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    Osaka to Hiroshima by shinkansen with the JR Pass

    Hiroshima is one of the easiest add ons from Osaka. The Sanyo shinkansen connects Shin Osaka to Hiroshima in under 90 minutes and the JR Pass covers Hikari, Sakura and Kodama trains all the way.

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    Train choices

    • Sakura: fastest passholder option, around 1 hour 30 minutes.
    • Hikari: similar time, fewer per hour but very comfortable.
    • Kodama: stops at every station, around 2 hours 30 minutes.
    • Nozomi and Mizuho are excluded from the standard pass.
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    Single fare vs the JR Pass

    A one way reserved seat on Sakura from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima is around 10,600 yen. A 7 day JR Pass at 50,000 yen pays back if you also use it for the Tokyo leg, a Kyoto base or a continuation to Hakata.

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    From the station to the sights

    • Hiroshima Station to the Peace Memorial: tram line or city bus, around 15 minutes.
    • Day trip to Miyajima from Hiroshima: JR Sanyo line to Miyajimaguchi, then JR ferry, both covered by the pass.
    • Shin Osaka to central Osaka: any local JR line.
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    Suggested 2 day plan

    Morning Sakura from Shin Osaka, lunch in Hiroshima, afternoon at the Peace Park and Museum, sleep in Hiroshima, full day on Miyajima the next morning and return to Osaka before evening. Every train and the JR ferry are included in the JR Pass.

    Frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to common questions.

    Can I take Nozomi from Osaka to Hiroshima with the JR Pass?

    No. Choose Sakura or Hikari, which are nearly as fast and free with the pass.

    How long does Osaka to Hiroshima take?

    Around 1 hour 30 minutes on Sakura, the fastest passholder option.

    Is the ferry to Miyajima included?

    Yes, the JR ferry from Miyajimaguchi is fully covered by the JR Pass.

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