From Hiroshima: Miyajima Island Day Trip with Ropeway Ride

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ID: GYG885412-1391473
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Country: Japan

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Explore Miyajima Island on a day trip from Hiroshima. Visit the Senjokaku Pavilion, Itsukushima Shrine, and Daisho-in temple. Take a ropeway ride to the top of Mount Misen and enjoy free time.
Embark on a full-day tour of Miyajima and explore the island's beautiful shrines and temples, abundant nature, and local delicacies. Take in the beauty of the entire island on the ropeway to the top of Mt. Misen and the hike to the summit.

Start your day at Hiroshima Station, where you will meet your guide. Travel by train and ferry to Miyajima, and learn about the island's history and culture from your guide.

Visit the Senjokaku Pavilion, a shrine whose construction was never completed and still remains unfinished to this day. Next, make your way to the Itsukushima Shrine. Your guide will provide insights about Shintoism, Japan’s indigenous religion, and the history of the shrine.

As you make your way through the temple, observe the different worship halls, the unique architecture of the “floating shrine,” and the iconic O-torii gate located in the Seto Inland Sea.

Your guide will then lead you on a walk to the Daisho-in temple, a prestigious Shingon Buddhist temple located not too far from Itsukushima Shrine. Throughout the temple grounds you will be able to observe a myriad of Buddhist figures, with different statues greeting you anywhere you go.

Next, visit the Omotesando Shopping Street, lined with multiple shops and restaurants. Here, you will enjoy around two hours of free time in which you will be able to have lunch and purchase souvenirs or other goods.

The last main destination of the tour is Mount Misen, the highest point of Miyajima. Together with your guide, you will ride the Miyajima Ropeway all the way to the top of the mountain. Inside the cabin of the ropeway, you will be able to enjoy marvelous aerial views of the island.

Once at the top, you will have the option of staying behind at the Shishiiwa Observatory next to the ropeway station or making the trek to the Mt. Misen Observatory at the summit. This hike is a steep and arduous walk towards the summit, but the magnificent view from the top with no obstructions whatsoever is most certainly worth it.

Take the ropeway on the way down and make your way back to the pier. On this final walk, there will be opportunities for some last-minute souvenir purchases, as well as photos.

A Miyajima trip is not complete without walking up to the O-torii gate during low-tide. However, due to how much the tide can vary from one day to another, your tour guide will do their best to schedule a guided walk towards the gate at the most appropriate moment during the tour.

Once you arrive back at the pier, your guide will accompany you on the ferry back to the mainland and one last train ride, with the tour ending at Hiroshima Station.

Highlights

  • Take a ferry to Miyajima Island and see the iconic "floating" O-torii gate
  • Visit the Senjokaku Pavilion, Itsukushima Shrine, and Daisho-in temple
  • Ride the Miyajima Ropeway to the top of Mount Misen for panoramic views
  • Learn about the island's history and culture from your local guide
  • Enjoy free time to explore the island's shopping street and try local cuisine

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We recommend that you wear shoes and clothes which are easy to walk in. Please check the weather forecast before you head to the meetup point and prepare an umbrella or raincoat if necessary.
This tour includes a ride on a ropeway to the top of Mt. Misen. If you have issues please contact us in advance.
If you plan to join the hike to the summit of Mt. Misen, we recommend that you wear close-toed shoes, such as sneakers and comfortable clothes
In the summer, temperature highs are around 32 °C (90 °F) and above with extreme humidity. We recommend wearing something light and airy while minding sunburn and heatstroke. A parasol, sunblock, and water are highly encouraged.
Winter temperatures in Hiroshima average between 1°C-10°C. (34°F-50°F). Please wear warm clothing and footwear appropriate for cold conditions. The temperature at the top of Mt. Misen can sometimes even drop below freezing, so we recommend wearing multiple layers which can be put on or taken off as temperatures fluctuate.
The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the sign will be located directly to your left as you exit the gates. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Shinkansen gates. It is located on the same floor as the JR lines gates. For those coming from outside the station via Streetcar, Hiroshima Station will be right next to you. Follow the signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. Lastly, if you wish to arrive via taxi, please ask the driver to drop you off at the Shinkansen Entrance (also known as North Entrance). After arriving, please look for signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. When you arrive, be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Hiroshima Station is currently under heavy construction and can be quite disorienting.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.