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Kyoto to Hiroshima & Miyajima: Full-Day Tour by Bullet Train

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Experience an unforgettable Hiroshima and Miyajima day tour by bullet train from Kyoto. Dive into Hiroshima's highlights, from the Itsukushima Shrine to the Peace Memorial Park.

Highlights

  • Round-trip Shinkansen from Kyoto included
  • Hand-picked expert guide for the entire day
  • Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome with context
  • Miyajima's floating torii and Itsukushima Shrine
  • Miyajima visitor tax covered
  • Zero logistics: everything handled door to door

Kyoto to Hiroshima & Miyajima: Full-Day Tour by Bullet Train: Key Facts

PriceFrom $549 per person
Duration13 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

Hiroshima feels far from Kyoto until you remember what the Shinkansen can do: this full-day tour puts you aboard the bullet train in the early morning and has you standing in the Peace Memorial Park before many travelers have finished breakfast. It is a long day, around thirteen hours door to door, but it is the day that lets Kyoto-based travelers experience one of Japan's most important destinations without repacking a suitcase. You meet your hand-picked expert guide at Kyoto Station and ride the Shinkansen southwest at up to 300 kilometers per hour, a bucket-list experience in itself, with the transportation included in the price. The Hiroshima hours are given to the sites that matter: the Peace Memorial Park with its cenotaphs and paper cranes, the Atomic Bomb Dome preserved as the blast left it, and the human stories your guide carries that turn monuments back into people. Then the day pivots from reflection to serenity. The local train and ferry deliver you to Miyajima, where the great torii of Itsukushima Shrine stands in the tide, and the shrine's corridors, the island's lanes and the resident deer fill the afternoon; your Miyajima visitor tax is already covered. There is time to eat, momiji manju and grilled oysters are the island's calling cards, before the evening Shinkansen carries you back to Kyoto. The pacing is honest: an early start, a full day, and one of the most affecting day trips Japan offers, handled end to end by a guide so you never once think about logistics.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

7:30 AM

Depart Kyoto by Shinkansen

Meet your expert guide at Kyoto Station and board the bullet train southwest, racing toward Hiroshima at up to 300 km/h.

9:30 AM

Arrive Hiroshima

Arrive by mid-morning and travel into the city center with your guide.

10:00 AM

Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome

Walk the park's cenotaphs and paper cranes and stand before the preserved dome, with your guide's human stories of the city.

12:30 PM

Lunch and transfer to Miyajima

Break for lunch, then take the local train and ferry across to the sacred island, visitor tax already covered.

2:00 PM

Itsukushima Shrine & the floating torii

Explore the over-water shrine and its great vermilion gate, plus the island lanes and resident deer.

4:30 PM

Free time on Omotesando

Sample momiji manju and grilled oysters and browse the shops before heading to the ferry.

6:00 PM

Shinkansen back to Kyoto

Ride the evening bullet train home, arriving back at Kyoto Station around 8:30 PM.

Detailed Itinerary

7:30 AM - Depart Kyoto by Shinkansen: Meet your expert guide at Kyoto Station and board the bullet train southwest, racing toward Hiroshima at up to 300 km/h.

9:30 AM - Arrive Hiroshima: Arrive by mid-morning and travel into the city center with your guide.

10:00 AM - Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome: Walk the park's cenotaphs and paper cranes and stand before the preserved dome, with your guide's human stories of the city.

12:30 PM - Lunch and transfer to Miyajima: Break for lunch, then take the local train and ferry across to the sacred island, visitor tax already covered.

2:00 PM - Itsukushima Shrine & the floating torii: Explore the over-water shrine and its great vermilion gate, plus the island lanes and resident deer.

4:30 PM - Free time on Omotesando: Sample momiji manju and grilled oysters and browse the shops before heading to the ferry.

6:00 PM - Shinkansen back to Kyoto: Ride the evening bullet train home, arriving back at Kyoto Station around 8:30 PM.

Includes

  • Hand-picked expert tour guide, Miyajima visitor tax, Transportation by Shinkansen

Excludes

  • Personal expenses, meals unless specified, gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

Hiroshima (details confirmed with operator on booking)

Know before you go

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

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$549
Tour Type
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Traveler Reviews

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Guide
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Value for money
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CRG– Taiwan
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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Ajay– United Kingdom
December 28, 2025

A brilliant trip, Alex our guide was informative and knowledgeable. This tour is a stress free way to see two opposing sides of Hiroshima. Highly recommended!

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Eric L.
July 21, 2026

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

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Dorcas
July 17, 2026

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

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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.

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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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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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Joanna
May 22, 2026

Everything went smooth, well organised. Angeles is a great guide, full of positive energy!!

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Colleen
May 20, 2026

I know we had traffic issues but I would have preferred more time at the Hiroshima peace park and less at Miyajima

Frequently Asked Questions

This full-day tour departs from Kyoto and travels to Hiroshima by Shinkansen bullet train, with the Shinkansen transportation included in the price. The Miyajima visitor tax is also covered; exact departure details in Kyoto are confirmed with the operator after booking.
Plan for a long, rewarding day of around 13 hours door to door, including the high-speed rail journeys in both directions. The Shinkansen makes it realistic to see Hiroshima and Miyajima from Kyoto in a single day.
With a hand-picked expert guide you explore Hiroshima's highlights, including the Peace Memorial Park and its moving monuments, before crossing to the sacred island of Miyajima. There you see Itsukushima Shrine and its famous torii gate rising from the sea.
Personal expenses, meals and gratuities are not included, so bring money for lunch and snacks along the way. Everything logistical, from the Shinkansen tickets to the Miyajima visitor tax, is handled for you.
Children generally love the bullet-train ride, the ferry crossing and Miyajima's wandering deer, and the guide keeps the day well organized. Do note it is a roughly 13-hour day and that the Peace Memorial Park deals with the atomic bombing, which parents may want to prepare younger children for.
Hand-picked expert tour guide, Miyajima visitor tax, Transportation by Shinkansen
The duration of the Kyoto to Hiroshima & Miyajima: Full-Day Tour by Bullet Train is typically 13 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, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
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.
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