The 6 Best Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Trips from Osaka

1.Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 919 reviews · 12 hours · from $277Our pick

Travel from Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima by shinkansen, then visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Hiroshima Castle before lunching on local okonomiyaki. A bus and ferry carry you to Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine. Guides such as Joe, Azusa, Hiro, and Kane add history, humor, and practical help.

“Fascinating day exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima island! Hiroshima was incredibly emotional and thought-provoking, but be prepared for a busy museum! Our lunch trying authentic Japanese food was excellent and the trip around the island afterward was the perfect way to end the day. Transportation was seamless and our guide was extremely knowledgable!”

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2.Full Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour by Bullet Train from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $397

Spend about 13 hours 10 minutes traveling from Osaka to Miyajima and Hiroshima with reserved Shinkansen seats, ferry rides, admissions, and an English-speaking guide during the Hiroshima portion. See Itsukushima Shrine, choose your own lunch, then visit the Peace Memorial Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome.

“Great experience with a great guide from Hiroshima! Very well organized by the company! I would have preferred to spend more time at the Memorial museum but that is fine.”

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3.Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour with Bullet Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · from $270

Travel from Osaka, Kyoto, or Fukuoka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen, then visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima. An English-speaking guide, bus, ferry, shrine admission, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki are included. Guides may include Kane, Tom, Hiro, Joe, or Miyuki.

“What an amazing day! Jam packed with so much knowledge shared by our wonderful guide Tom. The experience at Hiroshima Atomic Dome and Museum was somewhat rushed, although this was balanced by an afternoon at Miyajima which we all loved. We traveled with a teen, and she also got so much out of the day! Thank you team!”

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4.Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 8 hours - 690 minutes · from $104Best value

Travel from Osaka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen, then visit Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, floating torii gate, deer, and local food stalls. A bilingual guide such as Angeles, Caesar, or Alex leads the day in Spanish or English. Expect a long, carefully timed day with history, scenery, ferries, and moderate walking.

“Great..It was the 1st of January, so it was a busy holiday in Japan.”

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5.Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Private Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $543

Visit Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii gate, then Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and museum with a private English-speaking guide. Choose public transport or a private car in Hiroshima. Guides may include Yumi, Taka, Sachiko, Kaoru, or Hiromi.

“We had a wonderful day there, it was extraordinary. Alto a guide showed us every part and we took many photos it was yes simply very beautiful and extraordinary history”

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6.Hiroshima and Miyajima Private Day Tour from Kyoto/Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews Top rated

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kyoto or Osaka to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Spend time at Peace Memorial Park, the museum, the A-Bomb Dome, and Miyajima Island, with room to adjust the day to your interests. Guides include Hamzah, Khan, and Sunny.

“Sunny was a fantastic tour guide, very punctual, very friendly and chatty. Would highly recommend this tour and guide to everyone.”

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