Summer
Round-trip from Kyoto
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour
1
Days
Nights
Tour Period
Mon
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Included
Admission Fees & Activities
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Others
Miyajima visitor tax
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Not Included
Meals
Meals are not included in the itinerary
Explore peace and beauty: Hiroshima & Itsukushima Shrine tour.
These are additional perks for visitors exploring the prefecture's peace connection, shrines and museums. This leisurely tour offers the unique experience of visiting the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. You will also have the opportunity to explore the Main Building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which has been newly reopened after renovations in April 2019. In addition to the historical and cultural insights, look forward to encountering wild deer amidst the untouched, abundant nature of Miyajima. Enhancing your travel experience, enjoy a comfortable Shinkansen ride between Kyoto and Hiroshima, making your journey both relaxing and memorable.
Itinerary
Our tour accommodates 1 or 2 guests and starts from the historic heart of Kyoto, providing a rich, guided experience in English. The journey kicks off at 7:30 AM from the Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti, located across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit. Guests will have a full day to explore Kyoto’s unique culture and scenic beauty, guided by our knowledgeable experts, without the necessity for an audio guide or multilingual support.
Kyoto
7:40am
Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
Walk to Kyoto Station.
*An assistant will guide participants to the Kyoto Station Shinkansen platform, but will not board the Shinkansen.
8:00am
Depart from Kyoto Station. From Kyoto Station to Hiroshima Station.
(Nozomi Shinkansen, reserved seating)
Hiroshima
Arrive at Hiroshima Station
Walk to Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
10:30pm
Depart from Hotel Granvia Hiroshima.
Ahead to Miyajimaguchi by bus
From Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima Port
Go to Miyajima by ferry
Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima
Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour).
A World Heritage site. Established in the 6th century, this shrine is one of Japan's finest, and is famous for its beautiful Shinden-zukuri style structure (architecture representative of a nobles' residence in the Heian period).
The contrast of the green of Mount Misen behind the lacquered shrine pavilion and the blue of the Seto Sea is beautiful and evocative of the underwater palace of Ryugujo.
From Miyajima Port to Miyajimaguchi.
Depart from MiyajimaguchiーTake the bus to Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Park & Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace. The museum within the park is an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and was built to remind future generations of the terror wrought by atomic bombs.
The Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of the disastrous atomic bombing during WWII, the first atomic bombs used in human history, and has been preserved as it was to promote peace and elimination of atomic weapons around the world.
6:00pm
Arrive at JR Hiroshima Station. From Hiroshima Station to Kyoto Station.
(Nozomi Shinkansen, reserved seating)
Kyoto
Arrive at Kyoto Station, Tour Ends(scheduled at 8:46pm).
*No drop-off service to hotels will be provided. Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.
Accomodations
No Accommodation
Notes
Please review the notes below for important details about your trip. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us. These notes are designed to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Registration No.: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)
A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
Reception Method
At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail to staff.
Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions
If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
Bus Company
Tsubame Kotsu (in general); Carp Kanko; Honshi Bus Kaihatsu; or Chugoku JR Bus Company Co., Ltd.
*In general, Tsubame Kotsu will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary.
Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - Tsubame Kotsu), a taxi, or train on some parts of the tour.Standard transportation for approximate number of customers:
Large bus: around 25 people or more
Mid-size bus: around 19-24 people
Small bus: around 9-18 people
Van (hired car): around 5-8 people
Train (Hiroshima Station--Miyajimaguchi Station) + Minivan (hired car, Miyajimaguchi Station--Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park--Hiroshima Station): around 3-4 people
Train (Hiroshima Station--Miyajimaguchi Station) + Taxi (Miyajimaguchi Station--Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park--Hiroshima Station): around 2 people
*Seats may not be designated.
Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location
Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit): 7:30am
Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals
This tour does not include meal charges for lunch. Please have a lunch on your own at Miyajima (not included). Thank you for your understanding.
About Cancellation
7 day prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%
*20% Booking service fee is not refundable.
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