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Lanterns and Serenity: Hidden Gems of Hiroshima and Shimane
9 days · 18 stops · ¥120,000–¥160,000 · 1 view
Explore the serene landscapes and cultural depth of Hiroshima and Shimane, with lantern festivals and hidden treasures along the way.
Days
Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima
Ian G Shingler / CC BY-SA 4.0
Schedule
Day 01 of 09Getting there
Day 1Miyajimaguchi
≈ 12min
Miyajima Portlocal ferry
Getting around: Rental car or scooter
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
Miyajima · 2 nights
Thu, Oct 15 → Sat, Oct 17 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
厳島神社
Stay ~1h 30m
Momijidani Station
Itsukushima Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its iconic floating torii gate that appears to rise from the sea during high tide. The shrine is dedicated to the goddess of the sea and is famous for its stunning views of the surrounding landscape, particularly during sunset.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Miyajima · Days 1–2
Small island — explore on foot, by bicycle or local taxi (ferry across).
Hiroshima & Miyajima · Day 3
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Shimane & Iwami · Days 4–7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Hiroshima & Miyajima · Days 8–9
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Getting around
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JR Pass
Your route spans 2 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
¥16,000–¥31,000 / person / day
¥145,000–¥280,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 17 travel legs, 8 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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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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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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