- How long is the Japan by Rail: Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima route?
- This route takes 11 days taking in 6 stops.
- Where does this route start and end?
- The route runs from Kyoto to Miyajima (Itsukushima) in Kansai and Western Honshu, Japan.
- When is the best time to travel this route?
- The best time to travel this route is Late March to April and October to November.
- How active is this route?
- Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.
- What transport do I need for this route?
- This is a drive-free route — no car required.
- What budget do I need for this route?
- Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.
- What type of accommodation suits this route?
- Hotels accommodation works well along this route.
- What is the pace of this trip?
- Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.
- What type of trip is this?
- This route is well-suited to: Culture, Scenic, Food & drink, City hop, Drive-free.
- Are there any practical tips for this route?
- Visit Fushimi Inari before 8am to beat the crowds. A prepaid ICOCA card covers city buses, the subway and the JR Nara line. Deer crackers are sold by park vendors; feed them away from the stalls. Coin lockers at Nara and Kintetsu-Nara stations take large bags. Bullet trains west leave from Shin-Osaka, not Osaka Station, so allow time to transfer. Try takoyaki and kushikatsu in Dotonbori. Leave luggage in a station locker and walk up the main avenue to the castle. Allow about two hours inside the keep, more in spring. Allow half a day for the Peace Memorial Museum and park; it is busy and emotionally heavy. Try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki for dinner. Check the day's tide times: high tide floats the torii, low tide lets you walk out to it. The last ferries to the mainland run mid-evening.
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