On Foot by Train & Ferry
The most popular route for accessing the island Miyajima is from Hiroshima Station, after having had seen the sights of Hiroshima. From Hiroshima Station, take the San-yo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station. This will take around 25 minutes. This trip is covered by the JR Pass (420JPY one way without). After arriving at JR Miyajimaguchi Station, it’s a short walk to the Miyajima ferry terminal.
From JR Miyajimaguchi Station, it is a less than 2-minute walk from the Ferry Terminal to Miyajima. From the ferry terminal, there are 2 ferry operators, the JR West Miyajima Ferry, and the Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Ferry. The ferry costs 200JPY one way, however the JR Pass is valid on the JR West Miyajima Ferry.
You may also have to purchase an additional 100JPY ticket as part of the island’s tourist tax, introduced in 2023. This includes users of the JR Pass.
Both ferry operators service Miyajima frequently, but vary based on a day. On a normal day, the ferry typically operates every 15 minutes between Miyajima and the Mainland. During busy periods, the frequency is sometimes increased to every 10 minutes.
From Hiroshima, you can also take a the slower, but cheaper Number 2 Tram heading to Miyajimaguchi station. The tram will take you to Hiroden-Miyajimaguchi Station, and cost 270JPY one way. The JR Pass is not valid for this service.
There is also a direct boat from Hiroshima Peace Park, costing 2200JPY one way (or 4000JPY return ) – not including the 100 JPY tourist tax. The direct boat from the Hiroshima Peace Park will take 45 minutes to reach Miyajima. The JR Pass is not valid for this service.
Lastly, there is also a ferry from the Grand Price Hotel Hiroshima, costing 2100JPY one way. The JR Pass is not valid for this service.
By Car & Ferry
Cars can be taken on the ferry across to Miyajima should you have one. The cost for cars is charged by length, and include the driver only in the fare price. Additional passengers will have to pay their own fare separately. The 100JPY tourist tax is not included JR Passes only only valid for the passenger fares, and do not include any car fares on the Miyajima Ferry.
Car fares on the Ferry | |
Size | Cost (JPY) |
Under 3 meters | 800 JPY |
3 to under 4 meters | 1250 JPY |
4 to Under 5 meters | 1700 JPY |
5 to under 6 meters | 2250 JPY |
NOTE: Due to restrictions on the ferry, on vehicles up to 2.2m high can be carried. The maximum length of a vehicle is also 6 meters.
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