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Springtime Serenity: Art, History, and Nature
12 days · 17 stops · ¥100,000–¥150,000 · 8 views
Experience the blend of art, history, and nature as you explore Hiroshima's poignant memorials, Naoshima's contemporary art, the historic charm of Matsuyama, and the remote beauty of the Iya Valley.
Days
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima
Balon Greyjoy / CC0
Schedule
Day 01 of 12🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HIJ · 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
Dates flexible · 1 guest
13:30
EXPLORE
広島平和記念公園
Stay ~2h
Hondōri Station
Begin your journey with a visit to this solemn park that commemorates the victims of the atomic bomb. Arrive with ample time to reflect and explore the various monuments within the park.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Hiroshima & Miyajima → Miyajima · Days 1–6
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Naoshima & Takamatsu → Shodoshima · Days 7–12
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental car: pick up in Naoshima & Takamatsu (Day 7), drop off at the end of Day 12. Skip it for the city legs.
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JR Pass
Your route spans 3 prefectures — a 7-day JR Pass (from ¥50,000) covers shinkansen and most express trains between these stops, paying for itself with 2–3 long-distance journeys.
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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
¥21,000–¥35,500 / person / day
¥250,000–¥425,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs and 10 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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