Top Chugoku Cultural & Theme Tours

Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour from Osaka

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• See the historical highlights of Hiroshima on a comprehensive full-day tour from Osaka, led by a knowledgeable guide. Ride on the super-speed bullet train to Hiroshima then board a boat to the idyllic Miyajima Island, home to the splendid Itsukishima Shrine. Return to Hiroshima to feel emotionally stirred by the magnificent Hirsohima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, in which intriguing exhibitions speak eloquently of the atomic bomb dropped on the city in 1945. Fully immerse yourself in Japan’s fascinating culture during this enriching excursion. Enjoy convenient transportation from a central Osaka location on this tour.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island Tour from Hiroshima

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• Discover two of Japan’s most spectacular sights on a captivating tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the impressive monuments of Miyajima Island, famed for its sacred Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, whose red tori gate appears to be protruding from the sea during high tide. Continue onto the Hiroshima Peace memorial Park, a moving expanse dedicated to promoting peace around the globe. Enjoy a tranquil ferry ride and absorb the natural splendor of the region’s scenery on this enriching excursion.
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Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Kyoto

• Enjoy an excursion from Kyoto, and spend a day visiting historic Hiroshima and scenic Miyajima. Board a comfortable coach for convenient transport to Hiroshima. Enjoy a narrated tour with an English speaking guide and multilingual audio guide. Visit iconic landmarks like the Hiroshima Bomb Dome, Memorial Peace Park, Iwakuni shrine, and Kintai Kyo Bridge.
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Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Hiroshima

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• This day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima is the easy way to see many sights in a single day, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach to important World War II-era places in Hiroshima, and the iconic red gates of Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, which appear to float on water. You’ll learn all about the history and culture of these attractions from your English-speaking guide and through an audio-guide on board your bus.
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Central Hiroshima,Miyajima, Iwakuni,and Yakiniku or Sushi (Local Food) Tour

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• If you’re only in Hiroshima for a short time, make the most of it on a private, personalized tour of Central Hiroshima and Iwakuni. Your guide shows your small group the city’s beautiful treasures and historic highlights, from the Peace Park Museum and its history to the unique Kintaikyo bridge. Explore local street food – your guide points you to the best delicacies and unusual bites. End your day with a delicious, authentic dinner with your choice of yakiniku or sushi. Convenient round trip van transport from your hotel.
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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Watching at the Sumo stable

• Japan is the home of sumo wrestling—a sport that dates back roughly 2,000 years. Spend a morning learning more about the world of sumo by witnessing a training session in Tokyo Sumo Stable. Enjoy being part of a rare experience that the public can’t usually enter and watch. You won’t have to worry about language barriers as you’ll be provided with a written description about sumo wrestling in English. After watching a training session, you’ll be able to take photos with the wrestlers.
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Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-day cruise tour

• 1. Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour. 2. Look forward to seeing wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima. 3. Ferry from Hiroshima Atomic bomb dome to Miyajima directly .
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Japanese Cultural Experience set of 3

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• Save time by taking part in three traditional Japanese activities in just a few hours on this cultural experience. Put on a kimono and spend roughly half an hour each on Japanese calligraphy lessons, a tea ceremony, and an onigiri—rice ball—cooking class. The lessons take place in a centuries’-old temple with lovely gardens.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island Tour from Kyoto

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• Travel round-trip from Kyoto by high-speed bullet train to take in Hiroshima's historic sites, including exhibits about the 1945 atomic bomb that devastated the city. Start your visit on a lighter note, traveling by boat to Miyajima, a famously beautiful island that is home to the revered Itsukushima Shrine. Have lunch there, then return to the city to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your expert guide shares important details about Hiroshima's heartbreaking history and remarkable recovery throughout this unforgettable 12-hour tour.
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2-Day Hiroshima Tour from Kyoto Including Miyajima and Kurashiki

• Discover some of Japan’s UNESCO-listed wonders on a 2-day tour of Okayama, Miyajima and Hiroshima from Kyoto. With accommodation at Hiroshima’s Hotel Granvia included, the action-packed tour also takes in the Shinto shrine of Itsukushima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial’s Genbaku Dome, and the history-steeped quarter of Kurashiki Bikan. Tour the Ohara Museum of Art to see Western masterpieces in a Japanese gallery, and enjoy included public transport through the experience.
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Hiroshima one day private walking Tour

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• See the highlights of Hiroshima in a personalized private walking tour. A private tour means you can customize your experience and choose your own itinerary. You’ll be picked up in a private vehicle, and your guide will accompany you so you don’t get lost. Possible Hiroshima attractions include Itsukushima Shrine, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial.
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2-Day Hiroshima Tour from Osaka Including Miyajima and Okayama

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• Leave Osaka to see some of Honshu’s most hallowed and holy sites on a 2-day tour. First, ride by boat to Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, and then visit the nearby Hiroshima Peace Memorial. The monument is UNESCO listed, and affords sights of the atom bomb’s aftermath through exhibitions at the museum. Check in to the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima, and then enjoy guided tours of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and the Okayama Korakuen Garden the following day. Lunch on Day 2 is included, but all other meals are payable at your own expense.
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Bunny Island Tadanoumi Port

• Bunny island is named for its large population of wild rabbits and is an around 2-hour journey from Hiroshima. On this tour, ride the ferry out to Bunny island from Tadanoumi port, rent a bike to explore the island (optional), watch the rabbits, and learn how the island was used as a chemical weapon plant during WWII. On return to Hiroshima, enjoy a delicious dinner (own expense) with your guide at a local restaurant.
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Japanese Cultural Experience set of 2

• Immerse yourself in Japanese culture during your visit to Hiroshima. Enter the historic Tokujuji Temple on scenic Miyajima, and start your experience by learning to wear a traditional kimono. Try your hand at 3 authentic crafts: calligraphy, tea ceremony, and cooking onigiri (savory rice balls). Come away with new skills and a new appreciation for Japanese traditions.
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Miyajima sightseeing plan with rental kimono of high quality

• When visiting the beautiful island of Miyajima, you’ll see women walking around in authentic kimono. If you want to try wearing kimono yourself, this tour is for you. Choose your favorite print from a wide selection of silk and designer kimono. Experienced staff help you dress in traditional style. You’ll then be able to wear your kimono to appreciate Miyajima’s historical sights and take photographs.
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Visit World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine by sea & Oyster raft tour

• Get access to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine by sea on this peaceful Oyster Raft Tour. Save time researching and planning how to get to Itsukushima Shrine, and instead hop aboard an oyster raft for a quick and convenient excursion. Enjoy the company of oyster fisherman, who will educate you about how they cultivate oysters, and take you directly to the shrine.
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Akiyoshidai Lime Stone Caves

• Go off the beaten track on this guided tour from Hiroshima to the Akiyoshidai Qasi National Park. Explore some of the park's 400 limestone caves, including Akiyoshido Cave, which is Japan's biggest and has Special Natural Monument status. Afterward, have lunch at a restaurant near the caves (own expense) before enjoying some free time to shop for souvenirs. On the return journey, make a photo stop at the Iwakuni Kintai Kyo Bridge.
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Sightseeing in Tsuboshozoku - traditional costume of noble women 1000 years ago

• Dress traditional costume of noble women 1000 years ago in Miyajima In this experience you can wear a costume called Tsuboshozoku  worn by women of noble ancestry 1000 years ago when they went out for the pilgrimage.  Change into a full-fledged costume and walk around Daisho-in Temple and Momojidani Park.  Unlike general kimono, Tsuboshozoku can rarely be experienced in Japan.  While thinking of Miyajima of the past, please spend a gorgeous and unforgettable time.【HIGHLIGHTS】 • Authentic Japanese clothing from 1,000 years ago • A rare kimono dress-up experience (Tsuboshozoku) in Japan • Immerse yourself in city life as you walk the grounds of Miyajima dressed in traditional Japanese clothing • Walk in empty-handed: A kimono transformation in only 10 minutes   
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Yukata Rental Plan to Fully Enjoy Summer Trip in Miyajima, Hiroshima

• Explore Miyajima wearaing pretty, lignt, and breathable yukataA limited plan only available from the end of May to the end of September (May 20th - September 30th).  In this plan you can fully enjoy Miyajima in summer in a cool rental yukata. Yukata (cotton summer kimono), obi belt, bag, accessories and dressing are all included in the plan. Enjoy the coordinate of belt or bag with yukata.  After dressing, you can freely enjoy the sightseeing in Miyajima including a temple visit, shopping, and walking in the town.Even in the hot summer season, you can enjoy the Miyajima visit elegantly in a neat and pretty yukata. -Strolling time: 4 hours
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Japan Sakura Tour 11days

• This whirlwind Sakura tour is the perfect way to get the most out of your Japan trip. You’ll travel in comfort on a private coach, and visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mt. Fuji, Nara and Hiroshima. Save time waiting in lines, as all entry fees are included and you’ll visit many top attractions such as Asakusa, and Kinkakuji temple. Your private guide will ensure you don’t get lost, and accommodation is included too.
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Touring Aki Province - Lean how to play kendama at the kendama workshop

• Kendama (the ball and cup) has been getting very popular as the coolest play in the world.  In Hiroshima, which is the birthplace of kendama, Mr. Sunahara, called a kendama expert, opened the first specialty kendama shop in Japan.  Mr. Sunahara and his staff will teach you how to play Kendama in an easy-to-understand way so that even beginners can enjoy it.You can pick either the shop's original colored Kendama or a plain kendama for the lesson.  If a plain kendama is your choice, you can paint the kendama as you like after the lesson. Whichever you chose, you can take the kendama with you for as a souvenir. When you make a good performance, you will feel a sense of accomplishment regardless of whether you are a beginner or an expert.  So there will be no end to the challenge.  Anyone from children to adults can play and enjoy kendama.  That makes kendama loved and enjoyed around the world, we believe.　　　　　
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Private Luxury Osaka Kobe Himeji Okayama Shikoku Island Tour Two Full Days

• This is the ultimate two-day luxury tour, be prepared for world class Kobe Beef cuisine at a Michelin rated establishment (in Kobe City), enjoy overnight accommodation and luxurious & authentic kaiseki cuisine at a traditional luxury Japanese Ryokan (Inn) with a 1,200 year old onsen (hot spring) in Okayama, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, 4 world famous Castles, 1 incredible Temple, 1 unforgettable Shrine and a scenic drive through 2 stunningly beautiful islands (Shikoku Island & Awaji Island) – all in a 2017 Toyota Alphard tour van.
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The First Tour in Hiroshima - An Oyster Harvest with Fishermen on the Boat

• The First Tour in Hiroshima.  An oyster harvest with fishermen on the boat!!Board the boat and getting close to a oyster farming raft.Watch the oyster harvesting up close. (The view of a large number of oysters which are cultured on a ten-meter fishing strand appearing from the sea is really magnificent!)Worship the Itsukushima Shrine from the sea. (Approach the great Torii gate of the shrine by ship.)Go back to the oyster factory and watch how the oysters are unloaded from the ship.(Observe how the oysters are shucked. The skilled workers can shuck the oysters so quickly, it will surely surprise you!) Enjoying rice porridge with fresh oysters in a fisherman-style. (The oysters used for the porridge are of course fresh) (*Option )
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Encounter with craftsmanship: Fukuyama Leather Craft workshop and gardener shop

• This tour will provide you with experience to visit local unique artisans, such as a leather craftsman, a chef at an Italian restaurant, and a gardener. You will feel their sincere craftmanship through the stylish atmosphere. A rose-shaped key chain you make will be a good memory of Fukuyama, because it is a symbol of the city. At Fukuyama castle, you will see a part of history in Samurai era. When you have a question, feel free to ask an English-speaking guide.
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