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Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by bullet train

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Activity provider: AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK
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Full-day tour in Hiroshima, taking in Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Run by AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Train
  • Bus/coach
  • Ferry
  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Runs 8 hours
  • Round-trip bullet train tickets from Kyoto to Hiroshima (if option selected)

Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by bullet train: Key Facts

PriceFrom $155 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 8-hour experience in Hiroshima, built around Train, Bus/coach and Ferry. It is run by AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park sits on the ground beneath the point where the bomb detonated at 8:15 on 6 August 1945. The A-Bomb Dome, the skeleton of the industrial promotion hall, was left as it stood; the Peace Memorial Museum reopened in 2019 after a redesign and takes about two hours, and is not for young children. The Children's Peace Monument is hung with paper cranes sent from around the world. Hiroshima's own food is okonomiyaki layered with noodles, eaten at counters in Okonomimura. Miyajima is 40 minutes away and most visitors combine the two in one day.

The price covers Round-trip bullet train tickets from Kyoto to Hiroshima, Ferry ride to Miyajima Island and Admission to the Itsukushima Shrine. It does not cover Meals and Hotel pickup and drop-off, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

HIROSHIMA STATION. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

HIROSHIMA STATION

Train

(2 hours)

Bus/coach

(50 minutes)

Ferry

(30 minutes)

Itsukushima Shrine

Guided tour, Free time (30 minutes)

Miyajima

Free time (100 minutes)

Ferry

(10 minutes)

Bus/coach

(1 hour)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Guided tour, Free time (2 hours)

Bus/coach

(40 minutes)

Arrive back at

HIROSHIMA STATION

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: HIROSHIMA STATION

Train: (2 hours)

Bus/coach: (50 minutes)

Ferry: (30 minutes)

Itsukushima Shrine: Guided tour, Free time (30 minutes)

Miyajima: Free time (100 minutes)

Ferry: (10 minutes)

Bus/coach: (1 hour)

Includes

  • Round-trip bullet train tickets from Kyoto to Hiroshima (if option selected)
  • Ferry ride to Miyajima Island
  • Admission to the Itsukushima Shrine

Excludes

  • Meals
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important information

Meeting point

HIROSHIMA STATION

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 8 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $155
$155
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.7/5
based on 93 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Trinadh
May 26, 2026

Excellent guide Alex and he was very thorough in providing details including background &history of each place. Big applause to guide & Driver MsOe. Our journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima was fantastic. Highly recommend

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CRG
March 28, 2026

Good day. We were lucky, Sakura is coming …. Our guide Tanagawa Jorge was excellent. Thanks Jorge for entertaining us with funny stories and local culture ! We do recommend.

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Eric
July 21, 2026

Great day trip. Enjoyed the island and was humbled by the museum and memorials.

5
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Dorcas
July 17, 2026

Miyajima was breathtaking. It was my favorite spot in all of Japan.

5
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Joseph
June 30, 2026

Angeles was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable with history and culture of the tour. Her kindness and care for the good of people shined- all this made the tour quite amazing and humbling at the same time. Thank you for making the day trip unforgettable.

5
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Martin
June 17, 2026

Hey, my day started with the bullet train experience! Like that I did that once in my life. I was then welcomed by Angeles and Oe-san, beautiful smiles and energy. Cannot believe how Angeles could feed us history without looking at any documents. Loved the island visit, maybe cutting by 30-45 min would leave a bit more time For Hiroshima museums. The memorial site was humbling, sacred, emotional. Very solonel moment. Many years ago being in Poland for work, I was by accident on Sept 1 on the site WW2 start of the war. Hiroshima being almost the end of war. Chilling! I am full of gratitude!🥰

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Andy
June 11, 2026

This was the favorite things I've done in 2 weeks in Japan. Cesar and Shimoie San were fantastic. Both the island and the Hiroshima peace memorial were amzing. I would not have thought to go to the Miyajima island, but I'm so glad I did! Thank you!

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Gwen
May 12, 2026

The day has been insightful, emotional, and important to comprehend the complete destruction of Hiroshima. The memorial is a historically significant tribute to all those that lost their lives or suffered for the rest of their days. Yet the grounds and the memorial now radiate hope and a message “never again”. It is wise to have Miyajima first as it is a joyful, lovely, epicurean delight. Our guide Angeles is a commensurate professional, seamlessly moving between languages and handling all of the participants with joy. Her pathos and historical knowledge made this one of the most meaningful ex

5
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Francesco
May 2, 2026

Very interesting journey, with plenty of things to visit -and great leading by Alex

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Manuel
April 13, 2026

We travelled from Kyoto to Hiroshima. The agency sent us the tickets via QR-Code in time, so we could easily get access to the train. They prescribed the meeting point very well. When we arrived in Hiroshima we had enough time to find our group. Our guide Cesar and our driver Kitta were both great. Cesar ansered all our questions and he took care for our train tickets back to Kyoto in the evening. He showed us the most important places and informed us well. When I have one little improvement advice it is the time we had on our own in the Hiroshima museum was a little bit too short. All in all

5
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Ahmed
April 6, 2026

Guide Mr Jorge was superb! I’ll cherish the trip for a long time; overall experience was wonderful.

5
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Thomas
March 25, 2026

We enjoyed our tour very much even though it was raining. Our guide Jorge went above and beyond. His personality is so fun while teaching us a lot of history. He kept us on time for all events. We would recommend him very highly and give him 5/5z

Frequently Asked Questions

HIROSHIMA STATION
The price does not cover meals and hotel pickup and drop-off. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Round-trip bullet train tickets from Kyoto to Hiroshima (if option selected), Ferry ride to Miyajima Island, Admission to the Itsukushima Shrine
The duration of the Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by bullet train is typically 8 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom (2026 full bloom landed around March 29-31), or October-November for autumn color and oyster season. August 6 brings the Peace Memorial Ceremony — moving, but the city is at its most crowded. See our best time to visit Hiroshima guide.
The Hiroden streetcar (flat ¥240) covers most sights, and the meipuru-pu loop bus is free with a JR Pass. Miyajima is a ¥200 ferry ride plus the ¥100 visitor tax. Full fares and passes in getting around Hiroshima.
Two days is the sweet spot: day one for the Peace Memorial Park, Museum and city, day two for Miyajima Island. Our 2-day Hiroshima itinerary maps it hour by hour.
Plan 2-3 hours for the park and museum together — the museum is just ¥200 and opens from 7:30 AM. Etiquette, monuments, and timing tips are in our Peace Memorial Park guide.
The torii appears to float at tide levels above ~250cm, and you can walk out to its base below ~100cm — a single day often offers both. Check tide tables before you go; the full trick is in our Miyajima Island guide.
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — layered, not mixed like Osaka's, with soba inside — plus winter oysters and momiji manju on Miyajima. Okonomimura's 24 stalls are the classic first stop. See the Hiroshima food guide.
Miyajima is the essential one; beyond it, Iwakuni's Kintai Bridge and Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) are both doable by train. Honest rankings and logistics in our Hiroshima day trips guide.
Starting from$155