Hiroshima, Miyajima & Iwakuni Classic
A weekend getaway featuring the Peace Memorial Park, an overnight stay on Miyajima to see the floating torii gate, and a walk across Iwakuni's Kintai Bridge.
Starting from downtown Hiroshima, spend the first day focusing on the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. On the second day, head to Miyajima and stay overnight to avoid the daytime crowds. Wake up early on the third day to hike Mount Misen before heading to Iwakuni. This itinerary offers a moderate pace and simple transfers, making it perfect for first-time visitors or those with only a weekend. To ensure ample time on Miyajima, Kure and Mitaki-dera have been omitted.
Accommodations are highly sought after during the cherry blossom season, autumn foliage season, and around August 6; booking well in advance is advised.
Day by day
Day 1 · Peace Memorial Park & Downtown
Hiroshima（Peace Memorial Park & Museum、Atomic Bomb Dome、Okonomimura、Shukkei-en Garden）
Take the streetcar from Hiroshima Station to Genbaku-Dome-mae (about 15 minutes), then explore on foot or take short streetcar rides.
It is recommended to reserve timed-entry tickets for the museum online in advance; allow about 90 minutes for the visit.
Stay: Kamiyacho·Hondori
Day 2 · To the Island & Overnight on Miyajima
Miyajima（Itsukushima Shrine、Senjokaku & Five-storied Pagoda、Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street、Momijidani Park）
Take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi (about 30 minutes), transfer to the ferry to the island (about 10 minutes), and explore on foot.
Plan your visit around the tide tables: view the floating torii gate at high tide, and walk up to its base at low tide.
Stay: Around Itsukushima Shrine
Day 3 · Morning Hike on Mount Misen, then to Iwakuni
Miyajima（Mount Misen、Daisho-in Temple） → Hiroshima（Kintaikyo Bridge & Iwakuni Castle）
Take the ropeway up Mount Misen in the morning, take the ferry back to Miyajimaguchi, take the JR train to Iwakuni Station (about 20 minutes), and transfer to a bus to Kintai Bridge.
Returning to Hiroshima from Iwakuni takes about 45 minutes, or you can depart directly from Iwakuni Station.