Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima by JR & To the museum by bus

May, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

• 9;18 Meet at Hiroshima Station
• 9:30　Go to Miyajima by JR
• 9:56　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
• 10:10　To Miyajima by ferry
• 10:20　Arrive at Miyajima
• 　　　　Shrine　Senjokaku　Machiya Street　Omotesando
• 11:45　Okonomiyaki at Kurawanka
• 12:15　To the pier
• 12:25　To Miyajimaguchi by ferry
• 12:35　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi pier
• 12:47　To Nishi-Hiroshima Station by JR
• 13:06　Arrive at Nishi-Hiroshima Station
• 13:12　To the museum by bus
• 13:30　Arrive at the museum
• 　　　　Museum　Monument tour
• 15:40　Disband in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome

Tour Itinerary in Detail

From there the group visited Miyajima by JR at 9:30, Miyajimaguchi at 9:56, To Miyajima by ferry at 10:10, Miyajima at 10:20, Okonomiyaki at Kurawanka at 11:45, To the pier at 12:15, To Miyajimaguchi by ferry at 12:25, Miyajimaguchi pier at 12:35, To Nishi-Hiroshima Station by JR at 12:47, Nishi-Hiroshima Station at 13:06, To the museum by bus at 13:12 and the museum at 13:30.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station by train (420JPY); Miyajimaguchi Station to Nishi-Hiroshima Station by train (330JPY); Nishi-Hiroshima to Museum by bus (220JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 970JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Miyajima by JR, Miyajimaguchi, To Miyajima by ferry, Miyajima, Okonomiyaki at Kurawanka, To the pier, To Miyajimaguchi by ferry, Miyajimaguchi pier, To Nishi-Hiroshima Station by JR, Nishi-Hiroshima Station, To the museum by bus and the museum.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 970JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

The guide is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Hiroshima itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.