Miyajima Island, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, has long been regarded as an Island of Gods on the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. It is a romantic and historical island where Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage site, is located, along with the Virgin Forest of Mt. Misen, and numerous preserved shrines, temples and historical monuments.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your request place in Hiroshima
seeing a big Torii gate, Itsukushima shrine, five story pagoda and Buddist hall
visiting Daishoin temple
having lunch ( Okonomiyaki or conger eel and Oyster or your request)
Ending Point
at your request place in Hiroshima
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee and tour coordination
transportation fee、around 700 yen per person (you and guide), Lunch around 1000 yen per person (you and guide) admission fee, 300 yen per person. any snack and shopping during a tour.
If you have JR pass, you can use it for JR train and ferry to Miyajima.
Miyajima is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is a very romantic and relaxing place. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views.
you can walk around Miyajima to see Itsukushima shrine, in the public's mind. Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water, Five story pagoda and Buddist hall.
you can also visit Daishoin temple, one of the most important temples of Shingon Buddhism. It features a variety of buildings, statues and other religious objects for visitors to admire.
There are also wild deer on the island that have become accustomed to people. In the day the deer wander around the island.
Oyster landed in Hiroshima is very big and thick tasty, and Hiroshima is the number one of landing of oysters in Japan. There are some oyster shops that serve grilled oysters and vinegared fresh oysters to visitors in the Miyajima Island.
Okonomiyaki is the most famous as Hiroshima soul food, cooked with superposition of cabbage, bean sprouts, pork, egg and noodles, which is soba or udon, on thin flour dough spread like crepe.
At low tide, you are able to walk to Otorii Gate but when the tide flows it looks like the shrine is floating on water.
This idea to make the temple look different according to the tide will be only found here in Itsukushima shrine.
The tour may be changed according to the whether condition.
I am usually available from 9:00until 5pm.
I also prefer a month advanced booking your request date since I have another job and need to arrange.
I am sorry but I am available from 9:00am until 3pm on Thursday for a while. I appreciate your understanding and look forward to your request.
Hi everyone.
I'm Kazumi. I am a qualified tour guide.I have been guiding Hiroshima since 2010.
Through guiding Hiroshima, I can give my guests my knowledge of this area and Japanese culture. At the same time, I can learn their understanding of Japan and the differences between our culture and theirs, which is very interesting. I also believe that meeting with local people is the best way to know the area. I was born and grew up in Hiroshima. I am very happy to give you wonderful time and memories in Hiroshima. I am really looking forward to hearing from you.
Scott W.
“Hiroshima highlighted with local insights ”
Kazumi’s local knowledge combined with her friendly easygoing personality made her the perfect guide. A sombre and reflective morning spent visiting the peace park and museum was followed by a wonderful lunch of crispy okonomiyaki. Our afternoon was a visit to the delightful Miyajima Island.
Dean H.
“Outstanding Tour”
Kazumi was simply amazing. Her local knowledge is extensive and she easily relays this in her relaxed conversational guide mode. Thank you Kazumi for making our day so relaxing and informative.
Kazumi M.
Thank you so much for your review! Dean and Russell. I am glad that you had a great time in Hiroshima. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan, especially Carp game and Harajuku shopping! Thank you again and take care Kazumi
Glenis G.
“Wonderful day with Kazumi ”
We had an amazing day with Kazumi. She was so knowledgeable and gave us a great insight to the history and culture . Kazumi was so understanding and adapted the itinerary as I was poorly and we were able to continue the tour the following day . Thank you for a lovely day and giving us some happy memories
$142/ per group