What is the connection between the shrine and the temple?

Itsukushima Shrine is Shinto and Daishoin is Buddhist, and their long relationship is one of the central stories of the tour. Your guide explains how the two faiths have coexisted on the island for centuries.

Will we see the floating torii gate?

The great torii stands just off Itsukushima Shrine, so you will see it during the visit. Whether it appears to float depends on the tide.

Do I need to take the ferry to meet the guide?

Yes. The meeting point is at the Miyajima Sanbashi ferry terminal on the island itself, or your guide can meet you at your Miyajima hotel.

Is there free time after the tour?

Yes. The route ends near the shops of Omotesando, and your guide can escort you back to the ferry terminal or leave you to keep exploring.

Miyajima Private History Walking Tour - Trip To Japan

Miyajima

Miyajima Must-Visit Spot Tour (Private)

English

2 hours and 30 minutes

Explore Miyajima's two essential sights, Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple, with your own private guide. Learn how Shinto and Buddhism intertwine on the sacred island, wander Momijidani Park, and finish among the shops of Omotesando.