The 5 Best Train Rides in Osaka

1.Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · from $82Our pick

Travel from Osaka to Kyoto by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide. Walk beneath Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, see Arashiyama’s bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge, visit Kiyomizudera, and ride the 25-minute Sagano Romantic Train. Lunch is optional.

“This trip was really lovely. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and kind and despite a few delays along the way due to traffic he still managed to make sure we had plenty of time at each stop. One tip for people booking - the buffet lunch was not great for vegetarians. There are loads of restaurants and street food vendors around at the stop where the lunch is offered so I would suggest not booking the lunch at all and just eating there!!”

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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 $104

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.Private Samurai Experience – Train with Sword Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $158Top rated

Meet your English, Japanese, or French-speaking guide at Minoh Station and walk to a temple area closed to the public. Sword master Tatsuya Watanabe leads a private session with wooden swords, traditional techniques, a performance, and stories about samurai culture.

“I couldn’t recommend this experience highly enough. Watanabe Sensei really focused on the fluidity and meditative properties of the movements and strikes. The history of the temple is fascinating and our English speaking interpreter Benoit was extremely helpful and friendly. A must do experience on your trip to Osaka.”

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