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How to travel between Hiroshima and Tokyo
By shinkansen:
Tokyo and Hiroshima are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. Direct nozomi trains require about four hours to reach Hiroshima from Tokyo. By hikari trains, the trip takes about five hours, and one transfer of trains is required at Shin-Osaka Station.
The regular one way fare from Tokyo to Hiroshima is 17,540 Yen by non-reserved seat on any train, around 18,000 Yen by reserved seat on hikari trains and around 18,500 Yen by reserved seat on a nozomi train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on hikari trains, but not on nozomi trains.
JTB's Free Plan Hiroshima 2 days package includes a round trip from Tokyo to Hiroshima by nozomi and accommodation in Hiroshima starting at the amazing cost of 30,900 Yen. (Note that the shinkansen round trip by regular tickets alone costs more than 35,000 Yen.)
By local trains:
By local trains, the one way trip from Tokyo to Hiroshima takes about 15 hours and typically involves about six transfers of trains. The regular fare is a relatively expensive 11,340 Yen, however, with a Seishun 18 Kippu you can do the trip for as little as 2300 Yen.
By bus:
The one way trip from Tokyo to Hiroshima by night bus takes about 12 hours and costs around 11,600 Yen. Please visit our highway bus page for more details.
By airplane:
The regular one way fare between Tokyo and Hiroshima is about 26,300 Yen, however, if you book at least 21 days before departure or use one of the many other discount offers, you should be able to get a ticket for around 16,000 Yen or less.
The flight between Tokyo and Hiroshima takes about 90 minutes. Most flights use Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Hiroshima Airport is a 50 minute bus ride outside of the city center.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current Yen exchange rate, click here.
Orientation
Hiroshima is served by eight tram lines, which connect Hiroshima Station with most of the city's attractions. Tram line number 2 goes as far as Miyajima-guchi, where ferries depart to the island of Miyajima.
The fare for single tram rides within central Hiroshima is 150 Yen, which you pay when exiting the tram. A one way trip to Miyajima by tram costs 270 Yen. If you want to transfer between lines, request a "transfer card" from the driver when exiting the tram, and insert it into the slot at the entrance of the second tram.
A one day card for the tram network is available for 600 Yen. For an additional 240 Yen, you get a one day card that also includes the ferry ride to Miyajima. And a two day card, that is valid on trams, the ferry and the ropeway up to Miyajima's Misen, is available for 2000 Yen.
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