2024 HIROSHIMA TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG with DIY Itinerary, Things to Do, Tourist Spots, Budget, Tips and More for First-timers in JAPAN

Planning a trip to Hiroshima, Japan? Looking for top things to do in Hiroshima and Miyajima Island? Check out this comprehensive Hiroshima Travel Guide Blog 2024 with a detailed Hiroshima itinerary, budget and expenses, how to get there, where to stay and more to help you plan your trip!

Hiroshima is known as the site where the unfortunate atomic bombing of August 6, 1945 happened during World War II. Located in Chūgoku region of western Honshu Island, the city’s name Hiroshima is also the name of the prefecture it is located, which is Hiroshima Prefecture. As a kid, I learned in my history class in school about that tragic event that happened in Hiroshima. That is why, when we were planning our recent Japan trip, I made sure to include a visit to Hiroshima in our itinerary.

SHINKANSEN OR BUS? How to Travel by Bus or Bullet Train from OSAKA to HIROSHIMA?

How to get to Hiroshima from Osaka by train or bus?

Hiroshima is a major city in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is best known for its two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) and Itsukushima Shrine. Approximately 330 kilometers from Osaka, it is filled with many old shrines and temples, historical landmarks and tourist spots that you could visit and enjoy. With Japan's modern transportation system you can easily travel from Osaka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen bullet train or by bus.

In this Hiroshima travel guide blog, I will help you in your travel by providing you with useful information on how to get to Hiroshima from Osaka by train or bus.

FUKUOKA TO HIROSHIMA by Shinkansen Bullet Train and Bus Travel Guide Blog

How to get to Hiroshima from Fukuoka?

Fukuoka on Kyushu Island in the southern part of Japan provides easy access to Hiroshima. To get to Hiroshima from Fukuoka City, you have two options: by train or by bus. In one of our trips to Japan, we visited Hiroshima from Fukuoka then continued our travel going north to Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. In this travel guide blog, I will help you with useful information on how to get to Hiroshima from Fukuoka by bullet train or Shinkanken and by bus.