Fukuoka
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Day Trips & Local Escapes • 10 hours
5.0
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Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Embark on a captivating journey to Hiroshima from Fukuoka, guided by a local expert, and witness the city's inspiring rebirth.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Let a host organize a trip on the bullet train to Hiroshima – one of Japan’s most historically significant locations
- Explore the city’s devastating World War II history at the many memorial parks and museums
- See how successfully the city has rebuilt itself into a cosmopolitan hub of pristine parks, gardens, restaurants, and nightlife
- Take the ferry to Miyajima island and see the iconic “floating” Great Torii Gate
- Have your local host on hand to share stories of the city, and give tips and recommendations for the rest of your vacation
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
10 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
10 hours with a host
Walking experience ( other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (Shinkansen Round Trip Train Tickets will incur an additional cost of $200 per person if you do not hold a Japan Rail Pass)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Tully's Coffee - The host will be waiting in front of main door, in Hakata KITTE ground level.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
With your local insider as a GPS, guidebook, and Google, you’ll discover more than just Hiroshima’s tragic World War II history. Experience its rich ancient culture and the modern Hiroshima of today: a vibrant hub of friendly locals, pristine parks, tightly-packed sake bars, and plenty of okonomiyaki (savory pancake) restaurants serving Hiroshima’s “soul food”. You could visit the striking symbol of the city, the Atomic Bomb Dome, stroll down the soft sand of the Bayside Beach or explore ancient shrines and temples – from hydrangea-lined Jinguji-temple to Itsukushima. On Miyajima Island, see nature at its most impressive: lush forests, turquoise ocean, and the iconic “floating” torii gate: a shrine that’s partially submerged at high tide.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Stacey
Apr 2025
She had knowledge of a range of topics, a good sense of humour, and was very flexible.
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Karen
Mar 2025
Ai went above and beyond to be sure that we were comfortable throughout our tour, that we saw everything we requested, and she took great photos of us during our experiences.
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Glenn
Mar 2025
We had an enjoyable and memorable tour experience with Eli. Soon after I first booked our tour, Eli contacted me by email and provided a brief itinerary of a mostly walking tour to popular historic and scenic sights around Fukuoka. I could tell right away she was personable and her communication skills were excellent. She let me know that we could make adjustments anytime, including during our tour. Eli met us promptly in our hotel lobby and my initial impression of her communication skills were confirmed. Right away she made us feel comfortable and our tour was a wonderful experience with a personable and knowledgeable local tour guide.
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Clarissa
Mar 2025
Eli was a great guide, she was very helpful, had lots of information, she was very nice, friendly, great English, I have experienced other tours in the past and this was my favorite, definitely felt like a local and like going out with a friend, was lovely and I fully recommend!!!!! I had an amazing time, she was also very flexible and asked if we liked the itinerary she created, amazing really!! so so happy for this experience!!
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Jesse
Mar 2025
Luis was a great guide, very friendly and informative. The weather was nice so we took a car for a trip to the coast.
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Geoffrey
Mar 2025
Personne très sympathique connaissant très bien sa ville. A su nous régaler d'anecdotes personnelles sur le pays et la culture. A very friendly person who knows his city very well. He was able to entertain us with personal anecdotes about the country and its culture.
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