The easiest way around Miyajima is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. 

Public transportation:

To get from Hiroshima to Miyajima by public transportation, travellers have the following options:

• Option 1: Bullet Train:

  1. First, take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen from Hiroshima Station to Shin-Iwakuni Station. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.

  2. Transfer to the JR Sanyo Main Line and take the local train to Miyajimaguchi Station. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes." (The total travel time is approximately 55 minutes.)

• Option 2: Regular Train:

  1. First, take the JR Sanyo Main Line from Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

  2. Transfer to the JR Miyajima Ferry and take the ferry to Miyajima Island. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes." (The total travel time is approximately 40 minutes.)

Valid rail passes:

• Japan Rail Pass

• JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass

• JR Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass

• JR Sanyo San'in Area Pass

• JR Setouchi Area Pass

• JR Okayama Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass

Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Hiroshima airport. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

Rental cars:

We recommend staying here between one and two days.
 

Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Hiroshima airport. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

Hiking:

The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.

Scenic rides:

• Miyajima ropeway: click here to go to the official website.

• Miyajima Pleasure boat: click here to go to the official website.

There is one famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Miyajima Underwater Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 24th

  • Time: 19:30 - 20:30

We recommend the following options for staying connected in Japan:

• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data only)
• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data + voice)
• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi