Western Japan · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 8 train experiences below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
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!”
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”
Visit Hiroshima and Miyajima from Tokyo by bullet train, with a guide, ferry rides, Itsukushima Shrine, and the Peace Memorial Park.
“It was an amazing experience, Alex was very knowledgeable and bilingual and I really appreciated it how he bounces from language to the other effortlessly. The driver OE was very respectful and an absolute pleasure to ride with her. I totally recommend this trip.”
Visit Miyajima’s floating torii gate and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on a guided Kyoto day trip by Shinkansen and ferry.
“The guide was great (Astrid) both English and Spanish were great! Completely understandable. She speaks Japanese as well. All instructions were clear the shrines were beautiful, the deer were docile. It was a good day”
Travel from Osaka to Hiroshima and Miyajima by bullet train, ferry, and guided transport, with shrine, deer, Peace Park, and Atomic Bomb Dome.
“My wife's and I recent trip to Miyajima Island & Hiroshima was very educational and humbling. While in Miyajima we were able to see the iconic Itsukushima Shrine with its floating torii gate. While walking through the Island we were able to expRead more”
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