Miyajima
Miyajima
Hiroshima Local Tours offer the customized private tours.
Please make the ultimate local experiences, as if you’re traveling with a Japanese friend. He will kindly let you know the key essence of the local experiences.
Here are the must-see historical sites in Hiroshima especially if you want both the city’s modern history and its older cultural heritage. Further click on each item of “Place of Interest (upper side)” for more details and video introductions.
1) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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Atomic Bomb Dome is a ruined building located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved near the hypocenter. It stands as a powerful and stark symbol of world peace and the ultimate elimination of all nuclear weapons and one of the most powerful historical landmarks in Japan. In December 1996, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum focuses on educating visitors about the bombing and its aftermath. It covers the buildup to war, the role of Hiroshima in the war up to the bombing, and extensive information on the bombing and its effects, along with substantial memorabilia and pictures from the bombing.
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Itsukushima Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located on Miyajima Island, one of Japan’s most famous historic shrine complexes - known for its torii gate and shrine which appear to be floating on the sea. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Miyajima is also one of the three most scenic spots in Japan and our ancient people said “Visit once in your lifetime”. The deer of Miyajima is one of the island's most famous attractions, living closely alongside humans for centuries.
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Daishoin Tempe is the oldest and one of the most historically significant Buddhist temples on Miyajima Island, founded in 806. It features unique interactive elements like spinning metal prayer wheels, 500 stone Jizo statues and a dim cave lit by hundreds of lanterns that houses 88 statues. It’s a place that visitors never get tired of.
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Miyajima is also one of the three most scenic spots in Japan and our ancient people said “Visit once in your lifetime”. The deer of Miyajima is the island's most famous attractions, living closely alongside humans for centuries.
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Hiroshima Castle is a major symbol of Hiroshima’s identity as a former castle town also it’s called the Carp Castle. Its main tower is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. Hiroshima Castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945, and the current keep is a post-war reconstruction.
4) Shukkeien
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Shukkeien means “Miniaturized Scenery Garden" and was built by a tea master as a Feudal Load Villa in 1620. Tea ceremonies are held regularly. People can enjoy various seasonal flowers in the center of city, such as Cherry Blossom and Autumn Leaves. It's especially easy to combine with nearby sights because it’s close to central Hiroshima and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
If you are interested in the above sites, please visit the following sites to find it.
Note: US$ is for reference only (@155/$)
The best tour for family members or closed friends - you can dramatically save the tour costs with more people attended. The more adults you have, the lower per-person prices you get!
Your special requests - If you are afraid about an ordinary tour walking pace, an avoidance of steep stairs, more time for shopping or you want to skip some of the destinations, no problem at all. We can accommodate all the concerns.
When you submit the tour application from the "How to book the private tours" noted below, please share your requests. We can provide our best plan.
How to book the private tours
Here is the good place to book a private tour with a local guide in Hiroshima:
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Click on hiroshimalocaltours@gmail.com
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Tour Name & Package
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Planed Tour date
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Participant numbers (adults/children/infants)
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We'll send you our estimate and proposed itinerary
About our tours
We provide various private guide tours. The tours are guided by locals based on your convenience to enjoy Hiroshima and Japanese cultures as follows:
Attractive Tour Prices are set up for all customers
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The more adults you have, the lower per-person prices you get!
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Low price setting for children & infants
Free Cancellation till 24 hours before the tour date
Special Indemnification payment of Max. JPY 30,000,000/person (Exclusive service) is Included
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We ensure your safety enhancement against unexpected accidents by paying the special Indemnification service (JPY30,000,000/person payment against unexpected accidnets)
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The privilege is applied to all the participants including children and infants
Travel business license is given by Hiroshima Governor (Business License #3-431)
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We fully comply with the Japan Tourism Regulatory Requirements
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A licensed conductor is attended to make sure of customer safety & quality services
Easy access from Cruising Boat to Hiroshima Station
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The cruise terminal building has a taxi station on the backside - About JPY 3,000 (a taxi = 4 passengers) is required to come from the cruise terminal building till Hiroshima Station which is our meeting place.
