Your journey begins at Kyoto Station (If option selected), where you will board the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Hiroshima. As you travel at high speed through Japan’s picturesque countryside, take in the scenic landscapes along the way. The train ticket is included, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride to your destination.
Then, you’ll board a comfortable bus and travel to the ferry terminal. Along the way, take in the coastal scenery, as you prepare for the next part of your adventure.
Step onto the ferry to Miyajima Island, a breathtaking ride across the Seto Inland Sea. As you approach the island, catch your first glimpse of the iconic floating torii gate, one of Japan’s most famous landmarks. Once on Miyajima Island, you’ll visit the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning architecture and unique setting on the water. Take time to wander through charming streets lined with traditional shops and restaurants, offering local delicacies such as Miyajima’s famous oysters and momiji manju (sweet maple leaf-shaped cakes). Don’t forget to interact with the friendly deer, who roam freely and add to the island’s magical atmosphere Then take the ferry back to Hiroshima to continue on the next destination
Upon your arrival in Hiroshima, your local guide will be waiting to welcome you and begin your journey toward the Peace Memorial Park. Get ready to explore the rich history and deep cultural significance of Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Then, discover Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a place of deep historical importance. Walk through this solemn site and visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a reminder of the past. Pay tribute at the Peace Memorial and other significant monuments, reflecting on Hiroshima’s resilience and its commitment to world peace. Once the visit is over, take the bus back to Hiroshima Station.
Your guide will bid you farewell as you board the bullet train back to Kyoto. Relax and enjoy the comfortable journey as you retrace your route through the scenic landscapes of Japan. Your tour concludes upon arrival at Kyoto Station, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Hiroshima’s history and Miyajima’s natural beauty.
Alejandro and our driver Ito did a great job taking us from the train station to the island shrine (really cool) and then to the Hiroshima Memorial (very poignant). The train portion was easy, although I could see how other folks not used to taking the train may want more information.
First of all, I’m very disappointed because we arrived with the tickets that were sent for us in Osaka. We took the train and arrived atthe designated time at 10 o’clock in Hiroshima but the tour guide left the train station before 10 they did not wait for us his name is Alexander and they did not leave tickets or anything and we were not only two people. We were six people who did not make the tourthey left before the time they said that they were going to leave at 10:15 and we got there at 10:02 at the bus stopand the tour had already left no explanations no regrets. Nothing I am very disappointed because no one was there to give us any instructions of what to do. were just left stranded at the train station. This is very poor attention and respect toward us. We were on time and you can tell that the tour guide was not Japanese because the Japanese would’ve waitedto the time that was set on the instructions. I have pictures of the time that we arrived at the station and at the time this this person, Alexander answered us back.
We have done a few tours with different companies in Japan, but Angeles was head and shoulders above all of them! Really helpful, spent time going through all the history and a really great personality to have with the group!
The Guide name Angeles is very rude Lack of Assistance & Hostility: The guide refused to help us find the meeting point. Abandonment During a Medical Emergency: Instead of assisting or advising us on what to do, the guide scolded me. When I asked how to resolve the situation as the ferry was leaving, she literally ran away and abandoned me. I had to figure it out on my own and almost buy an extra ferry ticket. Hostile Environment: For the rest of the tour, she kept rushing through the itinerary without explaining the sights properly. She also failed to share crucial logistical information, such as the fact that the location was cash-only. Defamation & Unprofessional Pressure: At the end of the tour, the guide was talking badly about us in English to other customers right in front of us. Furthermore, she aggressively pressured the group for high ratings and demanded tips, which goes completely against local culture and standard guiding practices in Japan.
We went to the best sights in all of Hiroshima and I gotta say I had a lot of fun. The tour was conducted in both Spanish and English which was a bit jarring at first, but I don't think it detracted from the experience in the slightest.
Our Hiroshima and Miyajima tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan, and much of that was thanks to our outstanding guide, Angeles from Chile. From the moment the tour started, everything ran like clockwork. We departed on time, travelled in comfort, and returned exactly as scheduled—a testament to the excellent organization of the trip. Our adventure began with a pleasant boat ride to Miyajima Island. As soon as we arrived, the first residents to welcome us were the famous deer. Unlike some overly enthusiastic wildlife elsewhere, these deer were charming, polite, and seemed genuinely interested in meeting visitors. It was a delightful and memorable encounter. Angeles then guided us through the history and significance of Miyajima's famous Itsukushima Shrine. She explained the spiritual importance of the shrine, known for its iconic floating torii gate that appears to rise from the sea during high tide. Her storytelling brought centuries of Japanese culture and tradition to life, making the visit far more meaningful than simply admiring a beautiful landmark. One of the many fun moments of the tour was when Angeles taught us the Japanese word "Talaima”. Whether we pronounced it correctly or not is another story entirely, but it certainly added to the cultural experience and gave us all a good laugh. What truly set Angeles apart was her remarkable ability to keep the entire group engaged. She delivered her explanations fluently in both Spanish and English, seamlessly switching between the two languages without missing a beat. Her enthusiasm, warmth, and storytelling skills held the audience in rapt, almost mesmerizing attention. History lessons can sometimes feel like homework in disguise, but Angeles transformed them into captivating stories that everyone wanted to hear. After Miyajima, we continued to Hiroshima, where Angeles provided thoughtful and moving explanations about the Peace Memorial and its symbolism. She carefully explained the historical significance of the monument and the powerful message it conveys about peace, remembrance, and hope for future generations. Her presentation was informative, respectful, and deeply impactful. This tour offered the perfect combination of history, culture, education, and enjoyment. Between the scenic boat ride, the friendly deer, the magnificent shrine, the moving visit to Hiroshima, and Angeles's exceptional guiding, it was an unforgettable experience. If you could take this tour, I highly recommend it—and if you're lucky enough to have Angeles as your guide, you're in for something truly special.
Excellent excursion to Miyajima Island & Hiroshima! The floating tori gate & temple were fun to see, the town was delightful. The Peace Park & museum in Hiroshima were quite powerful and emotional. Our guide, Caesar, was superb. Well spoken, very knowledgeable, did a fine job keeping track of everybody. Highly recommend him & this tour!
Long initial train ride from Kyoto, but well worth it. A part of history that hopefully will only happen once.
We travelled from Kyoto to join this tour. We consulted the company Amigo Tour’s about what time Shinkanzen to take to join the tour and booked reserved seats. Well, there are different types of Shinkansen Nozomi, Kodama and Hikari ranked from express to less express. Our JR Rail Pass didn’t allow Nozomi and what we didn’t realise was that the tour operator advised an 8:01 train that arrived at Hiroshima at 9:39 , ample time to join the tour at 10:00 . However the 8:02 train i booked wasn’t at Nozomi but a Kodama that arrived at 10:00 and we got to the meeting point at 10:10 , and they left without us and wouldn't allow us to join the tour at a later point. Thanks for nothing Amigo Tour’s.. We were also refused a refund. So we ended up doing the tour "self guided" thanks to the advice of another tour guide Mo from Japan Panoramic Tours and we had a great time. This was much easier than I thought it would be because our JR Rail Passes took us to all the locations on the itinerary including the ferry....and it turned out way better. This is included The Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park , the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima Island and the famous floating Tori Gate, that wasn’t floating... very low tide. We also had a walk around in Hiroshima shopping district including a look inside SOGO a major department store.
Relevant places. Ease of booking and enough communication that saved headaches of managing logistics. Angeles the tour guide was awesome and very professional. Her passion about Hiroshima was really high and genuine. She diligently explained in both Spain and English.
It was a very good experience. Had enough time to enjoy Miyajima Island and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Jorge was knowledgeable and fun.
Long day but expert guide with great advice. Spoke in both Spanish and English. Angeles was her name highly recommended
This was a very disappointing experience wherein Viator and the outsourced partner Amigo took the money to book bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima and return but they provided tickets while returning from Hiroshima to Osaka without arranging for train tickets back to Kyoto during peak season of New Year. With just one hour notice, I had to buy very costly ticket and got delayed by 4 hours to return to our hotel. Very frustrating service from Viator wherein they took the money and denied the service.
Very educational, and beautiful. Tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and professional. Recommend you will see the most interesting sights
The guide was great (Astrid) both English and Spanish were great! Completely understandable. She speaks Japanese as well. All instructions were clear the shrines were beautiful, the deer were docile. It was a good day
It's long and tiring, but it's worth it Walks a lot and should wear comfortable shoes Try to bring water
Fully corresponded to the contractor. Excellent organization. The guide was very professional and spoke both languages correctly (English and Spanish).
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