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Welcome to Hiroshima & Miyajima
Mark, your guide to Hiroshima & Miyajima from Escape Worldwide.
“Hiroshima is moving, but forward-looking, and with Miyajima close by it’s really worth a visit”
Getting to Hiroshima
Arrival airport Kansai
Transfer time approx 3 hours
Osaka’s Kansai Airport is the major gateway to Western Honshu, and is well connected to the UK and various Asian hubs. Travel by train from Kansai Airport to Hiroshima with a simple change of trains at Shin-Osaka.
Time difference GMT +9
Currency Yen
Language Japanese. English is spoken in major hotels and key tourist sites, but less so elsewhere.
Entry details (for British nationals) a visa is not required. Passports need at least 6 months validity from your date of entry. While planning your holiday and before you depart check the latest travel advice at www.fco.gov.uk.
For most people the city of Hiroshima is synonymous with one thing - the dropping of the world’s first atomic bomb. Today Hiroshima is a modern, forward-thinking and friendly city, with the Peace Memorial Park being a constant reminder of what happened here. Nearby Miyajima is one of Japan’s primary sites with it’s beautiful shrine gate seeming to float on the water.
What to do in Hiroshima
The Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park and the sites close by are the main draw here - allow yourself a little time to take in this area of the city, as its very moving The excellent museum and eerie Atomic Bomb Dome are close by. The island of Miyajima with the Itsukushima Jinja Temple and its iconic ‘floating’ torii gate is one of our top sights in Western Honshu, and a half day trip from the city is straightforward and very worthwhile - the main areas of the island can be explored on foot easily, or allow a full day if you want to go hiking.
Where to stay in Hiroshima
Central Hiroshima is fairly compact so location isn’t too important - although being close to the tram network is handy. There’s a good range of hotel options in the city, with the area around Nagarekawa-Dori being ideal for restaurants and bars too. It’s also possible to stay on Miyajima Island, although options are limited and prices are high.
Holiday ideas to Hiroshima
A day or two will allow you time to take in Hiroshima’s key sites and atmosphere, along with nearby Miyajima. Easy rail connections to Osaka, Kyoto and other areas of Japan make Hiroshima and Miyajima easy to include in to any rail itinerary of the country - have a look at our suggestions below for some excellent ideas.
Hiroshima
Boasting international cuisines and views of Hiroshima, Oriental Hotel Hiroshima is well located and easily accessible, being a 10-minute drive from JR Hiroshima Train Station and handy for the main sights.
3 nights
Bed & Breakfast
from £969
per person
prices include flights
and hotel (no transfers)
****
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is situated in the Chūgoku region of western Honshū, Japan’s largest island. The Sheraton Hiroshima is well located for shopping, sightseeing and the famous bullet train, being very close to the station.
3 nights
Bed & Breakfast
from £1279
per person
prices include flights
and hotel (no transfers)
*****
Kyoto, Hiroshima & Tokyo by Train
Multi Centre holiday
A fascinating three-centre itinerary taking in Japan’s past, present and future, with a 7-day JR Rail Pass included for comfort and convenience. Culturally-rich Kyoto, historic Hiroshima and modern Tokyo combined.
8 nights
from £1965
per person
prices include flights
trains & hotels
Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka & Tokyo by Train
Multi Centre holiday
A superb, action-packed itinerary taking in four of Japan’s leading cities, with the comfort and convenience of a 7-day JR Rail Pass. From temples and shrines to bright lights and skyscrapers, a true cross-section of Japan.
10 nights
from £2165
per person
prices include flights
trains & hotels
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