Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto
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Is Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto worth booking?
Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto is a 13.3-hour experience in Kyoto, Japan, from $386 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 132 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (132)
- Duration
- 13.3 hours
- From
- $386 per person
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 Do
What you get
About this experience
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
Included
- Bullet train Shinkansen Tickets
- Miyajima visitor tax
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter (During Hiroshima segment)
- Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not included
- Lunch
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
What you'll see and do
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.
100 minutes here · Admission 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.
60 minutes here · Admission 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.
60 minutes here
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.
20 minutes here
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.
20 minutes here
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.
60 minutes here · Admission 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.
100 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kyoto
Please come to Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti B1F, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. Our staff will lead you to the Kyoto Station Shinkansen platform.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
Options you can book
Bullet Train First Class
Bullet Train Shinkansen: First-class "Green car" reserved seat between Kyoto Station and Hiroshima Station
Bullet Train Ordinary Class
Bullet Train Shinkansen: Standard-class reserved seat between Kyoto Station and Hiroshima Station
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 132 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
132 verified traveler reviews for Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Worst tour operator
The meeting place was closed, locked and unable to be entered into. We could not find the meeting point and when we called the tour operator, she claimed that it was open, when it was not. We then went to the train station,. The tour operator directed us back to the train station, to wait for a representative and the representative never arrived. We waited half an hoi4 extremely unreliable and incompetent. Surprised that TripAdvisor has this type of operators working for them. I expect my refund within 24 hours
via Tripadvisor
1-day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima: Rainy but still fun
Our tour guide, Takeshi, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He is very passionate about showing Hiroshima to visitors. Our train was delayed for 30 minutes due to bad weather. He stayed with us and made sure we got on the train safely. We really appreciated his kindness.
via Viator
A powerful and moving experience at Hiroshima
A powerful and moving experience at Hiroshima
via Tripadvisor
A slow start ends in a meaningful experience
There was much more walking than I expected Fortunately I am able to walk longer distances but some guests may struggle, particularly if it is hot Funding the Kyoto meeting point was a nightmare. GPS kept sending me in the wrong direction. But I had decided to try out finding it the day before so the 40 minutes I spent once I hit yo the Kyoto station, while frustrating, was worth it. The other couple I met starting in Kyoto had the same trouble . I think you should say that the starting point is I. The basement of the Avanti building across the street from the Kyoto station. Go down the steps and it is on the corner before the entrance to the Avanti mall. )or something like that) The train ride worked well but I think you should explain that if you start the tour in Kyoto, the guide takes you to your train and you travel to Hiroshima without a guide and meet the guide there. It went smoothly but not everyone is comfortable with traveling alone But in the end the Mahayana Shrine was impressive and I enjoyed the commercial area and picking out lunch. And our guide had prepared some information on the Hiroshima bombing and shared it with us before we walked around and went into the museum which mad it much more meaningful. A very sad demonstration of man’s inhumanity to man offered in an impartial and honest way. And the museum does such a good job in presenting what happened on the morning of August 6, 1945. I had seen the actual Enola Gay( the bomber used in the attack) at the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC so this closed a circle do to speak Visiting the museum has many similarities to touring the US Holocaust Museum in Washington in regard pictures and stories of victims and devastation of neighborhoods. Visiting Hiroshima is a very sobering experience but I am very glad I did it.
via Viator
This trip was amazing
Jun was an amazing tour guide. She made an all day tour relaxing, engaging and memorable. Her in-depth knowledge was matched by her sense of humour. Highly recommend if you are looking for a fully organised, stress free orientation of Hiroshima.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 13.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $386 to $72800
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 46
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
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Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kyoto.
How much does Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto cost?
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Prices start at $386 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kyoto usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto take?
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Plan for about 13.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kyoto is not rushed.
Is Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 132 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Kyoto, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto?
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Around 46 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kyoto can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kyoto and add a light layer if any part of the 13.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kyoto within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?
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On Outty we rank every Kyoto experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option, Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto, Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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