Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Tour for who own the JR Pass only

Duration11m - 12m

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

- Great for those who have a JR pass.
So, if you’re short on time, you can actually visit Hiroshima as a daytrip from these cities.

This is tour schedule:
7:30 Meet customer at Kyoto Station, (Shinkansen Central Gate )
8:00 Hikari 533 Kyoto Station → Hiroshima Station
(Customer use JR pass by Own)

7:30 Meet customer at Shin-Osaka Station (Shinkansen Central Gate)
8:04 Sakura 545 ShinOsaka Station → Hiroshima Station (Customer use JR pass by Own)

9:33 Arrival Hiroshima Station
from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima
Miyajima sightseeing (Itsukushima shrine)
Lunch (Free lunch time take lunch by customer Own)
13:00 Miyajima to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome
17:00 Hiroshima Station (Customer can buy Bendo Box at here)
【Osaka】
17:52 Sakura 564 Hiroshima Station →19:21 Shin-Osaka Station
End of tour
【Kyoto】
18:33 Sakura 566 Hiroshima Station → 19:59 Shin-Osaka Station
transfer
20:21 Hikari 666 Shin-Osaka Station→20:34 Kyoto Station
End of tour

Options

Departure from Osaka

Starting point:
Shin-Osaka Station, 5 Chome-16 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka 532-0011, Japan

Departure from Kyoto

Starting point:
Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

What's included

Private English guide from Kyoto / Osaka
Public transportation at Hiroshima city

Lunch&Dinner
From Kyoto/Osaka to Hiroshima Bullet train ticket (Round trip)
JAPAN RAIL PASS
Round trip ferry fee from Hiroshima to Miyajima

What to expect

Miyajima
Pass by

Miyajima (宮島) is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views.

While officially named Itsukushima, the island is more commonly referred to as Miyajima, Japanese for "shrine island". This is because the island is so closely related to its key shrine, Itsukushima Shrine, in the public's mind. Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water.

Miyajima is a romantic place, best enjoyed by staying overnight at one of the island's ryokan. While there are usually many day tourists, in the evening the area becomes much quieter and more peaceful. There are also wild deer on the island that have become accustomed to people. In the day the deer wander around the same sites as the tourists, and in the evening they sleep along the walking paths.
Itsukushima Shrine
1h · Admission ticket included

The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) on Miyajima is the source of both the island's fame and its name. Formally named Itsukushima, the island is more popularly known as "Miyajima", literally "shrine island" in Japanese, thanks to its star attraction. The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic "floating" torii gate.

The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. The shrine complex consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, a main hall and a noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound
Pass by

At 8:15am on 6th August 1945, the first atomic bomb in human history was dropped on Hiroshima. Although, the Atomic Bomb Dome was located almost directly underneath the explosion, it somehow avoided complete destruction and the remains of the building still stand today. The residents of Hiroshima decided to keep this tragic reminder of war intact. The site was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1996. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Cenotaph for Atomic Bomb Victims and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to gain a deeper understanding of the suffering caused by war and nuclear weapons and the true value of peace.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Pass by

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園, Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area.

Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
1h · Admission ticket included

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is the largest of Hiroshima's sites related to the atomic bomb. Designed by renowned architect Tange Kenzo (1913-2005), the museum opened in 1955, and in 2006 it was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

The museum consists of two adjacent buildings inside Peace Memorial Park. The main hall houses an extensive collection of artifacts from the time of the bombing, while the east building is focused on peace education through a variety of media. The main hall recently underwent major renovation, and its collection is now even more powerful and moving.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Shin-Osaka station Shinkansen Gate (Central gate , Our guide will bring name board write HIS mark)

Meeting point

Kyoto station Shinkansen Gate (Central gate , Our guide will bring name board write HIS mark)

End point

Shin-Osaka station Shinkansen Gate (Central gate , Our guide will bring name board write HIS mark)

End point

Kyoto station Shinkansen Gate (Central gate , Our guide will bring name board write HIS mark)

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
Please arrive at the meeting spot in time.
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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