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Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial from Osaka
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Joined 2019
Miyajima is an island of gods in the Seto Inland Sea. Vermilion painted torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine, which was built in shallow water in front of the island in the Middle Ages look like they are floating on the sea. Let's think together why this island is the island of gods and why a shrine was built here. After visiting Miyajima, we will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Genbaku (Atomic Bomb) Dome that remained at the epicenter.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Shin-Osaka station
- At the Central Tickets Gate
Miyajima
We will cross to Miyajima Island by a ferry boat and visit cultural assets such as Itsukushima Shrine and five-storied pagoda etc We will have a light meal at the venders lined up along the approach.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Genbaku (Atomic Bomb) Dome
After returning to Hiroshima from Miyajima, we will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Genbaku (Atomic Bomb) Dome.
Osaka
Ending Point
JR Shin-Osaka station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Insurance
Transportation fare, entrance fees and lunch for the guest and guide
I will have to ask you to pay my transportation cost of JPY22,000 between Osaka and Hiroshima (Miyajima).
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Tour Important Information
Tours are NOT covered by insurance.
Transportation fare (JR tickets); JPY 23,760 round trip per person, entrance fee; JPY 500 per person and lunch for guests and guide are NOT included. Ask for details.
Direct payment for tickets, lunch and others will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE "JR PASS", PLEASE INFORM ME BEFORE BOOKIG.
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 2019
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.
Hi!
I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.
I am very good at cultural heritages.
And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.
I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.
I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka and other places as I was a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.
I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.
If you need a good guide in the Tokyo area, I have a friend on GoWithGuide I can recommend you!
Reviews
Luke M.
“Miro Muro Heritage Tour”
When my wife and I planned our trip to Japan one thing we knew we wanted to do was to learn more about where my family roots are in Wakayama. In particular, the oceanside village of Mio Mura. We are so incredibly grateful for Hiroyuki. From the start, he went above and beyond for us. I shared my family's story with him and even before we met him in Japan he was already proactive into researching any family connections that were still in Mio Mura. He even reached out to people in the village that may still be connected to my family. He was patient with us when we missed our train to Gobo station and was super resourceful in helping us navigate Wakayama. Without him we wouldn't have learned so much about my family's village and history. He was very knowledgable and translated for us while visiting the Japanese Canadian Museum and other sites. We were even able to locate my great great grandparents burial site because of him. It's an experience that I will never forgot and was something my family will cherish for a very long time! If you are looking to trace your family roots in Mio Mura, Hiroyuki is the best guide there is! Even if you're touring Wakayama, Osaka, or Kyoto, pick Hiroyuki!!
Dave S.
“Not Just a Tour….but a history lesson too!”
Hiro was truly amazing. He tailored the tour to the things I had the most interest in and took me on a few off the beaten path sights as well. As we went along he gave me fantastic written notes so I could recap in my own travel journal but also share the history with my family. We had a great lunch together and loved learning/sharing his passion for baseball. He was also very understanding about a sore back I suffered the day prior. I can’t wait to come back and do another tour with Hiro! Thanks Hiro for everything!
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Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was really nice meeting you in Osaka. How is your back ache now? I hope that you have recovered from it. There are many more places to visit in this area like Mt. Koya, Himeji Castle and other historical sites. I will be looking forward to seeing you again in the future. Hiro
Jan-paul B.
“A long walk around Osaka ”
Hiro was very informative, he showed us the major sites and cultural spots around Osaka over a 7 hour walk.
$319/ per group
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