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Hiroshima and Miyajima: the Peace Memorial, the island and day tours

The UNESCO sites in Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. We compare tours by format, duration and departure point.

prices checked 9 October 2026
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Hiroshima and Miyajima, фото 2
Timefrom 2 to 12.3 hours
Main pointsthe Peace Memorial Park, the museum, Miyajima Island
Departurefrom Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto
Shinkansenthe ticket is included in some tours
Ropewayon Miyajima in one of the tours
Ratingsthe leader has 4.9 out of 5 from 2.3 thousand reviews

How to choose a tour

Format What is in the programme
UNESCO sites Hiroshima and Miyajima, about 8 hours
The Peace Memorial Park A group tour, the park, the museum and the Memorial, about 2 hours
Miyajima Island A one-day trip with a ropeway from Hiroshima, about 9 hours
From Osaka By high-speed train, 8–11.5 hours
With a Shinkansen ticket Departure possible from Kyoto, Osaka or Hiroshima, about 12.3 hours
Archery Entertainment at Hiroshima Castle, about 1 hour

How to get there and in what order to go

Hiroshima and Miyajima are two UNESCO World Heritage sites within one day’s journey. People search for “Hiroshima from Osaka”, “Peace Memorial Park”, “the Genbaku Dome” and “Miyajima floating torii”.

  • From Osaka and Kyoto. The Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima takes about an hour and a half. The JR Pass allows Hikari and Sakura trains, while the fast Nozomi and Mizuho run on other fares. The Shinkansen ticket is included in some tours.
  • Around the city. The tram runs from Hiroshima station to the Genbaku-dome-mae stop (the dome) in about 15 minutes, and tram no. 2 will take you to Miyajimaguchi.
  • To the island. From Miyajimaguchi the JR ferry takes 10 minutes; since 2023 a tourist tax of 100 yen has been charged on the island. Your tickets are bought at the pier.

The Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima

In the centre of the city stands the Genbaku Dome, the only building that survived at the epicentre of the 1945 explosion. Nearby is the Peace Memorial Park with the Memorial to the victims, the Eternal Flame and the Peace Museum: the museum tells the story of the city and the bombing. It usually works by day until 18:00, and the exact hours depend on the season. Allow 2–3 hours for the visit.

Miyajima Island (Itsukushima) is known for the Itsukushima shrine with its red torii gate, which stands in the water and looks “floating” at high tide. At low tide you can walk up to it along the seabed. The island is inhabited by tame deer; you must not feed them food. From Mount Misen there is a view of the Inland Sea, and you can go up by ropeway from Momijidani Park and on foot for the last stretch. In the little streets momiji manju, fried oysters and unagi are sold.

If time remains, in Hiroshima be sure to try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and it is better to leave Hiroshima Castle and the Shukkeien garden for the next day.

Tickets and excursions: options

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Which tickets and tours there are

Option What you get Price from
Hiroshima and Miyajima: UNESCO sites A one-day excursion of about 8 hours from 9,599 ₽
The Peace Memorial Park and museum A group tour, about 2 hours from 1,588 ₽
Miyajima Island with a ropeway A one-day trip from Hiroshima, about 9 hours from 14,119 ₽
From Osaka to Hiroshima and Miyajima by high-speed train A one-day trip, 8–11.5 hours from 7,599 ₽
Hiroshima and Miyajima with a Shinkansen ticket Departure possible from Kyoto, Osaka or Hiroshima, about 12.3 hours from 7,757 ₽
Archery at Hiroshima Castle Entertainment in the style of Japanese archers, about 1 hour from 3,926 ₽

Prices are as of 10 October 2026. Check the contents, language and conditions on the page of the offer you choose.

What else

All offers: excursions in Hiroshima and on Miyajima. See the passes on the page transport in Japan.

Restrictions and tips

  • Tides. The floating torii looks beautiful at high tide, while for a walk on the seabed you need low tide. Check the tide table for the day of your trip.
  • The Peace Museum. The exhibition is emotionally heavy, especially for children. Flash photography inside is banned; keep quiet.
  • Deer. On Miyajima the deer steal paper and bags. Do not carry food in your hands and do not feed the animals.
  • Weather. In summer it is very hot, in winter it is cool on the water. Take comfortable shoes: to the ropeway and the shrine you walk up steps.
  • Queues. Arrive at the opening of the park and museum; by noon there is an influx of groups, especially in April and November. By evening Miyajima is calmer, when most people leave.
  • Passport. Bring the original for booking the tour and the Shinkansen ticket. Drones are banned over the peace park and on the island.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?

From 2 to 12.3 hours.

Can I go from Osaka?

Yes, the selection has a tour from Osaka by high-speed train.

How much does a tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima cost?

The price depends on the format: a group tour of the Memorial is cheaper, while an excursion to the UNESCO sites and a tour with the Shinkansen cost more. See rouble prices and payment by Russian card in the catalogue below.

How do I get from Osaka to Hiroshima?

The Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima takes about an hour and a half. On the island you also need the ferry from Miyajimaguchi.

When is the best time to see the floating torii?

At high tide the torii looks "floating", and at low tide you can walk up to it. Check the tide table in advance.

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