Stay overnight on Miyajima to take your time at Itsukushima Shrine and around the island, then on day 2 visit Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni and Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Shukkeien Garden. With Miyajimaguchi as the dividing point, the route heads west to Iwakuni first and then back east into Hiroshima city.
From Hiroshima Station, take JR and the ferry to Miyajima, then explore Itsukushima Shrine, Momijidani Park and the Miyajima Aquarium on foot. Staying on the island lets you enjoy its quiet atmosphere in the evening.
Take the shinkansen to Hiroshima Station; for details, see the intercity travel guide. From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi and cross to Miyajima by ferry.
See the shrine buildings by the sea and the great torii gate. The view changes with the tides, so plan a longer stay on the island to see it at both high and low tide.
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A park behind Itsukushima Shrine at the foot of Mt. Misen. You can walk among the trees along the stream, making it a good stroll after visiting the shrine.
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An aquarium west of Itsukushima Shrine focusing on creatures of the Seto Inland Sea. It is also a good option on a rainy day.
View guide →Take JR from Miyajimaguchi out to Iwakuni and cross Kintaikyo Bridge, then return to Hiroshima city to visit Peace Memorial Park and Shukkeien Garden.
Take JR from Miyajimaguchi toward Iwakuni. Cross Kintaikyo, a wooden arch bridge, and walk around the park on the far bank.
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Back in Hiroshima city, visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Viewing the museum's exhibits carefully takes time, so leave plenty of room in your schedule.
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A garden you can reach from Peace Memorial Park by streetcar or loop bus. Take a final walk around the pond before heading to Hiroshima Station.
Official site ↗Sample itineraries from day trips to 5 days, by region and season. Every stop links to its guide, and you can save any itinerary as your own trip plan and rearrange it day by day.
🗺 2 days, 1 nightAutumnChugoku & Shikoku ・ 6 stops ・ November・December
A one-night trip to see the autumn colors at two daimyo gardens, Okayama Korakuen and Takamatsu's Ritsurin Garden. With a night in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in between, day 2 takes you across the Great Seto Bridge to Shikoku.
🗺 3 days, 2 nightsChugoku & Shikoku ・ 9 stops
A route that starts in Takamatsu and heads west by JR through Kotohira to Matsuyama, taking in the highlights of Kagawa and Ehime. With the first night in Kotohira and the second at Dogo Onsen, you can take your time visiting Kotohiragu Shrine and enjoying the hot springs.
Check prices, opening hours and access on each stop’s guide and official website. Seasonal events and peak seasons vary from year to year.
Information as of 2026-10-13
