Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome…

Duration

7 hr

From pickup or the meeting point and back

Your call needs

10+ hours

Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard

Price

From US$214 per person

Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026

Group

Private · up to 8

Pickup arranged on booking

Why it is on this site

The two sights lie in opposite directions, and this is the site's hardest scheduling puzzle; the guide handles the ferry and train timings and can reverse the order to catch the high tide at the torii.
Admission to Itsukushima Shrine and the Peace Memorial Museum is included, and most guides grew up in Hiroshima.
The guide meets you at the cruise terminal; 40 reviews average 5.0.

Best for

First-time visitors on a full-day call who want both heavyweights and would rather not manage the logistics.

Think twice if

Fares for trains, ferries and trams are extra, as are food and drink; the faster boats or taxis the operator offers cost 2,300 to 8,000 yen one way. Pickup at the Itsukaichi berth costs 2,000 yen per booking, cash. The Peace Museum gets an hour, which is tight.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

Hiroshima · 1 hrThe tour departs from a hotel or train station in Hiroshima City; the order of the tour can be changed between Miyajima and Peace Park to see the Floating Torii Gate. We use public transportation. Travel time to Miyajima is 1 hour.
Itsukushima · 30 minA sacred spiritual island that has been called the island of God and worshipped since ancient times.
Itsukushima Shrine Torii · 15 minThe Torii Gate floats on the sea depending on the tide. Try to plan your visit around high tide.
Itsukushima Shrine · 20 minItsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site, is also a Japanese national treasure and is famous throughout the world as a shrine floating on the sea!
Daishoin Temple · 1 hrMiyajima's oldest, beautiful and unique temple with over 1200 years of history. Lots to see and do.
Senjokaku · seen in passingPart of the Itsukusima shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in 16th century. Large halls and wall-less spaces are quiet and peaceful. Shogun Hideyoshi order to built.
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street · 50 minYou can find local specialties such as oysters, conger eel rice, momiji manju and souvenirs!
Miyajima Port Sambashi Bridge · 1 hrWe will move toward Peace Memorial Park. Basically, we use a ferry, JR, or train. It takes about 1 hour. As an option, you can also take a direct boat (45 minutes) to Peace Memorial Park. Please check your email after booking for details.
Atomic Bomb Dome · 15 minAtomic Bomb Dome, a World Heritage Site. A historical structure that conveys the devastation of the atomic bombing.
Hypocenter monument · 15 minThe atomic bomb exploded 600 meters above this hospital. Standing here, you can experience the scene firsthand.
20 minLearn about the facts of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the reconstruction of the city by visiting several monuments.
Children's Peace Monument · 10 minThe famous tragic story of one girl "SADAKO". You can see many origami cranes.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · 1 hrThe museum exhibits a variety of photos and documents, and provides a glimpse into the reality of radiation exposure.

Included

Itsukushima shrine admission
Local Japanese Guide
Peace Memorial Museum admission
Customize in advance

Not included

Basic (non-JR Pass users)
Optional: fast boats, direct boats or taxis (¥2300~¥8000/one way)
Any food or drink are not included
Tips
Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge to pick up, payable in cash on the day.

Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Local Gem Tour Hiroshima.

Timing

Check your call first

This tour needs about 10 hours in port, counting the half hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Seven hours of touring by public transport between two sights in opposite directions; with getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard, plan on a call of about 10 hours.

Upcoming calls it fits

Fri, Oct 2 · Viking Venus · 14:00–Sat, Oct 3 18:00 · Ujina No.5
Mon, Oct 5 · Diamond Princess · 09:00–23:59 · Ujina No.5
Thu, Oct 8 · Azamara Pursuit · 08:00–22:00 · Ujina No.5
Tue, Oct 13 · Luminara · 08:00–18:00 · Ujina No.5
Tue, Oct 20 · Silver Moon · 07:00–17:00 · Ujina No.5
Wed, Oct 21 · Diamond Princess · 08:00–22:00 · Ujina No.5
Wed, Oct 21 · Viking Orion · 14:00–Thu, Oct 22 18:00 · Itsukaichi
Fri, Oct 23 · Luminara · 08:00–18:00 · Itsukaichi

From the official Hiroshima Prefecture schedule. 22 other upcoming calls are too short for it. Your line's all-aboard time decides — check it.

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Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

~4h with tram

Peace Memorial Museum & Dome

The reason your ship stops here.

Our guide to it →

~6h door to door

Miyajima & Itsukushima shrine

The vermilion gate in the sea, deer on the sand, oyster smoke in the lanes.

Our guide to it →

Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local5.0★ · 40 reviews · Private · up to 8From US$214 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with Local worth it from the Hiroshima cruise port?

Both of Hiroshima's big sights, the Peace Memorial and Miyajima's shrine, in one private seven-hour day with a local guide, by public transport. Best for: First-time visitors on a full-day call who want both heavyweights and would rather not manage the logistics.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 10 hours. The tour runs 7 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Seven hours of touring by public transport between two sights in opposite directions; with getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard, plan on a call of about 10 hours.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

Fares for trains, ferries and trams are extra, as are food and drink; the faster boats or taxis the operator offers cost 2,300 to 8,000 yen one way. Pickup at the Itsukaichi berth costs 2,000 yen per booking, cash. The Peace Museum gets an hour, which is tight.

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