ONE CITY · ONE ISLAND
one night in the city,
One night on the island.
On the first day, we will see the record of peace and the heat of the iron plate in Hiroshima, and on the second day, we will go to Miyajima and sleep on the island. The key is not the number of attractions, but the tides and time of day. Instead of only seeing Itsukushima Shrine during the day and then returning, try visiting the Great Torii floating on the water, the beach when the water has receded, and the coast at night after the tourists have left, depending on the tides on your travel date.
2 NIGHTS · 3 DAYS
Schedule to follow
It starts at Peace Park and ends in front of the iron plate.
- 0111:00–12:00 Arrival at Hiroshima Airport · Immigration and baggage pickup
- 02Airport Limousine Bus → Hiroshima Station · Approximately 45–50 minutes · One way ¥1,500
- 03Check in at a hotel near the station or store your luggage. Buy a one-day tram ticket based on the travel volume for the day.
- 0414:30 Slowly tour the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and outdoor monuments.
- 0515:30–17:30 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · Adult ¥200 · Web ticket recommended during rush hours
- 06Streetcar Genbaku Dome-mae → Hatchobori approximately 7 minutes, walk approximately 4 minutes
- 0718:00 Micchan Sohonten, Hatchobori main restaurant · Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki dinner
- 0820:00 Return to Hiroshima Station · 1 night at a cost-effective hotel in the city
Crossing the sea carrying a lunch box
- 0107:40 Check-out · JR Sanyo Main Line Hiroshima → Miyajimaguchi about 30 minutes
- 0208:40 Arrival at Miyajimaguchi · Check coin locker or ryokan transfer/baggage service for large luggage.
- 0309:00 Anagomeshi Ueno lunch box pickup / Restaurant seating business starts at 10:00
- 04After 09:10 JR Miyajima ferry · Approximately 10 minutes · One way ¥200 + Visit tax ¥100
- 0509:40 Itsukushima Shrine · Order of shrines and Great Torii adjusted according to the official tide table of the day
- 0611:00 Yakigaki no Hayashi · Early lunch with grilled oysters or oyster rice
- 0712:10 Daishoin → Momijidani Park → Ropeway platform
- 0813:10 Ropeway → Shishiiwa Observatory · Round trip ¥2,000 · Approximately 1 hour additional round trip to the summit
- 0916:00 Disembark · 16:30 Check-in at ryokan, hot springs and kaiseki dinner
- 1020:00 Night walk along the coast · Entry to the inside of the shrine is not allowed behind the closed gate, and the illuminated scenery can be viewed from the coast.
One more look at the shrine before the tourists arrived
- 0106:30 Revisit Itsukushima Shrine · Check the official tide table to see if the tide level is opposite to the previous day.
- 0207:30 Coastal walk · Quiet alley before Omotesando stores open
- 0308:00 Breakfast at the ryokan 09:30 Check out
- 04Around 10:00 Ferry → Miyajimaguchi → JR Hiroshima Station · Approximately 50–60 minutes
- 0511:30 Bakudanya Main Store · Hiroshima Spicy Tsukemen Lunch
- 06After 13:00, transfer to Hiroshima Station Shinkansen or airport limousine bus.
- 07For international flights, arrive at the airport 2 hours and 30 minutes before departure.
- 08Flights before 17:00 depart the island immediately after breakfast, excluding tsukemen.
EAT ALONG THE ROUTE
From okonomiyaki to oysters,
Four meals on the road.
Operating hours and prices are confirmed as of September 2026. Closing days and material shortages may change. In particular, on DAY 2, check the Ueno lunch box pick-up time first, and on Hayashi holidays, plan to leave Mount Misen earlier.
DAY 1 · Dinner
Micchan Sohonten, Hatchobori main restaurant
- movement line
- Approximately 7 minutes by tram from Peace Memorial Park + Approximately 4 minutes on foot from Hatchobori stop
- menu
- Soba, meat, egg basics, special okonomiyaki, oyster topping
- budget
- Approximately ¥1,400–2,500 per person
- sales
- Monday, Wednesday–Friday 11:30–14:30 / 17:30–21:00 · Weekends and public holidays 11:00–14:30 / 17:00–21:00 · Closed on Tuesdays
Since it is a return trip from Peace Park to the accommodation, the route does not break. They often do not take reservations and the last order is 30 minutes before closing, so around 18:00 is safe.
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DAY 2 · Breakfast lunch box
Anagomeshi Ueno
- movement line
- Directions from JR Miyajimaguchi Station to the ferry terminal · Approximately 1 minute walk
- menu
- Anagomeshi lunch box medium, small, large
- budget
- Normally about ¥2,800 · About ¥2,540–3,340 depending on size
- sales
- Lunch box 09:00–19:00 · Until 18:00 on Wednesday / Seating starts at 10:00 · Ends when ingredients run out
If you wait for the 10 a.m. seated meal, your Mount Misen schedule will be delayed by an hour. The most reliable option is to pre-order and receive a packed lunch. If you want to eat it at the store, skip the hike to the summit and just go to the Shishiiwa Observation Deck.
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DAY 2 · Early lunch
Yakigaki no Hayashi
- movement line
- Approximately 5 minutes walk from Itsukushima Shrine towards Omotesando
- menu
- 3 grilled oysters, oyster rice, fried oysters, oyster course
- budget
- 3 grilled oysters ¥1,500 · Oyster rice ¥1,600 · Course ¥4,100
- sales
- Latest information 10:30–16:30 · Closed on Wednesday and Thursday · Confirm temporary change
We eat right after visiting the shrine and before going up the ropeway. If you've already eaten all of the Ueno bento, just share the grilled oysters and switch to another oyster restaurant in Omotesando on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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DAY 3 · Lunch
Bakudanya Main Store
- movement line
- From Hiroshima Station, take the tram towards Hatchobori. Only when the return flight is late.
- menu
- Hiroshima Tsukemen, choose your spicy level, whole noodles
- budget
- Approximately ¥1,000–1,999 per person
- sales
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday 11:30–14:30 / 17:00–21:30 · Closed on Wednesday
It's Hiroshima-style, with cold noodles and cabbage dipped in spicy sesame sauce. If your flight is before 17:00, travel is limited, so skip it and take the airport bus directly from Hiroshima Station.
Check the latest information ↗MOUNTAIN RULE
The ropeway is
This is not normal.
Transfer between two sections at Momijidani Station and arrive at Shishiiwa Station. If you come down from View Taiwan, it will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes for a round trip, and if you walk to the observatory at the top of Mount Misen, it will take about an hour more for a round trip. Don't rush to meet the 16:00 closing time, but if the wind forces the train to stop running, change to taking a walk around Daishoin and Momijidani.
As of recent, upbound 09:00–16:00, downbound 09:20–16:30, adult round trip ¥2,000. During peak seasons, a time reservation system may apply and service may be closed during high winds, lightning, or inspections.
TIDE BEFORE TIME
Rather than a fixed timetable,
The sea of that day first.
The walk time to Great Torii and the time the shrine floats change daily. Enter your travel dates in the Miyajima Tourism Association tide table and change the order of DAY 2 Shrine and Mount Misen. An overnight stay on the island gives you two opportunities - one in the evening and the next morning - but it does not guarantee that you will always be able to see both tide levels.
WHERE TO STAY
Two island ryokans,
Two city hotels
Recommendation Conclusion
For DAY 1, KOKO is better for easy access to the airport and JR, and Intergate is better for the Peace Park and evening routes. DAY 2 is Iwaso for the atmosphere of the forest and hot springs, and Kinsuikan for nighttime coastal walks and accessibility to shopping streets. You choose one of the city hotels and one of the island ryokans.
Iwaso
Approximately 15 minutes walk from Miyajima Pier. Free shuttle upon arrival upon request.
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥65,000–130,000+ / 1 night, 2 meals included
- breakfast
- Based on plan including Japanese breakfast and 2 meals
- Dinner
- Hiroshima/Setouchi ingredients kaiseki course/arrival time specified in advance
- parking
- Vehicle access on the island is not recommended. Vehicle and parking arrangements must be confirmed with the accommodation in advance.
- Advantages
- A historic ryokan in Momijidani Forest with good open-air hot springs and great access to Taishoin and ropeway routes.
- Cons
- There is an uphill walk from the pier, and each room has a big difference in age, bathroom, and view.
Kinsuikan
Between Miyajima Pier and Itsukushima Shrine · Both places are about a 10-minute walk
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥84,000–150,000+ / 1 night, 2 meals included
- breakfast
- Japanese-style breakfast with local ingredients · Check locations by plan
- Dinner
- For Mametanuki or room-specific kaiseki/dinner plans, check-in before 18:00 is recommended.
- parking
- Parking at Miyajimaguchi is recommended rather than bringing a vehicle. Check accommodation in advance for vehicle use.
- Advantages
- It's in the middle of the coast and shopping district, so it's easiest to walk to Great Torii at night and the shrine early in the morning.
- Cons
- Great Torii views vary depending on room type, with more popular rooms seeing larger price increases.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Approximately 3 minutes walk from Hatchobori stop · DAY 1 Peace Park · Evening route priority
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥13,000–30,000 / 1 night
- breakfast
- 07:00–10:30 · Adult ¥2,750 · Check whether breakfast is included
- Dinner
- No formal dinner · Hourly lounge service and nightly ochazuke provided
- parking
- 8 mechanical vehicles, ¥1,500 per night, height limit of 1.55m, affiliated parking lot when full
- Advantages
- Located in the center of Hatchobori, there is a large public bath and lounge services such as coffee, snacks, and wine.
- Cons
- It is not right in front of Hiroshima Station and there are large parking space and vehicle height restrictions.
KOKO HOTEL Hiroshima Ekimae
Approximately 6-minute walk south of JR Hiroshima Station · Priority to airport bus and JR on DAY 2
- price
- 2 people per room approx. ¥8,000–20,000 / 1 night
- breakfast
- 1st floor Matsuya 06:00–10:30 · Japanese/Western food set of 4 · Check included plans
- Dinner
- Hotel Course No Dinner · 1st floor Matsuya is usually open 06:00–22:00
- parking
- No private parking available · Use nearby paid parking lot
- Advantages
- It is easy to use both the airport bus and JR to Miyajima, and the lodging cost is the lowest among the four.
- Cons
- The rooms and bathrooms are small and there is no large bath or private lounge, so it is not a stay-type hotel.
Rate criteria · Approximate range of 2 people per room per night searchable in September 2026. For ryokans, breakfast and dinner and room baths vary greatly, and for hotels, the conditions vary greatly depending on weekends, events, breakfast, and cancellation conditions. Be sure to double-check whether taxes and meals are included on the reservation screen.
BUDGET GUIDE
Estimated cost per person
This is the cost per person for a two-person trip and excludes flights and shopping. Breakfast and dinner at Miyajima Ryokan are included in the accommodation cost, so they are not double-calculated with the food cost. Room bath and weekend rates make the biggest difference to the total.
GOOD
Advantages of this schedule
- Peace Park and Miyajima are allotted at least half a day each so there is no rush to see them.
- Enjoy different scenery during the day, night, and early morning with one night on the island
- Restaurants and accommodations are located in the actual direction of travel, so there are no unnecessary round trips.
CHECK
Things to know
- Tides vary depending on the day, so the order of the shrine and ropeway is rearranged before departure.
- The ropeway is closed due to strong winds and inspections, so do not miss the last descent time.
- On Wednesdays, Ueno's business hours are shortened and Hayashi and Bakudanya's closures may overlap.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Please check again before departure.
Hiroshima Airport · Limousine bus timetable and fare ↗Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · Operating hours · Web ticket ↗JR Miyajima ferry, timetable, Great Torii route ↗Information on Hatsukaichi City/Miyajima visit tax ↗Itsukushima Shrine · Opening hours · Admission fee ↗Miyajima Tourism Association · Official tide table by date ↗Miyajima Ropeway · Operating hours · Reservation · Canceled ↗Hotel intergate, breakfast, large bath, parking ↗PHOTO CREDITS · Great Torii: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Peace Memorial Park: Hiroshima City· Mount Misen and the Night Shrine: Travel Introduction Images · Food and room images are official gallery or introduction/review page images of each store/accommodation and have been resized for editing.
English edition of our Korean guide. Times and prices retain the source review date; they are not live booking quotes. Check eligibility for visitor fares and plan international flights separately.