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A veteran guide with 20 years of guiding experience will offer you a virtual tour of the World Heritage “Itsukushima shrine” and a sacred island “Miyajima”.

O-torii (Grand Torii Gate) of Itsukushima shrine is a Japanese icon known by everybody, isn’t it?

Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture

The Itsukushima shrine stands on Miyajima island where the island itself is worshipped as a sacred god.


Why was the shrine built in such a way as if it were floating on the sea?
Why is the O-torii (Grand Torii Gate) standing in the water?
What is the correct manner to visit the shrine?

Through her 20 years of guiding experience, she has learned in what point the guests get curiosity. And now, she is ready to answer various kinds of questions you may wonder!

For those who had to give up traveling abroad,
or for those who are planning to travel to Japan,
here’s the virtual tour for you! 
And the humorous veteran tour guide will deal with your requests flexibly!

For booking

https://helloaini.com/travels/32989

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About the Guide

Hi, there!
My name is Yoshimi.
I was born and raised in Hiroshima.
Having worked for All Nippon Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways as a flight attendant, I now work as a tour guide, an interpreter and an instructor for manners and etiquette.
I have been working as a nationally licensed tour guide including for VIPs for 20 years since 2001.
Since I live in Hiroshima, I mainly offer tours in and around Hiroshima.
Two of the most popular sightseeing spots in the world, Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, are in Hiroshima.
You must visit the sacred island "Miyajima".
Sacred deer welcome us on the island.

I am happy to customize your tour, so shoot me a note from the link above.
Why don't you join me to make your knowledge of Miyajima professional one?


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