of Hiroshima's top-2 sights: Miyajima island (Itsukushima) and Hiroshima city - the most popular and most impressive key sights. Important themes of peace, history, resilience, culture, traditions, heritage, locally-made products and natural beauty. We can finish this tour in about 8 hrs depending on our walking pace, level of interest and stops. (It is difficult to do both locations in less than 7 hours) The fee for this tour covers guiding & communication assistance to engage with locals. I can cover my own transportation, entry & food/drink costs. Guests should cover their own travel, entry fees and transportation - plan for additional 5, 000 per person to cover any food and drink. (JR pass covers JR train & JR ferry & JR bus)
1) Travel to the island of Miyajima by train and ferry + Visit the stunning Otori - giant "floating" tori gate and "floating" shrine (60-90 min) + Visit one of Japan's most significant Buddhist temples Daishoin (1 hour) +Visit high-quality local shops and get snacks, drinks or a meal if you'd like (30 minutes +) 2) Travel to Hiroshima city by tram, train, or boat for the second Hiroshima part of the tour + (if we have time) Hiroshima castle, shrine, A-bombed trees and historical ruins + (if we have time) Shukkei-en zen gardens + Take our time to walk through Hiroshima's peace park: UNESCO A-bomb dome and its meaningful memorials. (I do not go inside the museum with guests as it is a personal experience but I usually spend 30-60 minutes with guests walking around the peace park grounds). The itinerary is flexible and catered to suit your pace and interests.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
If you enjoy walking and the weather is fine, we can do this tour by train, ferry and on foot. The cost of transportation roundtrip for those without a rail pass is about 2000 yen per person. If you want to take the boat from the peace park to Miyajima island it costs 2300 per person one way. If you have a JR Rail pass, you will be able to use the JR sightseeing bus, train and ferry for free
Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 732-0822 Japan
Hiroshima Cruise Port, Your Hotel, Hiroshima Train Station or Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Museum Entrance
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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