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Three days in Hiroshima: where to spend the middle day?

Stay two Hiroshima nights and use day two for either Miyajima or Onomichi. Choose Miyajima for a seaside shrine and shopping street, or Senkoji Hill for city and island views from above. The Miyajima route finishes with Shukkeien; the Onomichi route finishes with Peace Memorial Museum.

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3 days / 2 nights

Museum, island and garden

Stay two nights near Hiroshima Station. Separate the exhibition day and island return trip, then keep final-day travel local with a city garden visit.

Museum, island and garden →3 days / 2 nights

Garden, Onomichi and museum

Stay two nights near Hiroshima Station. Choose an Onomichi day trip instead of Miyajima, then visit museum exhibitions on the final day. Check JR times and fares to Onomichi for your date.

Garden, Onomichi and museum →
3 days / 2 nights

Museum, island and garden

Stay two nights near Hiroshima Station. Separate the exhibition day and island return trip, then keep final-day travel local with a city garden visit.

Day 1: Hiroshima Station → park and museum → Hiroshima Station

After the museum and park, go to your booked Hiroshima hotel. Leave the Miyajima return trip for tomorrow.

  1. Hiroshima Station → Museum and park

    Leave from the station building’s second-floor platforms, normally D for route 2 and C for route 6. Take a westbound route 2 or 6 tram to Genbaku Dome-mae. Some services may use other platforms; check the displayed destination and platform for your tram.

    Hiroden platform changesHiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directionsCurrent Hiroden platform diagram: route 2 D, route 6 C

  2. Museum and park entrance → Museum, park and meal

    From outside the dome, enter the park and walk to the East Building entrance, then allow two hours for the museum. The walk from the dome to the museum and back to Genbaku Dome-mae after visiting is outside the exhibition allowance. If the museum is closed, you may swap with the garden day, but compare both facilities’ closures.

    Official Peace Memorial Museum informationOfficial museum guidance

  3. Museum and park → Hiroshima Station

    If eating in Hondori, check the route from the restaurant’s address back to Genbaku Dome-mae. Take route 2 or 6 to Hiroshima Station. Leave the island trip for tomorrow rather than adding Miyajima travel tonight.

    Official Peace Memorial Museum informationHiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directions

Day 2: Hiroshima Station → Miyajima shrine and shopping street → Hiroshima Station

Spend the day on the island exploring the shrine and shopping street. Check your return ferry and Hiroshima-bound JR connection first.

  1. Hiroshima Station → JR Miyajimaguchi Station

    Take a JR Sanyo Line train towards Iwakuni to Miyajimaguchi Station. This differs from the Hiroden tram stop at Miyajimaguchi. Check both your outward service and Hiroshima-bound return in your date’s JR timetable.

    Walks between station, pier and shrineSailing timetableFerry faresJR Hiroshima Station timetable and station-map access

  2. JR Miyajimaguchi Station → JR ferry passenger terminal

    Walk about 10 minutes from the station to the JR Miyajima Ferry terminal. If using a JR pass, distinguish this operator from others serving the same island. Boarding queues are outside the walking allowance.

    Walks between station, pier and shrineSailing timetableFerry faresJR Hiroshima Station timetable and station-map access

  3. JR ferry passenger terminal → Miyajima pier

    Cross to the island on JR Miyajima Ferry. The ride takes about 10 minutes. Standard adult fares are 200 yen one way or 400 return, plus a separate 100-yen visitor tax. Choose a return sailing first and check that you have enough time for the shrine.

    Walks between station, pier and shrineSailing timetableJR Miyajima Ferry standard fares and visitor tax

  4. Miyajima pier → Itsukushima Shrine

    Walk about 15 minutes from the pier to the shrine. Visits follow a one-way route, so check the way back towards the port from the exit. Scenery changes with the tide; you cannot always walk beneath the torii.

    Walks between station, pier and shrineSailing timetableFerry faresJR Hiroshima Station timetable and station-map access

  5. Shrine and shopping-street entrance → Shrine, shopping street and meal

    After the ferry, follow the shore to the shrine. Allow around three hours for corridor visits and shopping-street lunch. Distinguish the coastal scenery outside the shrine from its interior corridors.

    Official Itsukushima Shrine informationOfficial Miyajima Omotesando informationFerry fares

  6. Shrine and shopping street → Miyajima pier

    After the shrine and shopping street, return to the pier. Allow the roughly 15-minute walk from the shrine and boarding queues separately. Adjust shopping-street time to fit your sailing.

    Walks between station, pier and shrineSailing timetable

  7. Miyajima pier → Mainland terminal and JR Miyajimaguchi Station

    Return to the mainland on JR ferry, then walk about 10 minutes to JR Miyajimaguchi Station. Allow the walk and train wait between disembarking and your train departure when choosing connections.

    Walks between station, pier and shrineSailing timetableJR Miyajima Ferry standard fares and visitor tax

  8. JR Miyajimaguchi Station → Hiroshima Station

    Return on a Hiroshima-bound JR Sanyo Line train. Check calling stations and departures in your date’s station timetable. Stay at your booked Hiroshima hotel tonight.

    Walks between station, pier and shrineSailing timetableFerry faresJR Hiroshima Station timetable and station-map access

Day 3: Hiroshima Station → morning Shukkeien walk → station

Visit only the city garden on the final morning. For an early departure, move it to an earlier sightseeing day or omit it.

  1. Hiroshima Station, second floor → Hatchobori

    Take a westbound tram from the usual route 2 platform D or route 6 platform C, alighting at Hatchobori. Some services may use other platforms; check the displayed destination and platform.

    Hiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directionsHiroden platform changesCurrent Hiroden platform diagram: route 2 D, route 6 C

  2. Hatchobori → Shukkeien-mae and Shukkeien

    Use the pedestrian crossing to reach the Hakushima Line platform, then take route 9 towards Hakushima to Shukkeien-mae. Walk from the stop to the entrance. With cash, collect a transfer ticket when first alighting and hand it in when next alighting. With an IC card, tap for every boarding and alighting, transferring within 60 minutes of the first alighting.

    Hiroden route 9 stops and directionsHatchobori transfer diagramHiroden transfer-ticket and IC validityGarden access and current hours

  3. Shukkeien entrance → Shukkeien and meal

    Allow 60–90 minutes for garden walks after opening. This final morning uses the garden instead of another island return trip.

    Garden access and current hours

  4. Shukkeien entrance → Hatchobori

    After visiting, return to Shukkeien-mae and take route 9 towards Hatchobori. Add the walk to the stop and tram waiting to your visiting time. The return is in the opposite direction and requires a new fare.

    Hiroden route 9 stops and directionsHiroden transfer-ticket and IC validityGarden access and current hours

  5. Hatchobori → Hiroshima Station

    Use the pedestrian crossing to reach the Hiroshima Station-bound platform and board route 2 or 6. Check your date’s timetable for the station-bound service. Standard adult fares with the transfer conditions met are 240 yen one way, or 480 return.

    Hiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directionsHatchobori transfer diagramHiroden standard faresHiroden transfer-ticket and IC validity

Admission and local transport costs (JR extra): 2,310 yen

Included: Museum and return trams 680 yen + shrine, ferry and visitor tax 800 + garden and return trams 830.

Extra costs and conditions: JR returns between Hiroshima and Miyajimaguchi, airport transport, accommodation, meals and luggage storage are extra.

With a valid pass covering JR ferry, you do not pay the 400-yen return fare separately. The 100-yen visitor tax still applies.

Free-admission days, JR passes and ropeway discounts are not applied to this total. Check fares, opening and bookings for your date.

Official fees, hours and admission bookingsHiroden standard faresHiroden transfersOfficial Itsukushima Shrine informationFerry faresOfficial Shukkeien fees and hours

3 days / 2 nights

Garden, Onomichi and museum

Stay two nights near Hiroshima Station. Choose an Onomichi day trip instead of Miyajima, then visit museum exhibitions on the final day. Check JR times and fares to Onomichi for your date.

Day 1: Hiroshima Station → Shukkeien and prefectural art museum → station

Visit the garden and neighbouring art museum on the same day. Check that both are open and collections are available.

  1. Hiroshima Station, second floor → Hatchobori

    Take a westbound tram from the usual route 2 platform D or route 6 platform C, alighting at Hatchobori. Some services may use other platforms; check the displayed destination and platform.

    Hiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directionsHiroden platform changesCurrent Hiroden platform diagram: route 2 D, route 6 C

  2. Hatchobori → Shukkeien-mae, Shukkeien and prefectural art museum

    Use the pedestrian crossing to reach the Hakushima Line platform, then take route 9 towards Hakushima to Shukkeien-mae. Walk from the stop to the entrance. With cash, collect a transfer ticket when first alighting and hand it in when next alighting. With an IC card, tap for every boarding and alighting, transferring within 60 minutes of the first alighting.

    Hiroden route 9 stops and directionsHatchobori transfer diagramHiroden transfer-ticket and IC validityGarden access and current hoursTram access

  3. Shukkeien and prefectural art museum entrances → Shukkeien, prefectural art museum and meal

    Choose 60 minutes in the garden and 90 for the neighbouring museum’s collections, using the standard 660-yen combined ticket. Allow the connecting walk, lunch and each admission queue separately between these visiting allowances. Special-exhibition admission is excluded. If either facility is closed, buy the open facility’s individual ticket instead of assuming the combined ticket applies.

    Prefectural museum fees and closuresGarden access and current hours

  4. Shukkeien and prefectural art museum entrances → Hatchobori

    After visiting, return to Shukkeien-mae and take route 9 towards Hatchobori. Add the walk to the stop and tram waiting to your visiting time. The return is in the opposite direction and requires a new fare.

    Hiroden route 9 stops and directionsHiroden transfer-ticket and IC validityGarden access and current hoursTram access

  5. Hatchobori → Hiroshima Station

    Use the pedestrian crossing to reach the Hiroshima Station-bound platform and board route 2 or 6. Check your date’s timetable for the station-bound service. Standard adult fares with the transfer conditions met are 240 yen one way, or 480 return.

    Hiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directionsHatchobori transfer diagramHiroden standard faresHiroden transfer-ticket and IC validity

Day 2: Hiroshima Station → Senkoji Hill, Onomichi → Hiroshima Station

Visit Senkoji Hill in Onomichi and return to the same Hiroshima hotel. Plan your descent and JR return departure separately.

  1. Hiroshima Station → JR Onomichi Station

    Choose a JR Sanyo Line train towards Mihara/Fukuyama that calls at Onomichi. If no direct service is available, transfer at the station shown in the official journey results. This differs from Shinkansen Shin-Onomichi Station. For a return trip, check Onomichi Station’s Mihara-bound services too.

    JR Hiroshima Station timetable and station-map accessJR Onomichi Station timetable and station-map accessJR Shin-Onomichi Shinkansen and connecting-station information

  2. JR Onomichi Station → Senkoji Ropeway lower station

    Walk about 15 minutes from Onomichi Station to the lower station. Choose among the operator’s routes along the railway, through Hondori or along the coast.

    Operator’s access guidance by departure station

  3. Ropeway lower station → Upper station

    Buy a return ropeway ticket and ride up. The one-way ride takes about three minutes; ticketing and boarding queues are extra. A standard adult return costs 700 yen. JR passes do not provide free rides here.

    Official Senkoji Ropeway informationMore transport and operating informationSenkoji Ropeway standard tickets and JR-pass presentation discount

  4. Upper station → Senkoji Park views

    Allow 60–90 minutes for park views and 60 for lunch below the hill. Normal operating hours end at 17:15. Check your date’s final descent and finish visiting with time for the station walk and JR return.

    Official Senkoji Ropeway informationMore transport and operating informationOfficial ropeway operating hours

  5. Upper station → Lower station

    Use your return ticket to ride down. Normal operating hours end at 17:15; check your date’s final descent and service notices before choosing a ride. If suspended, choose sights below the hill instead of hilltop views.

    Official ropeway operating hoursOfficial Senkoji Ropeway information

  6. Lower station → Onomichi Station area

    Follow the same route back towards Onomichi Station, about 15 minutes on foot. Allow extra time for food, rest and finding your way.

    Operator’s access guidance by departure stationOfficial Senkoji Ropeway informationJR Onomichi Station timetable and station-map accessJR Hiroshima Station timetable and station-map access

  7. JR Onomichi Station → Hiroshima Station

    Check Hiroshima-bound trains and any transfers in JR Onomichi Station’s Mihara-bound timetable. Allow the walk from the lower station and train waiting before your JR departure.

    JR Onomichi Station timetable and station-map accessJR Hiroshima Station timetable and station-map accessOperator’s access guidance by departure station

Day 3: Hiroshima Station → Peace Memorial Museum → station

Visit exhibitions in the morning, then depart. First check that your booking time, queues, visiting time and return to the station leave enough time for departure.

  1. Hiroshima Station → Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Leave from second-floor route 2 platform D or route 6 platform C. Alight at Genbaku Dome-mae and walk through the park to the East Building entrance. Some services may use other platforms; check the displayed destination and platform for your tram.

    Hiroden platform changesHiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directionsCurrent Hiroden platform diagram: route 2 D, route 6 C

  2. Peace Memorial Museum entrance → Peace Memorial Museum and meal

    Allow two hours for morning exhibitions. This day excludes a long walk to the park’s south end and Hondori shopping. If your booking, queues and return travel leave too little time before departure, move the museum to day one and reduce either the garden or art visit.

    Official Peace Memorial Museum informationOfficial museum guidance

  3. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum → Hiroshima Station

    After visiting, walk from the East Building exit through the park to Genbaku Dome-mae, then take route 2 or 6 to Hiroshima Station. Add park walking, tram waiting and the connection to your departure platform to exhibition time. A museum admission booking does not secure your return connection.

    Official Peace Memorial Museum informationHiroden route 2 stops and directionsHiroden route 6 stops and directions

Admission and local transport costs (JR extra): 2,520 yen

Included: Garden/collections combined ticket 660 yen and tram return 480 + ropeway return 700 + museum and tram return 680.

Extra costs and conditions: JR returns between Hiroshima and Onomichi, airport transport, accommodation, meals, luggage storage and special exhibitions are extra.

Based on the 660-yen combined ticket for garden and collections on the same day.

Free-admission days, JR passes and ropeway discounts are not applied to this total. Check fares, opening and bookings for your date.

Prefectural museum fees and closuresHiroden standard faresHiroden transfersOfficial Senkoji Ropeway informationOfficial fees, hours and admission bookings

Frequently asked questions

Do the cost tables include all transport and accommodation?

No. The Miyajima route adds museum/garden admission and return trams, shrine, JR ferry return and visitor tax. The Onomichi route adds garden/collections combined ticket and return trams, Senkoji Ropeway return, and museum/return trams. JR to Miyajimaguchi/Onomichi, airport transport, accommodation, meals, storage and special exhibitions are extra.

Official fees, hours and admission bookingsHiroden standard faresHiroden transfersOfficial Itsukushima Shrine informationFerry faresOfficial Shukkeien fees and hoursPrefectural museum fees and closuresOfficial Senkoji Ropeway information

Should I search for Shin-Onomichi Station to visit Onomichi?

Sightseeing starts at JR Sanyo Line Onomichi Station, about 15 minutes’ walking from the ropeway lower station. Allow the return walk and JR wait too. Shinkansen Shin-Onomichi is separate; using it requires additional transport to the lower station. Returning from Onomichi, check direct/connecting Hiroshima journeys in the Mihara-bound timetable.

JR Onomichi Station timetable and station-map accessOperator’s access guidance by departure stationJR Shin-Onomichi Shinkansen and connecting-station information

Official sources and check dates