Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Day Tour

Duration

12–13 hours

Price

From ¥19,800 / person (includes Shinkansen)

Type

Guided Tour

This comprehensive day tour combines two of Japan's most powerful destinations — Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park with the A-Bomb Dome, and Miyajima Island's breathtaking floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. The Shinkansen transport from Osaka or Kyoto is included, making this a seamless guided experience of Japan's historic heart.

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Highlights

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and A-Bomb Dome (UNESCO)
Itsukushima Shrine's floating torii gate at Miyajima Island
Free-roaming deer on Miyajima Island
Ferry crossing to Miyajima from Hiroshima (JR ferry included)
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki lunch

What's Included

✓Round-trip Shinkansen from Osaka or Kyoto
✓English-speaking guide throughout
✓Hiroshima Peace Museum admission
✓Miyajima ferry crossing
✓Lunch (Hiroshima okonomiyaki)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JR Pass accepted for the Hiroshima Shinkansen?+

Yes — if you have a JR Pass, the Shinkansen to Hiroshima is covered. This guided tour includes Shinkansen tickets, but JR Pass holders may use their pass instead. Check with the tour operator at booking to confirm the discount arrangements.

When is the floating torii gate at its most dramatic?+

High tide is when the torii gate appears to float in Hiroshima Bay — the classic illusion. Low tide allows you to walk to the gate's base. Evening and night views with the gate lit up are spectacular. Check tide tables in advance for optimal timing.

Is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum distressing to visit?+

The museum presents difficult historical content about the August 1945 atomic bombing. The exhibitions are deeply moving and significant. Most visitors emerge reflective and grateful. Children aged 10+ can engage meaningfully with the content; younger children should be guided by parents.

What food is served on this tour?+

Lunch typically features Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — a layered savory pancake with yakisoba noodles, cabbage, pork, and egg assembled at a teppan grill. This is Hiroshima's signature dish and distinctly different from Osaka-style okonomiyaki.

Can I explore independently after the guided tour portions?+

The guide accompanies the group throughout the main sites, but there is typically 60–90 minutes of free time on Miyajima Island for independent exploration, shopping (maple leaf manju sweets are a must), and the optional Mt. Misen cable car. The return Shinkansen departs at a fixed time.

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