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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

  • Ride the Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima
  • Visit the Peace Memorial Park with an expert guide
  • See the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
  • Miyajima visitor tax and Shinkansen transport included

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

PriceFrom $526.8 per person
Duration13 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

Experience an unforgettable full-day journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima aboard the Shinkansen bullet train. With a hand-picked expert guide leading the way, you will dive into Hiroshima's highlights, from the Peace Memorial Park and its moving monuments to the sacred island of Miyajima. There you will see the Itsukushima Shrine and its famous torii gate rising from the sea. Shinkansen transportation and the Miyajima visitor tax are included, making this a seamless way to visit one of Japan's most important destinations in a single day.

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

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Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $526.8
$526.8
Tour Type
Guided Tour
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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

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.
Starting from$526.8