1-Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour, No Lunch (Round-trip from Osaka)
【Tour Details】
1. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour.
2. At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum's Main Building, which reopened in April 2019, learn more about the situation and life in Hiroshima after the bombing and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of peace.
3. At picturesque Miyajima, one of the Three Views of Japan, seeing wild Japanese deer amidst the untouched, abundant nature is one of the joys to look forward to.
4. Enjoy a comfortable Shinkansen ride between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima.
【Itinerary】
07:40-07:50 Depart from Hotel Granvia Osaka
Walk to JR Osaka Station.
*An assistant will guide participants to the Shinkansen platform, but will not board the Shinkansen.
7:55-8:15 From Osaka Station to Shin-Osaka Station
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
8:15-10:00From Shin-Osaka Station to Hiroshima Station(Nozomi Shinkansen, reserved seating)
Arrive at Hiroshima Station/Walk to Hotel Granvia Hiroshima (on foot)
10:10-10:20 Take the bus to Miyajimaguchi and then take the ferry to Miyajima.
Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima
A World Heritage site. Established in the 6th century, this shrine is one of Japan's finest, and is famous for its beautiful Shinden-zukuri style structure (architecture representative of a nobles' residence in the Heian period). The contrast of the green of Mt. Misen behind the lacquered shrine pavilion and the blue of the Seto Sea is beautiful and evocative of the underwater palace of Ryugujo.
Time for lunch is allotted on Miyajima. This region is known for oysters, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and conger eel rice bowl, which are available at many shops on Miyajima. Customers are free to enjoy their preferred meals.(Lunch is not included in the tour)
Take the ferry to Miyajimaguchi and take a bus tp Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Park & Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace. The museum within the park is an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and was built to remind future generations of the terror wrought by atomic bombs.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of the disastrous atomic bombing during WWII, the first atomic bombs used in human history, and has been preserved as it was to promote peace and elimination of atomic weapons around the world.
20:00-20:50 Arrive at JR Hiroshima Station
From Hiroshima Station to Shin-Osaka Station(Nozomi Shinkansen, reserved seating)
20:35-21:05 From Shin-Osaka Station to Osaka Station*An assistant will guide the tour from Shin-Osaka Station to Osaka Station.
20:40-21:05 Arrive at Osaka Station, Tour Ends
No drop-off service to hotels will be provided.Please head to your next destination on your own from Osaka Station.