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Lanterns and Serenity: Hidden Gems of Hiroshima and Shimane
9 days · 17 stops · ¥120,000–¥160,000 · 1 view
Thu, Oct 15 – Fri, Oct 23
Explore the serene landscapes and cultural depth of Hiroshima and Shimane, with lantern festivals and hidden treasures along the way.
Days
Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima
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Schedule
Day 01 of 09Land at HIJ · Thu, Oct 15 · 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
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 stands on stilts over a tidal inlet on Miyajima, its halls and the vermilion torii offshore appearing to float only at high tide — at low tide visitors walk out across the mudflat instead, so it is worth checking a tide table before going. Admission is ¥300 for adults, or ¥500 combined with the Treasure Hall, and the shrine opens at 6:30 AM every day of the year. The five-storied pagoda beside it is under wraps for renovation, with work scheduled to finish in December 2026.
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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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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