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Hiroshima & Miyajima: Icons and Island Quiet
4 days · 8 stops · ¥80,000–¥130,000
Thu, Sep 17 – Sun, Sep 20
Four days tracing Hiroshima's poignant history, then retreating to Miyajima's sacred island for its famous shrine, forested mountain, and a hidden temple or two.
Days
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima
Schedule
Day 01 of 04Land at HIJ · Thu, Sep 17 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Hiroshima · 2 nights
Thu, Sep 17 → Sat, Sep 19 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
広島平和記念公園
Stay ~1h 30m
Hondōri Station
Your first afternoon in Japan — walk through the park's monuments and the A-Bomb Dome at your own pace.
~15 min by train
17:00
EXPLORE
縮景園
Stay ~1h
Hiroshima Station
A 17th-century strolling garden just east of the city centre, far quieter than the Peace Park — a calm transition into evening.
Getting around
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day)
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥11,500–¥21,500 / person / day
¥45,000–¥85,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 7 travel legs and 3 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day)
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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