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Miyajima's great torii at sunsetMiyajima's great torii at sunset
Cities and regions · Hiroshima and Miyajima

Hiroshima, memory and the sea

A rebuilt city that remembers the bomb, and a sacred island.

Hiroshima at a glance≈ 1 hr 40 from Kyoto
2 daysthe city, then Miyajima island
200 ¥the Peace Memorial Museum, from 7:30 am
10 min by ferryto Miyajima: 200 ¥, covered by the JR Pass
+ 100 ¥visitor tax to enter the island
Shinkansen Nozomi
KyotoHiroshima
Duration≈ 1 hr 40JR Passwith supplement

Unreserved seat; Hikari: no supplement.

Price10,770 ¥
Shinkansen Nozomi
OsakaHiroshima
Duration≈ 1 hr 25JR Passwith supplement

Departs from Shin-Osaka.

Price9,890 ¥

Staying in Hiroshima Near Peace Park or the station

J-Hoppers Hiroshima Guesthouse$

Dorms on futons and private rooms, 5 min on foot from Peace Park.

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Dormy Inn Hiroshima “Aki no yu”$$

Renovated in May 2026: bath and sauna on the 8th floor, free shuttle to the station.

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Hotel Granvia Hiroshima$$$

Directly connected to JR Hiroshima Station.

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The city, then the island

  1. 01
    The Atomic Bomb Dome

    The ruin can be seen from Peace Park, no ticket needed. 150 m away, the Aqua Net direct boat reaches Miyajima in 45 min (2,400 ¥).

    no ticketoutdoors
  2. 02
    The Peace Memorial Museum

    Victims' belongings, survivors' testimonies. Avoid 11 am – 3 pm: book the 7:30 – 8:30 am slot online (300 places, on sale 90 days ahead).

    200 ¥30 minno large bags
  3. 03
    Itsukushima Shrine

    Founded in 593, current buildings from 1168. Slatted floors: avoid heels.

    300 ¥from 6:30 am
  4. 04
    Mount Misen by ropeway

    Two ropeways, then a 1-hr round-trip walk to the summit. Booking required on some autumn days.

    2,000 ¥ round tripup 9 am – 4 pm
Book aheadStay on the island, book your tours

On the island, the torii without the daytime crowds. Range: $ budget, $$ mid-range, $$$ comfort.

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