Private Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine…

Duration

5 hr

From pickup or the meeting point and back

Your call needs

8+ hours

Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard

Price

From US$156 per person

Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026

Group

Private · up to 10

Pickup arranged on booking

Why it is on this site

The guide explains how Shinto, Buddhism and nature fit together on the island, and why it has been treated as sacred for centuries.
Shrine admission is included, and the plan gives time to Daisho-in, which the operator calls the island's oldest temple.
Private to your group, with 35 reviews averaging 5.0.

Best for

Travellers who have chosen Miyajima over the Peace Park and want it explained.

Think twice if

Transport fares and meals are extra (optional fast boats or taxis cost 2,500 to 8,500 yen one way). The listing mentions meeting at a hotel or Hiroshima Station, not the ship, so confirm a cruise terminal meeting. Miyajima is simple to reach on your own by train or tram and ferry.

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.
Miyajima · 30 minVisit a spiritual island "MIYAJIMA" that has been revered as the gods' island since ancient times. Deer, the messengers of the gods, welcome you!
Itsukushima Shrine Torii · 15 minThe Floating Torii gate appears on the sea when the tide is high. At low tide, you can walk by it and be impressed by its size and beauty!
Itsukushima Shrine · 30 minItsukushima Shrine floats on the sea and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This shrine, also a national treasure, changes its appearance with the ebb and flow of the tide. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the majestic Heian-period Japanese architecture.
Daishoin Temple · 45 minDaisho-in Temple is a unique and rare temple. The oldest temple on Miyajima, it is located in the midst of rich nature and has many attractions. This temple was loved by Shogun Hideyoshi and many other influential people, and is a must-see!
Senjokaku · 20 minPart 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 · 40 minStroll Omotesando shopping street. Lined with food stores and souvenir stores selling Miyajima's specialty products such as oysters, conger eel rice bowl, and momiji manju (steamed buns). Momiji-manju hand-baking workshops are also available.
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.

Included

Itsukushima shrine admission
Japanese Local Tour Guide
Customize in advance
Pick up on foot

Not included

Basic (non-JR Pass users)/ JR Pass users: visitor's tax ¥100/person
Optional: fast boats, direct boats or taxis (¥2500~¥8500/one way)
Meals
Tips

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 8 hours in port, counting the half hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. The listed meeting points are central hotels or Hiroshima Station; from the Ujina berth, tram Line 5 to the station takes 29 minutes.

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
Thu, Oct 8 · Silver Moon · 08:00–17:00 · Itsukaichi
Sat, Oct 10 · Celebrity Millennium · 11:30–21:00 · Ujina No.5
Tue, Oct 13 · Luminara · 08:00–18:00 · Ujina No.5
Wed, Oct 14 · Star Seeker · 10:00–19:00 · Ujina No.5
Sun, Oct 18 · Star Seeker · 08:00–17:00 · Ujina No.5

From the official Hiroshima Prefecture schedule. 1 other upcoming call is 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.

~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.

Private Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine, Island Nature & Local Guide5.0★ · 35 reviews · Private · up to 10From US$156 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Private Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine, Island Nature & Local Guide worth it from the Hiroshima cruise port?

A private five-hour Miyajima day with a local guide: the torii, Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple and the shopping street, at your own pace. Best for: Travellers who have chosen Miyajima over the Peace Park and want it explained.

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

About 8 hours. The tour runs 5 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. The listed meeting points are central hotels or Hiroshima Station; from the Ujina berth, tram Line 5 to the station takes 29 minutes.

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?

Transport fares and meals are extra (optional fast boats or taxis cost 2,500 to 8,500 yen one way). The listing mentions meeting at a hotel or Hiroshima Station, not the ship, so confirm a cruise terminal meeting. Miyajima is simple to reach on your own by train or tram and ferry.

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