Hiroshima - The Shrine Island
Joined 2018
Join me on a very memorable stroll through its ancient history - the "shrine island" Miyajima, a designated World Heritage Site. We'll get photos of the giant sentinal Torii Gate then visit the ancient Itsukushima Shrine also Daishoin Temple an equally important religious site and the stark mysteriously austere Senjokaku hall and adjacent Five-Story Pagoda. Enjoy an aerial gondola ride to some spectacular views and dine of fresh local fare.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel, or guests arrival point (Hiroshima Station, or cruise ship berth )
Hotel or Guest's arrival point.
Meet and head to the island to begin the historical tour
The Great Torii and The Itsukushima Shrine
Learn the history of why the gate and shrine were established and stroll the shrine.
Daishoin Temple
visit a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues set amidst a garden landscape and venture into its mysterious corridor
Lunch
enjoy fresh local fare, especially if you love oysters grilled in the shell!
My Misen Aerial Gondola Ride
Take the cable car gondola up to Mt Misen for spectacular views of the surrounding Seto Inland Sea and its myriad islands
Senjokaku
Visit the strikingly austere and immense spaciousness of the hall commissioned by one of Japan's ancient rulers
conclude tour
escort you back to your hotel or departure form Hiroshima
Ending Point
at your hoterl
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Transport:
If travelling on a JR Pass then pay for one short trip only = ¥220
**If NOT travelling on JR Pass: estimated total transit costs from Hiroshima city centre to and from the island: ¥1800 per person
**Guide's transit fares are NOT INCLUDED and please reimburse me for this cost.
**Guides lunch not included
Admission fees:
- Itsukushima Shrine: Adults: ¥300, High school students: ¥200, Elementary/Junior High School Students: ¥100
- Senjokaku ¥200
- Aerial Gondola (called the Ropeway) ¥2000/adult; ¥1000/children (6-12 years)
Tour Important Information
wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Guests should be able to walk a proximate total of 3 km total over the course of the day, at a comfortable pace during the tour across a mostly flat course with the exception of the castle museum where there are steps ascending three floors
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Once I send a requested tour offer I hold that date for 36 hours. Please note that I supply tours for several companies and I will close that date to enquiries via other providers for that period; if a booking is not made I reopen my availability. I am contractually obliged to accept bookings made for dates open on a provider site calendar; as such, I cannot guarantee availability until a booking is set. Thanks for your understanding.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Hugh C.
Hi!
Thanks for reviewing my profile.
I am Australian, from Sydney originally but my life with Japan and its culture and history spans 30 odd years and I have been a Hiroshima resident for 18 of those 30 years.
I joined GoWithGuide just recently but be assured I have led many tours in Hiroshima and more widely throughout metropolitan and regional Japan, sharing conversations about the unique society, its fascinating culture and history. I also have written several tourism blogs for inbound tour companies and also the Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Bureau.
I speak fluent Japanese and I have immersed myself in the experience of living here in modern and traditional culture and spent many years studying martial arts Aikido and Iaido. I also have a strong interest in Buddhist teachings. My Japanese calligraphy work over the years has been received recognition and several awards and commissions both in Japan and elsewhere.
I'm looking forward to spending a great experience sharing the culture and history of Hiroshima with you.
Reviews
Zdenek D.
“Hiroshima and Miyajima trip”
Nice trip with explanation of history
Hugh C.
Thanks very much
Nicola S.
“Action packed day seeing the key sights in Hiroshima ”
We were a group of 8 from a cruise ship who had arranged a walking tour with Hugh. He led the tour at a fairly smart pace and a couple in our group with some mobility issues did struggle a bit with uneven ground in the garden we visited. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we saw and enthusiastic in imparting his knowledge. He was very helpful in providing information as to how best to get back to our ship. Just a pointer for others - we didn't have time to stop for a drink or anything to eat during the tour.
Niki O.
“Excellent Guide in Hiroshima”
Hugh made our visit interesting and memorable. His historical knowledge gave us added insights to the people, their lives and circumstances and the effects of the events of 1945. He has an obvious interest in the history and culture of this location. We enjoyed his company, guidance and choice of lunch venue. We recommend him highly.
Hugh C.
Thanks Niki! It was a great pleasure sharing your day.
$341/ per group
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