Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

By MagicalTrip Inc.

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5h 30m
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Overview

-Head to the beautiful Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrineSee the famous Torii gates and enter Itsukushima Shrine. Your friendly local guide will you tell you about their background in Miyajima and their cultural signifiance to Japan.

-Learn deeperExplore Daishoin Temple, Momijidani Park and learn about the 5 story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Here your friendly local guide will teach you next about Buddhism's role in Japan and this temple's significance to the island.

-Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicaciesTo finish off your culutral highlights walking tour, your guide will introduce you to some of the local delicacies available such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings among other delicious sweet and savoury treats!

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Activity location

Miyajima
- Miyajima-cho,
- 738-8501, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

1-chōme-3-26 Miyajimaguchi
- 26 3
- 739-0411, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

5h 30m
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:30am

Price details

$102.58 x 1 Adult$102.58

Total

Until Mon, Oct 13

What's included, what's not

Tour photos
Entrance fee to all shrines, temples and museum in the tour
5.5 hours with a Hiroshima's local guide
Hiroshima Local Lunch
Additional foods and drinks (Avaible for purchase)
Ferry fee to Miyajima (500yen ($4) round-trip)

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available but limited. Unfortunately, gluten-free lunch is not available. All ages are welcome on this tour. Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention. Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

Activity itinerary

Miyajima

Start Miyajima Walking Tour After gathering, we will board a ferry to Miyajima. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic Otorii, Miyajima's symbol, during the boat ride. Upon reaching Miyajima, friendly deer will welcome you. We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.

Miyajima

We'll stroll along the coast to the Otorii Gate and then proceed to Itsukushima Shrine.

Itsukushima Shrine

1h
Admission ticket included

Let's take a picture with the shrine as a backdrop! Constructed during the Heian period (794-1192), the shrine's distinctive architecture, resilient to the tides' ebb and flow, adds to its allure.

Daishoin Temple

Your local guide will explain on Buddhism and the statues. Daisho-in Temple is the main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The name of the temple is Takiyama, and it is also known as Takiyama Daisho-in Suisei-ji Temple. It is the oldest temple on Miyajima, and as the annex temple of Itsukushima Shrine, it has presided over rituals and supervised the priests of the shrine. The temple's principal deity is Miki-Daigongen.

Momijidani Park

Take photos here

Senjokaku

Explanation of the visit Senjamikaku is the common name for the main hall of Itsukushima Shrine's Terminal Shrine, Toyokuni Shrine, a shrine building located on Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the common name for the main building of Toyokuni Shrine, the last shrine of Itsukushima Shrine. It is called Sentamikaku because it is the size of 857 tatami mats.

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

Get local street food in Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street A bustling shopping street. Lined with souvenir stores and food stalls offering grilled oysters and other delicacies.

Location

Activity location

Miyajima
- Miyajima-cho,
- 738-8501, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

1-chōme-3-26 Miyajimaguchi
- 26 3
- 739-0411, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

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