The 6 Best Hiroshima Day Trips from Osaka

1.Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

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

Take a 12-hour guided trip from Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Your day includes round-trip Shinkansen tickets, a coach, the Peace Memorial Museum, the Atomic Bomb Dome, a ferry, Itsukushima Shrine, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Guides such as Joe, Hiro, and Azusa have led the tour, though your guide will depend on your departure date.

“We had a lovely day trip. The tour was informative and smooth. The guide, Joe, clearly loves what he does and brought wonderful energy to the experience.”

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

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

Leave Osaka at 7:40 am for a long day by public transport, Shinkansen and boat. Explore Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, then visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the museum and Atomic Bomb Dome with a licensed English-speaking guide in Hiroshima. Lunch is at your own expense, and you return to Osaka around 9 pm.

“Saw the Torii Gate at both high & low tide. Shrine was amazing, bring your walking shoes. The Peace Memorial was history lesson. Guide Keiko had many personal stories because her family were survivors. We can never allow this to happen again.”

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

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

Travel by Shinkansen from Osaka, Kyoto, or Fukuoka to Hiroshima, then continue by air-conditioned bus to the Peace Memorial sites and Miyajima. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with a ferry route close to the Great Torii, Itsukushima Shrine entry, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki included. Expect a full schedule, meaningful history, scenic island time, and plenty of walking.

“We had an amazing experience at Hiroshima & Miyajima. The staff met us at Shin-Osaka to hand over Shinkansen tickets and helped to board the train. The lunch (Okonomiyaki) was a good experince too, and we had it for the first time. Read more”

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4.Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by Bullet Train

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

Ride the Shinkansen from Osaka, then visit Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii gate before walking Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park. A bilingual English and Spanish guide leads the day; past guides have included Angeles, Cesar, and Alex. Expect long transfers, time to explore the island, and a moving visit to Hiroshima.

“I really enjoyed this tour. Seeing the Peace Memorial in Hiroshima was moving, and our guide explained the history in a way that was easy to understand. I also loved walking around Miyajima Island and taking photos of the floating torii gate—it was even more beautiful than I expected. Traveling by train made the day feel relaxed and comfortable.”

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

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours with a private English-speaking guide, riding the Shinkansen from Kyoto or Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima, then visiting Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum. Ferry tickets are included, and you can choose public transport or a private car in Hiroshima.

“Amazing tour to Hiroshima with the visit of Miyajima island as well as Peace Memorial park with our fantastic guide Sachiko who did an excellent job. Very nice was also the ride with the Shinkansen train from Kyoto.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews Top rated

Spend about 14 hours traveling from Kyoto or Osaka to Hiroshima and Miyajima in a private group of up to six. Visit the Peace Memorial Park, museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Miyajima Island, with room to adjust the day to your interests. Guides have included Hamzah, Khan, and Sunny. Lunch is not included.

“We had such a great time with Humza on our tour of Hiroshima and Miyazaki! He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience easy and fun. Highly recommend him if you want a guide who really knows his stuff and makes the trip memorable!”

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