12 hours 30 minutes
Description
Travel round-trip from Kyoto by high-speed bullet train to take in Hiroshima’s historic sites, including exhibits about the 1945 atomic bomb that devastated the city. Start your visit on a lighter note, traveling by boat to Miyajima, a famously beautiful island that is home to the revered Itsukushima Shrine. Have lunch there, then return to the city to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your expert guide shares important details about Hiroshima’s heartbreaking history and remarkable recovery throughout this unforgettable tour.
Highlights
- Full-day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island, from Kyoto
- See the magnificent Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit the historic remains of the Genbaku Dome
- Explore the exhibits at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum