Himeji Castle and Hiroshima from Osaka, Hiroshima, Japan
Himeji Castle is considered Japan’s most iconic and one of the best day trips from Osaka. Hiroshima stands as one of Japan’s most historically significant cities, known worldwide as the site of the 1945 atomic bombing.
Because both cities sit directly on Japan’s Tokaido-Sanyo bullet train line, we thought it would be easy to combine them into a single journey. We were right.
Our plan was simple: visit Himeji and Hiroshima from Osaka by shinkansen, continue to Miyajima, and stay overnight. However, if you are short on time, this route can also work as an ambitious (and very long) day trip.
From Japan’s most famous castle to one of its most thought-provoking cities, without further ado, Feet Do Travel share our journey through Himeji and Hiroshima by bullet train.
While it is entirely possible to visit Himeji and Hiroshima as a single-day trip from Osaka, it makes for a very long day. Staying overnight in Hiroshima gave us time to experience the city properly and continue to Miyajima the following morning.
For travellers looking for a seamless, efficient route using the Shinkansen, we recommend this structured timeline:
Having previously ridden China’s Maglev train to Shanghai Airport, we were excited to experience Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Because both cities sit directly on Japan’s Tokaido-Sanyo bullet train line, we thought it would be easy to combine them into a single journey. We were right.
Our plan was simple: visit Himeji and Hiroshima from Osaka by shinkansen, continue to Miyajima, and stay overnight. However, if you are short on time, this route can also work as an ambitious (and very long) day trip.
From Japan’s most famous castle to one of its most thought-provoking cities, without further ado, Feet Do Travel share our journey through Himeji and Hiroshima by bullet train.
While it is entirely possible to visit Himeji and Hiroshima as a single-day trip from Osaka, it makes for a very long day. Staying overnight in Hiroshima gave us time to experience the city properly and continue to Miyajima the following morning.
For travellers looking for a seamless, efficient route using the Shinkansen, we recommend this structured timeline:
Having previously ridden China’s Maglev train to Shanghai Airport, we were excited to experience Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Himeji Castle and Hiroshima from Osaka
Guide Location: Japan » Hiroshima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Angie Briggs
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.feetdotravel.com/the-blog/himeji-hiroshima-from-osaka
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Japan » Hiroshima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Angie Briggs
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.feetdotravel.com/the-blog/himeji-hiroshima-from-osaka
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Himeji Castle
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Okonomimura
Insider Tips for Hiroshima, Japan
What to See in Hiroshima
Hiroshima is one of the modern Japanese cities located on Japan’s Honshu Island. It is a very interesting city to explore for the sake of its tragic history – it was largely destroyed by an American atomic bomb during World War II in 1945.
How I Spent 4 Days in Hiroshima Japan!
When I finally stepped off the bullet train, I carried a very specific image in my mind - one painted by history books and documentaries. I expected a quiet, heavy place, frozen in time, carrying the weight of its past. What greeted me instead was a city that had completely reinvented itself. Modern streets, sleek trams, a lively town center, and a transport network that made getting around... view more
Remembering the Past in Hiroshima
The afternoon of our ninth day in Japan was dedicated to remembering the past by visiting the city of Hiroshima.
Our first stop was the Hiroshima Castle, nicknamed the Carp Castle. The castle stands in an area that used to be called Koi-no-ura, which means Carp (Koi) Sea Shore, hence the nickname.
Our first stop was the Hiroshima Castle, nicknamed the Carp Castle. The castle stands in an area that used to be called Koi-no-ura, which means Carp (Koi) Sea Shore, hence the nickname.
Historic Hiroshima
Hiroshima has been redefining itself over the decades after its tragic place in history and today, is one of Japan’s major urban centres.
Founded as a castle town in the 16th century, it’s fair to say that most people venture to Hiroshima to see the city’s monuments to peace. But also to learn about the devastation caused by the Atomic Bomb (A-Bomb) on 6 August 1945 at 8.17 am, when... view more
Founded as a castle town in the 16th century, it’s fair to say that most people venture to Hiroshima to see the city’s monuments to peace. But also to learn about the devastation caused by the Atomic Bomb (A-Bomb) on 6 August 1945 at 8.17 am, when... view more
Day Trip to Hiroshima
A day trip to Hiroshima is something many visitors to Japan want to do. It can easily be done from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe.
This is our itinerary from our day trip to Hiroshima from Kyoto. Please be aware that this itinerary involves a lot of walking, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and take water with you.
This is our itinerary from our day trip to Hiroshima from Kyoto. Please be aware that this itinerary involves a lot of walking, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and take water with you.
At Peace in a Park in Hiroshima
Stepping off the tram at the “Peace Park”: in Hiroshima I had no idea what to expect, or even, why I was there. I was immediately struck by the stark reality of the disaster that struck the city on seeing the Atomic Dome (Genbaku Dome) with its shredded dome.
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