The 8 Shrine & Temple Visits in Hiroshima to Book First

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

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

Ferry to Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine and a guided stop at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, with tickets and transport handled for you.

“It was a great tour seeing Hiroshima and Myajima Island. Alan was a great tour guide and very informative during the trip, you can tell he cares about the history of these places. He spoke in both Spanish and English so that was helpful for everyone as well. Would recommend!”

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2.Miyajima: Cultural Experience in Zen Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $90

Wear a kimono at Tokujuji Temple, learn matcha tea and Zen-style manners, do calligraphy, and capture garden photos on Miyajima.

“Very friendly & relaxed atmosphere, helpful staff. Lots of photographs taken for us. The tea ceremony was great, again lots of photograph. They send on the photographs taken also. Would highly recommend it.”

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3.Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine

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

Ferry to Miyajima for the floating torii and Itsukushima Shrine, then optional Hiroshima Peace Memorial, with bilingual guidance.

“Our tour guide (Anhela) and our driver were perfect. The program was very good so I highly recommend to get to that tour.”

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4.Miyajima: Private Rickshaw Tour to Itsukushima Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 45 - 190 minutes · from $51

Ride a private rickshaw across Miyajima to Itsukushima Shrine. See the tidal torii, temples, deer, and waterfront views.

“We had an incredible experience with Jose on Miyajima Island. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour very fun and insightful. His storytelling brought the island’s history and culture to life, and he went out of his way to show us hidden spots we would have otherwise missed. The ride itself was comfortable and beautifully scenic. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Miyajima!”

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5.Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 5 hours · from $138

Private Miyajima walk with Hiroshima local guides, featuring Itsukushima Shrine, torii photos, temple visits, and quieter island corners.

“Masa is a terrific guide! Very kind and knowledgeable. We had a fantastic tour of beautiful Miyajima.”

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6.Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $141

Private guide on Miyajima for Itsukushima shrine’s floating torii, Daishoin temple, quieter island paths, and a smooth connection back toward Hiroshima.

“Masa was a wonderful tour guide for our half day visit to Miyajima island. She shared a wealth of knowledge about the area, the significance of this holy island, and the culture in general. She also shared personal stories about the history of Read more”

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7.Peace Park, Castle, and Mitaki Temple E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 3h 30m · from $70

Small-group e-bike tour of Hiroshima’s Peace Park, Castle, and Mitaki Temple, with an English guide and scenic rides.

“the guide Joshua was excellent. one if the best we had had . the temple was fantastic .could do with more drink stops though”

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8.Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Summit Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 5h 30m · from $179

Guided Miyajima tour to Itsukushima Shrine and the mountain summit, with ropeway, views, and Shugendo stories for $179.

“My guide was Gordon Michasiw. I had a most informative trip, not just on Miyajima’s numerous sights and its history but on many aspects of Japanese life, culture and customs too. It was like taking a tour with a very informed friend. I can highly recommend Gordon to anybody who wants an experience that is more than superficial. Well-spent time with Gordon.”

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