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From Kyoto: Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Trip by Bullet Train

4.0(17)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews12 hFree cancellationBy Amigo Tours Japan
From Kyoto: Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Trip by Bullet Train

About this activity

Escape the historic streets of Kyoto for a seamless, fully guided full-day adventure to Japan’s most powerful historical and spiritual landmarks. If the Bullet Train option is selected, board the high-speed Shinkansen from Kyoto Station to Hiroshima, where your expert bilingual guide will welcome you (travelers selecting the Option Without Train will join the guide directly at Hiroshima Station).

Cross the scenic Seto Inland Sea by ferry to Miyajima Island, home to the world-famous floating Itsukushima Shrine and friendly wild deer. Enjoy free time to explore traditional streets and buy local delicacies for lunch (such as grilled oysters or momiji manju). Afterward, travel to Hiroshima for a moving and insightful guided walking tour of the Peace Memorial Park and the historic Atomic Bomb Dome. Relax on the comfortable return bus and evening Bullet Train back to Kyoto, with all major tickets and transport smoothly arranged.

What's included

  • ✓Transportation from the meeting point
  • ✓Round-trip ferry ticket to Miyajima Island
  • ✓Bilingual guide in English and Spanish
  • ✓Train bullet ticket from Kyoto (If option selected)
  • ✓Entrance fee to Itsukushima Shrine

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

  • Please meet the guide at the meeting point, outside Hiroshima Station Shinkansenguchi Hiroba Bus Berth. To reach the meeting point, in the Hiroshima station, take the North Exit, go down the stairs, and head to Hiroshima Station’s Shinkansenguchi Bus Berth, between Bus Stops 8 and 9.
  • Arrive early at Kyoto Station. You’ll travel alone, as the guide won’t join you on the train. When you arrive to Hiroshima, take the North Exit, go down the stairs, and head to Hiroshima Station’s Shinkansenguchi Bus Berth, between Bus Stops 8 and 9: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdeEaWGC9Tz3iHjH6

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that we recommend bringing cash, as in some places card payments may not be accepted and access to ATMs may be limited.
  • Please note: The train journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima is self-guided, with no guide on board. Upon arrival, exit Hiroshima Station through the North Exit and go downstairs to the Shinkansenguchi Bus Berth (between stops 8 and 9) to meet your guide. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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