See the historical highlights of Hiroshima on a comprehensive full-day tour from Osaka. Ride on the super-speed bullet train to Hiroshima then board a boat to the idyllic Miyajima Island, home to the splendid Itsukushima Shrine. Return to Hiroshima to feel emotionally stirred by the magnificent Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, in which intriguing exhibitions speak eloquently of the atomic bomb dropped on the city in 1945. Fully immerse yourself in Japan’s fascinating culture during this enriching excursion. Enjoy convenient transportation from a central Osaka location on this tour.

Full-day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima from Osaka
Visit the stunning Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore the scenic island of Miyajima
View the somber remains of the Genbaku Dome
Tour the exhibits at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

What's Included

Professional English speaking guide
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Miyajima visitor tax

Hotel pick-up/drop-off
No Free Wi-Fi access
Gratuities
Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Granvia Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan
Please come to Meeting point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Tea Lounge (not the 19th floor with front desk) by 7:40am. The tour departs at 7:50am.

Start time

07:50 AM

End point

Osaka Station
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan
Return at Osaka station around 9:00pm.

What To Expect

Depart from a central location in Osaka and climb aboard a comfortable vehicle for the transfer to Shin-Osaka station, where your futuristic bullet train awaits. Climb onboard and marvel at the vehicle’s incredible velocity during the ride to Hiroshima.

On arrival, continue the journey to Miyajimaguchi by vehicle or train then board a boat traveling to the majestic Sacred Island, a landmass hailed as one of Japan’s most beautiful landscapes. Disembark and discover the natural and cultural treasures of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island with your guide. See the shimmering Itsukushima Shrine then revitalize with a delicious lunch in a local eatery (own expense).

Reboard the boat and cruise back to Hiroshima to reflect on the heartbreaking history of the region. Take a moment of contemplation at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a historical site near to where the atomic bomb exploded. See exhibitions that articulate the carnal destruction the bomb caused and marvel at the city’s regenerative recovery.

Finally, board a bus to the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), a skeletal structure that miraculously survived the 1945 attack. Return to the station for the exhilarating return journey on the bullet train, where the tour concludes.

Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Atomic Bomb Dome (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour does not include meal charges for lunch. Please eat lunch on your own at Miyajima (not included). Thank you for your understanding.
At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.

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.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
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.
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the following page for details.
This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Galina_G

Wonderful trip Lots of good information and history Be prepared to walk a lot.. Tour guide was very accommodating and try to make everyone comfortable. Good tour. Highly recommended Thank you

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It was an excellent tour, Sato, the tour guide was very professional and answer all our questions

Maria_M, Apr 2024

The island of Miyagama was a nice tourist experience. The visit to Hiroshima was very moving, and with Sato's help we understood every reason and consequence. I would recommend this tour with Viator, specially because gave us freedom to choose our lunch preference.

Amazing

Maria_Z, Apr 2024

I loved this trip. The tour guides were very organized to transport us from osaka to Hiroshima. I loved riding the Shinkansen experience.

Very interesting and excellent guide

Madhuri_M, Apr 2024

I enjoyed Miyajima Island and the Shrine and the Hiroshima tour was well explained and very interesting.

Highly recommended if you only have one day to visit Hiroshima

BiancaIoana_B, Apr 2024

My partner and I had a lovely experience. We learned so many interesting things from our guide Akiko. The trip is only scratching the surface of Hiroshima and Miyajima island given the time constaint, but totally worth it. The only thing we didn’t like was the fact that the group was rather large (10+ people), we had to wait multiple times and collect people from both Osaka and Hiroshima. On Miyajima we left the group and did our own thing and met the group at departure. This way we actually managed to see more of the island.

Great to see these places.

Diane_N, Apr 2024

Our group of 10 had a great day. It could have been better if our tour guide spoke better English, but she was really nice and it was a good tour.

Well worth it!

karie_y, Mar 2024

Akiko is a national treasure, full of knowledge and enjoyed how she peppered in tidbits from her own life and experiences into the tour. It was nice not having to worry about transportation, we left from Osaka and they had guides who escorted us to the Shinkansen platform and off as well. Seeing the Hiroshima Memorial Museum is a MUST see!

Hiroshima and Miyajima

Diego_V, Dec 2023

This is an excellent choice if you want to explore Japan a bit further. Miyajima island was fantastic with the gigantic Torii gate and the curious, wandering deers. Hiroshima was interesting from the historical point of view of WWII and a crude reminder of the horrors of war. Masako-san, our lovely tour guide, looked after ourselves to make sure we were all comfortable, she always answered any questions we had about the places we visited. Highly recommended!

Wonderful experience!

BRENDA_R, Nov 2023

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.

Memorable trip. No violence No more Hiroshima.

Uma_P, Oct 2023

Hiroshima Automic bomb dome and Miyajima trip was memorable. Reading history is different but when you visit the place that experience touches your heart.

Hiroshima is a must

Andrew_H, Oct 2023

Fantastic moving experience. The guide was fantastic and very sensitive in her management of the group.

Lack of information

Sandra_T, Sep 2023

Tour guide needs to be more informative with clear details in regards to tour at hand. very soft spoke limited English which made it more difficult to understand.

Not to be missed while in Japan

MaryK_L, Jul 2023

Walking under the gate on Miyajima island and, while somber, the Hiroshima museum. Very educational.

Not worth it

Pilar_S, Jul 2023

Guide was not prepared she was literally reading; Tons of waiting time that could be optimized, it didn’t not worth the cost for a tour that we could do by ourselves

Rain delayed our train-...

Wendy_T, Jul 2023

Rain delayed our train- was very impressed with Kay’s dedication to follow us through until the end. Very professional and kind.

So worth it!

REGINA_C, Jun 2023

This was a most worthwhile excursion. Miyajima is stunningly beautiful and Hiroshima is solemnly breathtaking. The Tour Guide gave a good balance of guided time and free time to explore. She didnt rush us, managed the group really well and communicated effectively. When I booked this tour, I was hesitating because it's on the expensive side. But it's so worth it, especially when you consider that it includes round-trip Sinkansen tickets.

Great Day and Thanks to the Local Operator!

Michael_H, May 2023

I would really like to commend the local tour organizer JTB and it’s team for an initial problem that was largely of my making, and making sure that I got to the tour and had a wonderful day with our excellent tour guide, Hiro. Specifically, I had some initial confusion about whether the tour group at the meeting hotel was associated with Viator or not (my own fault; everyone else figured it out, but it might be nice to put the words “Viator” on the tour group signage). notwithstanding that, JTB, sent a person to come get me, make sure I got on the train, and then coordinated my pick up in Hiroshima. All way above and beyond. The tour itself was excellent and really appreciated them working hard to make sure I caught up with the rest of the group. Thanks so much.

Enjoy History at Hiroshima

Kalinga_Y, Apr 2023

Hiroshima memorial was the best part and Miyajima Tour was not very good as guide always in a hurry .The time given us not sufficient . We travelled from Osaka to Hiroshima ,but at Hiroshima got late to start the journey. So we have to cover all short comings . Hot san Guides has given good explanation and thanks for her.

I Would Recommend This Tour

Edwina_C, Apr 2023

It was a large group of 25 but everything went well. We were given enough time and our guide was very professional and kind and funny too. I would recommend this tour as it was good value for your money.

Peace makes the world...

WINKYAW_T, Apr 2023

Peace makes the world beautiful. Each of us has responsibilities to keep our family safe and secure. Similarly it is our job to ensure our environment remains peaceful in order.

Rainy day , knowlegable experience

Yvette_B, Apr 2023

It was a rainy day, but we were able to cover it all. We learned so much. Eye opening experience to the tramatic experience of war.

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