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Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto

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Kyoto, Japan
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On average, this is booked 45 (26) days in advance.

13 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Embark on a full-day guided tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, two of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its floating torii gate, and the Atomic Bomb Dome, a symbol of peace. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the Seto Inland Sea and stroll through Miyajima’s charming shopping street, where wild deer roam freely. Lunch is not included, giving you the freedom to savor local specialties like oysters and okonomiyaki. At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, gain deep insight into the city’s post-war history and the importance of peace. Travel comfortably in a fully air-conditioned and heated bus, accompanied by a licensed English-speaking guide. Select your preferred Shinkansen experience with either Ordinary Class or First-Class Green Car seating.

What's Included

  • Bullet train Shinkansen Tickets
  • Miyajima visitor tax
  • Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
  • Lunch
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Japan
〒601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, 31 AVANTI

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

The tour concludes upon arrival at Kyoto Station around 9:00 PM. No drop-off service to hotels will be provided. Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.

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Kyoto Station

After meeting at Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti B1F, our staff will guide you to Kyoto Station on foot. From there, you will enjoy a comfortable ride on the Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima Station with reserved seating in either a Standard Car or the premium Green Car. Please note that this train journey is unguided. Upon arrival at Hiroshima Station, your local tour guide will greet you on the platform and escort you to the tour bus boarding point, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start to your Hiroshima adventure.
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Itsukushima Shrine

Established in the 6th century, this shrine is one of Japan's finest, and is famous for its beautiful Shinden-zukuri style structure (architecture representative of a nobles' residence in the Heian period). The contrast of the green of Mount Misen behind the lacquered shrine pavilion and the blue of the Seto Sea is beautiful and evocative of the underwater palace of Ryugujo.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Miyajima

Time for lunch is allotted on Miyajima. This region is known for oysters, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and conger eel rice bowl, which are available at many shops on Miyajima. Customers are free to enjoy their preferred meals. Lunch is not included in the tour.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Atomic Bomb Dome

The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of the disastrous atomic bombing during WWII, the first atomic bombs used in human history, and has been preserved as it was to promote peace and elimination of atomic weapons around the world.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace. The museum within the park is an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and was built to remind future generations of the terror wrought by atomic bombs.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Hiroshima Station

Travel comfortably by bullet train "Shinkansen" from Hiroshima Station to Kyoto Station with reserved seating in either a standard car or the premium Green Car. Please note that this segment of the journey is unguided. The tour ends upon arrival at Kyoto Station.
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Seats may not be designated. Specific seats cannot be requested
  • In general, JR West Miyajima Ferry will be used on the round trip between Miyajimaguchi and Miyajima, but if it is not operating, Miyajima Matsudai Kisen will be used
  • The JR West Miyajima Ferry route from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima will be the Otorii ferry route, which gets closest to the large torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Depending on circumstances such as weather and high tide, please note that the Otorii ferry route may not be possible

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Q: Will I get seasick on Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2142KYO_S1_KYOTO

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152 reviews

Average 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 152 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bullet train Shinkansen Tickets
  • Miyajima visitor tax
  • Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter (During Hiroshima segment)
  • Lunch
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled
  • This tour does not include meal charges for lunch. Please eat lunch on your own at Miyajima (not included)
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
  • Seats may not be designated. Specific seats cannot be requested
  • In general, JR West Miyajima Ferry will be used on the round trip between Miyajimaguchi and Miyajima, but if it is not operating, Miyajima Matsudai Kisen will be used
  • The JR West Miyajima Ferry route from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima will be the Otorii ferry route, which gets closest to the large torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Depending on circumstances such as weather and high tide, please note that the Otorii ferry route may not be possible
  • The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will wait for you at Hiroshima Station and guide you during sightseeing at Hiroshima and Miyajima
  • When heading to Hiroshima, an assistant will lead you from the meet-up at Sunrise Tours Desk until boarding the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station. There is no accompanying assistant while on board the Shinkansen
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus and Shinkansen seats. If bus and Shinkansen seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate
  • Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car, a taxi, or train on some parts of the tour.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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