Western Japan · DAY TRIPS FROM OSAKA & KYOTO
The shinkansen makes Hiroshima and Miyajima a long but real day from Kansai. These 14 trips manage the timetable for you; each lists pickup city, hours and price.
Ride the bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima for Itsukushima Shrine, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and a moving Peace Museum visit.
“This tour company did an excellent job organizing everything and even got us reserved seats on the bulletin trains to and back all included in the price of the tour. We greatly appreciated that! They walk you to and from the meeting point to thRead more”
Ride the Shinkansen from Osaka to Miyajima and Hiroshima for shrine views, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and a moving Peace Museum visit.
“Tour guide needs to be more informative with clear details in regards to tour at hand. very soft spoke limited English which made it more difficult to understand.”
Spend a full day from Osaka, Kyoto, or Fukuoka visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima by bullet train, ferry, bus, and guided tour.
“The guided tour with Kane was awesome. He has interesting info about his hometown Hiroshima and Japan. The stops in Hiroshima make you reflect on a pivotal time in history and to strive for peace. Miyajima Island was a delight - from the ferry ride, the torii gate, shrine, to the oysters ( grilled and deep fried). Yum! Tour was organized and convenient ( tickets, Shinkansen rides). I will definitely recommend this tour.”
Ride the Shinkansen from Osaka to Hiroshima, visit Miyajima’s floating torii, and reflect at the Peace Memorial Park in one full day.
“We had a fantastic time on this tour visiting Miyajima Island and the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine. We also saw wild deer and had free time to explore the island and enjoy lunch. It was also very moving visiting Hiroshima and the museum to learn more about its history. We highly recommend this tour!”
See Miyajima’s floating torii and Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial sites on a private Kyoto or Osaka day trip by bullet train and ferry.
“This was an incredible day - the magic of Miyajima followed by such a moving experience in Hiroshima. It is a lot to fit in one day but it was very well organised and we did not feel rushed. Our guide was knowledgable and helpful.”
See Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the A-bomb Dome, Peace Museum, and Miyajima in one private day from Kyoto or Osaka.
“Sunny was a fantastic tour guide, very punctual, very friendly and chatty. Would highly recommend this tour and guide to everyone.”
Review of a private 14-hour Hiroshima and Miyajima trip from Osaka, with the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park, Itsukushima Shrine, and van transport.
“Wonderful experience in Japan 🌸 We had an amazing tour with a very kind and professional driver. Everything was well organized, and we really appreciated the flexibility and care. Thank you for making our day so special – highly recommended! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Miyajima with Indian curry lunch and a special ferry route.
“This is a excellent tour to a place that is important to visit at least once. There is enough time to go through the museum on your own, although it is very crowded with school children. Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island is spectacular. ⛩️ It is certainly an epic scene.”
Spend a powerful day at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial sites and Miyajima, with a private guide, ferry ride, shrine visit, and Shinkansen travel.
“Fantastic information need more time at museum. Very sad and moving visit. So much history. Beautiful temples”
Take a private bullet-train day trip from Kyoto or Osaka to Hiroshima, visiting Miyajima, the Peace Memorial Museum, and Atomic Bomb Dome.
“Aihero- 🙌🏻 Hands down the best tour guide in Kyoto! Thank you for an unforgettable journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima, from subway to bullet train to fairy boat wow what a journey to get us to the Peace Memorial and guiding us through stuRead more”
Long-form destination guides to the Chūgoku region of Japan — Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi. Every article researched, fact-checked, and illustrated with verified location-specific photographs.
