2 days in Hiroshima

🚄 How to Get to Hiroshima from Kyoto or Osaka

The fastest way to reach Hiroshima from Kyoto or Osaka is by Shinkansen (bullet train).

From Osaka to Hiroshima

🚄 Nozomi / Mizuho Shinkansen (not covered by JR Pass) → 1h40 min (~10,640 JPY one way)
🚄 Sakura / Hikari Shinkansen (covered by JR Pass) → 2h30 min (~10,640 JPY one way)

From Kyoto to Hiroshima

🚄 Nozomi / Mizuho Shinkansen → 2h (~11,300 JPY one way)
🚄 Sakura / Hikari Shinkansen → 2h45 min (~11,300 JPY one way)

📌 1-Day Hiroshima Itinerary

1️⃣ Morning – Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome.

Start your day in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a powerful site dedicated to peace and remembrance.

📍 What to See:

• Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) – One of the few structures left standing after the 1945 bombing.

• Peace Memorial Museum – An emotional yet essential visit to understand Hiroshima’s history.

• Children’s Peace Monument – Dedicated to the memory of young victims.

• Cenotaph for A-bomb Victims – Inscribed with a message for peace.

🕘 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Visit the Peace Memorial Park & Museum
💰 Entrance Fee (Museum): 200 JPY

2️⃣ Late Morning – Hiroshima Castle 🏯

Next, visit Hiroshima Castle, also known as the "Carp Castle," reconstructed after World War II.

📍 What to See:

• Traditional Samurai Architecture

• Beautiful Castle Gardens

• Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, located inside the castle grounds

🕚 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Explore Hiroshima Castle
💰 Entrance Fee: 370 JPY

3️⃣ Lunch – Try Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki 🍽️

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) is a must-try dish! Unlike Osaka-style, it's layered with noodles.

🥢 Recommended Restaurants:

- Nagataya

- Hassei

- Lopez Okonomiyaki

- Okonomiyaki Junior

- Okonomiyaki Teppan-yaki Momiji-Tei

- Micchan Fukuya shop

🕛 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch
💰 Budget: 1,500 - 2,500 JPY

4️⃣ Afternoon – Visit Miyajima & Itsukushima Shrine

Miyajima is one of Japan’s most scenic locations, famous for its floating torii gate.

📍 How to Get There:
🚆 Take the JR Sanyo Line from Hiroshima Station → Miyajimaguchi Station (~30 min, 420 JPY one way)
⛴️ Take the Miyajima Ferry (~10 min, 180 JPY one way, free with JR Pass)

📍 What to See:

• Itsukushima Shrine – UNESCO World Heritage Site with its famous torii gate.

• Momijidani Park – A beautiful maple park, especially in autumn.

• Daisho-in Temple – One of Japan’s most picturesque temples.

• Omotesando Street – A lively shopping street with local snacks & souvenirs.

🕑 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Explore Miyajima
💰 Itsukushima Shrine Entrance Fee: 300 JPY

5️⃣ Return to Hiroshima & Back to Osaka/Kyoto 🚆

🚆 Miyajima Ferry → JR Sanyo Line back to Hiroshima (~40 min total)
🚄 Shinkansen from Hiroshima back to Osaka/Kyoto (~1h40 - 2h)

🕕 6:00 PM | Departure from Hiroshima
🕘 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Arrival in Osaka/Kyoto

Lunch – Try Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki 🍽️

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) is a must-try dish! Unlike Osaka-style, it's layered with noodles.

🥢 Recommended Restaurants:

- Nagataya

- Hassei

- Lopez Okonomiyaki

- Okonomiyaki Junior

- Okonomiyaki Teppan-yaki Momiji-Tei

- Micchan Fukuya shop

🕛 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch
💰 Budget: 1,500 - 2,500 JPY

📌 Day Recaps - 1-Day Itinerary Summary

🕘 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum
🕚 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hiroshima Castle
🕛 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch – Okonomiyaki
🕑 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Miyajima & Itsukushima Shrine
🕕 6:00 PM | Return to Hiroshima → Osaka/Kyoto

💰 Budget Breakdown

🚆 Transportation Costs (Round Trip from Kyoto/Osaka)

• Shinkansen Kyoto/Osaka → Hiroshima: ~11,300 JPY (~10,640 JPY from Osaka)

• JR Sanyo Line to Miyajima: 420 JPY x2

• Miyajima Ferry: 180 JPY x2 (free with JR Pass)

💰 Total Transport: 11,500 - 12,500 JPY (~$80 - $85)

🎟️ Entrance Fees

• Hiroshima Peace Museum: 200 JPY

• Hiroshima Castle: 370 JPY

• Itsukushima Shrine: 300 JPY

• Mt. Misen Ropeway (Optional): 1,800 JPY

💰 Total Activities: 870 - 2,500 JPY (~$6 - $17)

🍽️ Food Expenses

• Lunch (Okonomiyaki): 1,500 - 2,500 JPY

• Dinner: 2,000 - 3,500 JPY

💰 Total Food: 3,500 - 6,000 JPY (~$24 - $40)

📌 Total Budget: 16,000 - 21,000 JPY (~$110 - $140)