Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto
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
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter (During Hiroshima segment)
- Lunch
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting Location
Japan
〒601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ AVANTI
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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.
What To Expect
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Kyoto Station
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Itsukushima Shrine
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Miyajima
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Atomic Bomb Dome
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Hiroshima Station
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto?
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Activity code: C-2142KYO_S1_KYOTO
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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
- 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
