Visiting Hiroshima with a one-day excursion from Osaka or Kyoto is possible but such a choice makes things too hasty. A much better option is to spend at least one night in the city. In this way you can visit both Hiroshima and nearby Miyajima.
In this page we outline the programme for a short but rewarding visit to both Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Hiroshima 1,5-day itinerary
Hiroshima can easily be reached by high-speed train from Kyoto and Osaka. As the journey from these cities requires a little more than 2 hours, visiting Hiroshima on a day excursion is possible. A much better option is to spend a night in Hiroshima or, if you can afford it, in Miyajima, a beautiful island in the vicinity of the city.
Itinerary: Hiroshima and Miyajima
Finding a hotel near Hiroshima Station makes things easier. If you reach Hiroshima in the evening, you can check in at your hotel and spend some hours in the centre. Here are lots of shops and cheap eateries. The second night is best spent in Miyajima. This allows you to avoid the crowds and enjoy the magnificent atmosphere of tranquillity of the tiny island. This is particularly advisable if you wish to climb Mount Misen.
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Hiroshima 1,5-day itinerary Hiroshima atomic attack memorial sites, Miyajima main religious architectures Evening arrival |
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Hiroshima Station and/or Miyajima |
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Morning arrival
If you reach Hiroshima by noon, we suggest you leave your baggage at the station and begin your journey right away. You can devote the afternoon of the first day to Hiroshima and the next full day to Miyajima.
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