5 Train Experiences in Osaka, Priced and Compared

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

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

Spend about nine hours moving between Kyoto’s best-known sights by air-conditioned bus, with an English-speaking guide handling the route. Walk through Fushimi Inari’s red gates, explore Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera, and ride the 23-minute Sagano Romantic Train. Lunch is optional. Expect a full day, plenty of walking, and limited time at each stop.

“It was a very nice experience, however i could have been better if we could spend more time at bamboo forest. Overall it was unforgettable”

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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 $104

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.Private Samurai Experience – Train with Sword Master

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

Meet your guide at Minoh Station and head to a temple training ground for a private samurai swordsmanship session with Tatsuya Watanabe, headmaster of Suishin-ryu. Expect a sword demonstration, temple history, and hands-on practice with a wooden sword. English, Japanese, and French guiding is available.

“My friend and I had a great time. Even though we arrived late, we were still able to have a full experience. Being able to hold actual swords in the temple was a highlight. I would definitely do this again.”

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