--- title: Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 350 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 150 duration_minutes: 800 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 20 of 21 (Day Trips from Kyoto) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-and-miyajima-full-day-tour-by-bullet-train-from-kyoto/ --- # Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto **Guidekin's take:** Visit Hiroshima and Miyajima from Kyoto by bullet train and ferry, with stops at Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Train tickets, admissions and the visitor tax are included; lunch costs extra. 4.51 from 150 reviews at €350 per person for 13h 20m. In our comparison: #20 of 21 in Day Trips from Kyoto, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please come to Sunrise Tours Desk inside… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €350 per person for the Bullet Train Ordinary Class option; other options up to €422 - Duration: 13h 20m - Rating: 4.51/5 from 150 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.51 from 150 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 133 of 150. - 5 stars: 106 (71%) - 4 stars: 27 (18%) - 3 stars: 7 (5%) - 2 stars: 8 (5%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Bullet Train Ordinary Class | €350 / person | English | Bullet Train Shinkansen: Standard-class reserved seat between Kyoto Station and Hiroshima Station | | Bullet Train Premium Class | €422 / person | English | Bullet Train Shinkansen: Premium-class "Green car" reserved seat between Kyoto Station and Hiroshima Station | ## What's 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 ## Itinerary 1. **After meeting at Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti B1F, our staff will guide y...** (1h 40m; admission included) - 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.... 2. **Itsukushima Shrine** (1h; admission included) - 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... 3. **Miyajima** (1h) - 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. 4. **Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park** (20m) - This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace. 5. **Atomic Bomb Dome** (20m) - 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. 6. **Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum** (1h; admission included) - 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... 7. **Hiroshima Station** (1h 40m; admission included) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: 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. ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Day Trips from Kyoto | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 21** | €350 | 13h 20m | 4.51 (150) | shared | | [World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience](/japan/kyoto/tours/world-heritage-kyoto-nara-uji-authentic-matcha-experience/?format=md) | €113 | 8h 30m | 4.93 (2933) | shared | | [Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation](/japan/kyoto/tours/osaka-and-nara-day-tour-with-private-transportation/?format=md) | €229 | 6h | 4.98 (116) | private | | [Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-hiking-tour-the-nature-and-legends-of-kurama-and-kibune/?format=md) | €185 | 8h | 5.0 (85) | private | Ranked #20 of 21 in Day Trips from Kyoto by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €350, median €145; typical length 8h. 14 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md ## More in Kyoto - All Kyoto tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-and-miyajima-full-day-tour-by-bullet-train-from-kyoto/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md