1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour , No Lunch ( Ordinary Car Shinkansen , Round Trip from Kyoto )

Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum’s Main Building, which reopened in April 2019, learn more about the situation and life in Hiroshima after the bombing, as well as the importance of peace. At picturesque Miyajima, one of the Three Views of Japan, seeing wild Japanese deer amidst the untouched, abundant nature is one of the joys to look forward to. Enjoy a comfortable Shinkansen ride between Kyoto and Hiroshima.

From AUD $710

Highlights

  • Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day: Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island.

  • Travel round-trip from Kyoto by Shinkansen with a licensed English-speaking guide

  • Explore historic landmarks including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

  • Enjoy free time for sightseeing and local food in Miyajima (lunch not included)

  • Duration

    13 hours and 35 minutes

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter

  • Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

  • Miyajima visitor tax

What is not included

  • Lunch charges

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit)

Start time

07:30:00

End point

Kyoto Station

What To Expect

Experience the ultimate day trip from Kyoto aboard the Nozomi Shinkansen, traveling in reserved seating to Hiroshima and back with ease. Departing from the convenient Sunrise Tours Desk at Kyoto Avanti, this excursion is led by a National Government Licensed English guide interpreter, ensuring seamless navigation from Kyoto Station to Hiroshima and on to the iconic island of Miyajima. All transportation, admission fees, and the Miyajima visitor tax are included for your convenience just bring your JR Pass if you plan to use one. Spend the day exploring two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the solemn Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, followed by the tranquil beauty of Itsukushima Shrine with its famed “floating” torii gate overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. You’ll also enjoy ample time to explore traditional Miyajima Island, with opportunities to dine on local favorites like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki or oysters (lunch not included). The day concludes with a smooth return to Kyoto Station, leaving you with lasting memories of history, heritage, and natural beauty.

Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti and head to Itsukushima Shrine

Head to Kyoto Station. Meet up with customers of tours departing from Osaka and Hiroshima at Hotel Granvia Hiroshima. Take the JR West Miyajima Ferry to Miyajima. The cruise offers an up-close view of Itsukushima Shrine's large torii gate. And Head to Itsukushima Shrine. Itsukushima Shrine is A World Heritage site. 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 Mt. Misen behind the lacquered shrine pavilion and the blue of the Seto Sea is beautiful and evocative of the underwater palace of Ryugujo.

Lunch at Miyajima and Head to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park / Atomic Bomb Dome

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. And Then Head to 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. The Atomic Bomb Dome within the park 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.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum was built to convey the devastation caused by the atomic bomb to future generations. The museum collects and displays photographs and materials showing the relics of the atomic bomb survivors and the devastation of the bombing and introduces the history of Hiroshima before and after the bombing and the situation in the atomic age.























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    • 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.

    • The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 4 days prior to the tour at 09:00 (for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the deadline will be advanced to the preceding weekday).

    • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

    • 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. Thank you for your understanding.

    • The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will wait for customers at Hiroshima Station and guide them during sightseeing at Hiroshima and Miyajima.

    • When heading to Hiroshima, an assistant will lead customers 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.

    • This tour does not include meal charges for lunch. Please eat lunch on your own at Miyajima (not included).

    • Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. *Drivers do not work as guides.

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