Accessible Hiroshima: A Floating Shrine & A Taste of Tradition (Companion)
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Port
Hiroshima, Japan
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$389
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Head to the Miyajima Ferry Terminal for a scenic ferry ride while admiring the iconic Great Torii Gate (Otorii) standing in the sea — a sight that perfectly captures Japan's spiritual beauty.
On Miyajima Island, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine, a stunning architectural wonder that appears to float on water at high tide. As the leading shrine in Japan, it offers a serene and spiritual atmosphere.
Next, stroll/roll through Miyajima's shopping arcade, where you can browse for souvenirs, traditional sweets, and local crafts. Enjoy a delicious Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — a savory pancake layered with noodles, cabbage, and sweet sauce.
Conclude your experience with a relaxed return to the port, reflecting on a day filled with the history, culture, and flavors that make Hiroshima unforgettable.
Notes:
This tour is for those accompanying a guest using a wheelchair booked on Accessible Hiroshima: A Floating Shrine & A Taste of Tradition (Wheelchair Accessible). It is also suitable for those wishing to book an accessible tour but NOT requiring specific accommodations such as a vehicle lift/ramp or a wheelchair anchor on the transportation. Folding wheelchairs and mobility devices can be accommodated for those able to climb steps to (dis)embark the coach. Guests using a wheelchair requiring a designated accessible place on lift-equipped transportation must select the version of this tour that includes "Wheelchair Accessible" in the title. Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse.