Excursion (wheelchair accessible) hiroshima tour at Hiroshima

Discover the beauty and heritage of Hiroshima on this wheelchair-accessible tour, designed for a smooth and enriching experience. Over six hours, you’ll explore the sacred island of Miyajima, visit the breathtaking Itsukushima Shrine, and savor Hiroshima’s famous Okonomiyaki, all with accessible transportation and facilities ensuring comfort throughout.

Your journey begins at the port, where an accessible vehicle takes you to the Miyajima Ferry Terminal. Enjoy 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, visit the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, a stunning architectural wonder that appears to float on water at high tide. As the head shrine of over 500 Shrines in Japan, it offers a serene and spiritual atmosphere. The site is fully accessible, ensuring a comfortable visit.

After exploring the shrine, wander through Miyajima’s shopping arcade, where you can browse for souvenirs, traditional sweets, and local crafts. Then, enjoy a delicious Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki - a savory pancake layered with noodles, cabbage, and sweet sauce - at a restaurant equipped for accessibility.

Conclude your experience with a relaxed return to the port, reflecting on a day filled with history, culture, and flavors that make Hiroshima unforgettable.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a little amount of walking of approximately 1.3 miles (approx. 2km) and is specially designed for guests who utilize a wheelchair or a scooter. The tour is on request only and, guests who wish to book this tour are kindly requested to contact shoreconcierge@silversea.com in order to provide further details of their wheelchair or scooter. The tour route avoids steps and stairs. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp will be used for transportation. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. A minimum participation of 5 guests is required to operate the excursion at the advertised rate. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and Japanese Yen or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Although credit cards are mostly accepted, Japanese Yen is required for any purchases; guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Infrastructure in Hiroshima may be basic, and local conditions may be challenging; coaches, guides, hotels, restaurants, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other ports. Therefore, we urge flexibility and understanding as we visit unique, less-touristic destinations. The cost of providing a tour programme in this area is proportionately more expensive than in neighbouring regions, as vehicles and guides are brought in from the whole region. This may be reflected in the prices of the tours, and we thank you for your understanding. The public ferry is not exclusive to Silversea guests. Expect crowds and long lines at the sites visited. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary.