ITINERARY
Chauffeured guided tours in two sections: Miyajima (shrine) Island – its beautiful ancient shrine and the distinguished landmark Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni. Lunch will be as previously discussed and agreed upon, according to availability. **Time allowing, possible stopover on return trip at a wonderful feudal-age-style cafe for refreshments.
Miyajima:
Fabulous ancient Itsukushima Shrine, a focus of reverence across the ages – historical significance and facts. The towering Great Torii gate.
Kintaikyo and environs:
Visit the stunning multi-arched wooden structure bridge and surrounding park, and its feudal-age structures and monuments.
MEETING POINT + TOUR EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port berth, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building, Suggested by Guide: your hotel, cruise ship birth or Hiroshima Station
Duration: 8 hours
- 9 AM Greet you at your hotel, the bullet train station or cruise ship
- Transit to our Miyajima: approximately 1 hours drive to port, leave vehicle and cross to island by ferry – approximately 20 mins. En route I will share Hiroshima’s historic significance to set the stage for the day.
- Pass through what was originally the “pilgrim’s road” now covered shopping street to tour the shrine and adjacent museum of feudal age art, weaponry, costumes and artefacts.
- Return to mainland board our chauffeur driven vehicle and set out for the bridge, approximately one hour drive away.
- LUNCH: En route, we will stop for your lunch choice.
- Arrive at Kintaikyo Bridge and learn its history, stroll the adjacent park with its monuments and feudal age buildings.
- Return departure for Hiroshima (***time allowing a stopover at a feudal age modelled café restaurant for refreshments before heading back to Hiroshima).
- 5 PM Deliver you back in our chauffeur driven vehicle to your hotel, the bullet train station or cruise ship
**I do not designate strict times of each stage component as timing often depends on the most comfortable pace according to the guest and it is flexible according to the day’s experience
TRANSPORTATION
Chauffeur driven in clean and comfortable late model vehicle, sized according to number of guests. **See below for cost range.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Guiding Services
- Venue admission fees
ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED
- ¥3500 for lunch, refreshments
- souvenir spending
WHAT'S EXTRA?
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: as mentioned above a one time payment for vehicle hire – late model sedan/van – including all tolls, fuel, and parking – cost TBA according to the size of the vehicle required: 2 – 3 guests ¥15,000 / 4 – 6 guests ¥22,000 / up to 9 guests ¥30,000
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate
DETAILS
Kid Friendly: No. Involves approximately 3.5 km (2.3 miles) This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilise a wheelchair due to transportation mode. Wear comfortable clothing. You will need comfortable walking closed-toe walking shoes.
RESTRICTIONS
None.
