Day Trips in Hiroshima: Choosing Between 12

1.Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,309 reviews · from $129Our pick

This 8-hour Hiroshima tour pairs the sobering Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park, and Peace Memorial Museum with Miyajima’s floating torii gate, Itsukushima Shrine, and Daishoin Temple. An English-speaking guide such as Rino, Marin, or Momiji leads the day, while onboard audio is available in seven languages. Coach transport, ferry tickets, and major admissions are included.

“A full day of amazing experiences. Our Guide Mo went above and beyond. She even tried to teach us a few words in Japanese.”

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2.Hiroshima: Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO Sites 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,330 reviews · 8 hours · from $122

This 8-hour Japan Panoramic Tours outing pairs Hiroshima’s sobering Peace Memorial sites with beautiful Miyajima Island. An English-speaking guide such as Marin, Rino, Tomo, Mo, or Momiji leads the day, while bus audio is available in six other languages. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach and ferry, visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daisho-in, and choose Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki for lunch.

“Great experience. Very easy and comfortable. Marin was our guide and she was great. Awesome family experience. Thank you.”

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3.From Hiroshima: Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 395 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Hiroshima’s A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine. You’ll ride an air-conditioned bus and ferry, eat Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and have free time on the island. Guides such as Hiro, Joe, Takane, and Miyuki are known for clear stories and warm, personal explanations.

“Loved the daytrip! It was raining but our guide Hiro made the day amazing. Her knowledge, energy and enthusiasm was contagious. She was very interesting and funny. She even played a song for us at the end with her flute it was wonderful! Hiro was an amazing guide! Thank you!”

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4.Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $45

This 8-hour Amigo Tours trip pairs Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, floating torii gate, deer, and ferry ride with Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Choose the full Hiroshima and Miyajima route or visit Miyajima alone. English and Spanish guides, transport, ferry fare, and shrine admission are included. Alan and Allan are among the guides praised for clear, thoughtful commentary.

“Nice trip with a lots of free time and knowledgable guide. First you admire the scenic views and after you can witness the horrors of nuclear bombing.”

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5.Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $109

Join a certified guide such as Hika, Hiro, Eri, or Yuji for a five-and-a-half-hour walk around Miyajima. Ride the ferry, visit Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple, Momijidani Park, and Senjokaku, then enjoy oysters, momiji dumplings, and other local food. Groups are limited to six people.

“Mariko was an absolute joy to have as a guide. We had pretty much no knowledge about Miyajima but a friend of mine had gone there some months ago on her own and loved it. We booked the tour and by luck had Mariko as our guide and Read more”

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6.Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · from $118

This 7-hour-40-minute Hiroshima tour links the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Museum, and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine. You travel by air-conditioned bus, eat Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and take a ferry with tickets included. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Hiro, Yuka, and Kaori have led the tour, though the guide varies by date.

“The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and very gentle. Explained all the historical facts and informationed needed.”

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7.Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 124 reviews · 210 minutes - 8 hours · from $39Best value

Travel by bus and ferry to Miyajima, visit Itsukushima Shrine, sample local treats, and see the floating torii gate. The longer option continues to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Guides such as Alex, Alan, Alejandro, and Pastor have led bilingual English and Spanish tours with clear historical commentary and free time to explore.

“I loved these places we visited and the guide Alex was very informative on everything, I really appreciated how he explained things. I would have liked more time at the various places but apart from this everything was perfect!”

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8.Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 8 hours - 690 minutes · from $104

Travel from Osaka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen, then visit Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, roaming deer, and floating torii gate with a bilingual guide. You’ll also explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and learn about the 1945 bombing. Guides may include Angeles, Cesar, Alex, or Astrid. Lunch is not included.

“Great experience! Ángeles (tour guide) was excellent!! She was very helpful and prepared regarding whole the aspects of the tour. Discovering about this city and it's history, has always been one of my deepest dreams, and And having had the opportunity to lived it in this way has been the best gift of this trip.”

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9.Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $143

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and the Peace Memorial Museum. Local trains, buses, and the round-trip ferry are included. Guides such as Miyuki, Aya, Joe, and Sachi can adjust the pace, route, food stops, and added sights to your group.

“The tour guide, Hiro, made every part of the tour amazing. His knowledge of the area and his English made it the best.”

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10.1-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the A-bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima Island. Guides such as Taka, Yoko, Akiko, Hide, and Midori have led past tours. You can adjust the day to your interests, but public transport, ferry tickets, meals, and admission fees cost extra.

“King Arthur, our guide who introduced us to Busan, South Korea, was organized,, professional, knowledgeable, fun, enthusiastic, and inspiring. Simply a beautiful city, an excellent experience enhanced by our special guide, King Arthur. AlRead more”

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11.Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $163

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking private guide visiting Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, the Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Park, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Ride local trains and two ferries, including a direct boat from Miyajima to Hiroshima. Guides such as Tom, Kumi, Yuki, Akie, and Momoko are praised for their care and local insight.

“Arki was great, allocating time for each itinerary location to ensure we did not feel rushed at the end of the day. The day went so quick but finished the day with a better understanding of the lingering affects of war on families”

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12.From Hiroshima: Miyajima Island Day Trip with Ropeway Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $180

Spend nine hours exploring Miyajima with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 15 people. Ride the ferry, visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daisho-in, walk to the O-torii gate when tides allow, then take the ropeway toward Mt. Misen. Guides such as Isabella, Miki, and Simarjeet are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Guide was very helpful, have a lot of Information. Thank you!”

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