{"id":21058,"date":"2025-04-25T14:40:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=21058"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:47:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:47:02","slug":"kansai-hiroshima-area-pass-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kansai-hiroshima-area-pass-itinerary","title":{"rendered":"Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass itinerary: Osaka to Hiroshima in 7 days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip around Western Japan? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-hiroshima-pass\">Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass<\/a> gives you <strong>5 consecutive days of unlimited JR train travel<\/strong> across top destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, Takamatsu, and Hiroshima.<\/p>\n<p>This JR Regional Pass doesn\u2019t just cover the famous <strong>Sanyo Shinkansen<\/strong> \u2014 you can also take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hello-kitty-haruka-express\">Hello Kitty Shinkansen<\/a> and Miyajima ferry.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>With savings of almost 140 USD compared to individual ticket purchases, we\u2019ve designed this itinerary to show you the <strong>best of the Kansai region<\/strong>. Make Osaka your home base, and explore the region by day before continuing west to Hiroshima.<\/p>\n<p>Get the most out of your 5-day pass with a week in Kansai and Chugoku, and see <strong>historic castles, scenic lakes, and bustling cities<\/strong>. Two extra days allow for airport transfers so you can enjoy the sights without having to rush.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Day_1_Arrive_in_Osaka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Day 1: Arrive in Osaka<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_2_Visit_Nara\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Day 2: Visit Nara<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_2_alternative_Day_trip_to_Wakayama\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Day 2 alternative: Day trip to Wakayama<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Morning\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Morning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Afternoon\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Afternoon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Evening\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Evening<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_3_Explore_Kyoto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Day 3: Explore Kyoto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_4_Day_trip_to_Himeji_and_Kobe\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Day 4: Day trip to Himeji and Kobe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_4_alternative_Explore_Hikone\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Day 4 alternative: Explore Hikone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_5_Osaka_to_Hiroshima\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Day 5: Osaka to Hiroshima<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Morning-2\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.1<\/span> Morning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Afternoon-2\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.2<\/span> Afternoon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Evening-2\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.3<\/span> Evening<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_6_Osaka_via_Okayama\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Day 6: Osaka via Okayama<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_7_Osaka_to_Kansai_International_Airport\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Day 7: Osaka to Kansai International Airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_1_Arrive_in_Osaka\">Day 1: Arrive in Osaka<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you land at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kansai-international-airport-to-osaka\">Kansai International Airport<\/a>, <strong>head into the city<\/strong> to rest and recover from your flight. Tomorrow, you\u2019ll activate your rail pass. Pick up a one-way ticket and take the Haruka Express from the airport.<\/p>\n<p>Get off at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shin-osaka-station\">Shin-Osaka<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tennoji-station\">Tennoji Station<\/a>, depending on where your hotel is located. The ride takes around 50 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-468\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Osaka_Dotonbori.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka Dotonbori\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Osaka_Dotonbori.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Osaka_Dotonbori-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Osaka_Dotonbori-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Osaka Dotonbori<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take the rest of the day to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/osaka-travel-guide\">explore Osaka<\/a> and settle in. Wander through Dotonbori for <strong>spectacular neon lights and canal views<\/strong>. For dinner, try out some street food stalls that serve popular dishes like takoyaki and okonomiyaki.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_2_Visit_Nara\">Day 2: Visit Nara<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Head to Osaka Station in the morning to <strong>activate your Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass<\/strong>. Board a JR Yamatoji Line rapid train, which will take you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nara-jr-pass\">Nara<\/a> in around 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10404\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nara-deer-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Shika deer in Nara Park\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nara-deer-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nara-deer-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nara-deer-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shika deer in Nara Park &#8211; Photo by coniferconifer under CC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Visit the Todai-ji Temple, home to the giant Buddha statue, before heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nara-park\">Nara Park<\/a>, famous for its friendly deer inhabitants. Don\u2019t miss the atmospheric Kasuga-taisha Shrine, a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> surrounded by forest.<\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon, take the train back to Osaka. For great views of the city after sunset, head to the <strong>Floating Garden Observatory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_2_alternative_Day_trip_to_Wakayama\">Day 2 alternative: Day trip to Wakayama<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Morning\">Morning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Activate your JR pass at Osaka Station and take the JR Osaka Loop Line to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tennoji-station\">Tennoji<\/a>, then board the JR Hanwa Line Limited Express Kuroshio to Wakayama Station. The full journey takes around <strong>1 hour and 20 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive, head to Wakayama Castle for <strong>panoramic views of the city<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Afternoon\">Afternoon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Kainan area, south of the city, which has<strong> natural hot springs<\/strong>. Take some time to relax in a traditional onsen and enjoy the peaceful coastal surroundings.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Evening\">Evening<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the evening, return to Osaka by JR train and enjoy<strong> dinner among locals<\/strong> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinsekai-osaka\"> Shinsekai<\/a>. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japanese-food\">local speciality<\/a> kushikatsu, deep-fried, kebab-like skewers with meat and vegetables.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_3_Explore_Kyoto\">Day 3: Explore Kyoto<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make the <strong>30-minute journey<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/osaka-to-kyoto\">Osaka to Kyoto Station<\/a> via the JR Kyoto Line.<\/p>\n<p>Start your visit with a trip to <strong>Fushimi Inari Shrine<\/strong>, famous for its numerous rows of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/torii-gates-japan\">red torii gates<\/a>. Next, head to Arashiyama to see Togetsukyo Bridge and take a walk through the bamboo grove.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6345\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/senbon-torri-thounsand-torii-fushimi-inari-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Senbon Torii, thousand torii gates\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/senbon-torri-thounsand-torii-fushimi-inari.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/senbon-torri-thounsand-torii-fushimi-inari-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/senbon-torri-thounsand-torii-fushimi-inari-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Senbon Torii, Fushimi Inari M338 under CC BY &#8211; SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/gion-kyoto-travel-guide\">Gion<\/a>, known as the <strong>Geisha district<\/strong>. Stay in Kyoto, or return to Osaka for the evening.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_4_Day_trip_to_Himeji_and_Kobe\">Day 4: Day trip to Himeji and Kobe<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station, or transfer there from Kyoto, to <strong>reach <\/strong><strong>Himeji<\/strong><strong> in around 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Head straight to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/himeji-castle-travel-guide\">Himeji Castle<\/a>, Japan\u2019s most iconic and <strong>best-preserved feudal fortress<\/strong>. Take a few hours to explore the castle grounds and enjoy views of the city from the top floor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1095\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/himeji-castle-sakura-e1489142774509-800x514.jpg\" alt=\"Himeji castle and river during the cherry blossom season\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Himeji Castle is one of the most popular springtime destinations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the afternoon, continue by JR train for another 30 minutes to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kobe-travel-guide\">Kobe<\/a>. The city\u2019s <strong>Harborland <\/strong>has an impressive skyline, best admired from the water on a short cruise trip.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to try Kobe\u2019s famous beef for dinner before returning to Osaka.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_4_alternative_Explore_Hikone\">Day 4 alternative: Explore Hikone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a slower-paced day with fewer crowds, visit Hikone, a small lakeside city known for its historic castle. From Osaka Station, take the <strong>JR Special Rapid Service<\/strong> to Maibara Station, then transfer to the JR Biwako Line to Hikone Station.<\/p>\n<p>The total journey takes around 1 hour 40 minutes. Once you arrive, it\u2019s a short walk to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hikone-travel-guide\">Hikone Castle <\/a>which has impressive <strong>views over Lake Biwa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Take a castle tour, then explore<strong> Yume Kyobashi Castle Road<\/strong> before heading back to Osaka. It\u2019s lined with restored Edo-style buildings and is the perfect spot for souvenir shopping or grabbing a bite to eat.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_5_Osaka_to_Hiroshima\">Day 5: Osaka to Hiroshima<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/osaka-to-hiroshima-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Reaching Hiroshima from Osaka by train\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/osaka-to-hiroshima.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/osaka-to-hiroshima-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/osaka-to-hiroshima-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Morning-2\">Morning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Board the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> from Shin-Osaka Station, which takes you to Hiroshima in around 1 hour and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Start your day at the <strong>Peace Memorial Park<\/strong>, where you can visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Museum, and the Children\u2019s Peace Monument.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Afternoon-2\">Afternoon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station (30 minutes) and hop on the <strong>Miyajima ferry<\/strong>, which is also included in your pass.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide\">Miyajima Island<\/a>, visit its famous <strong>Itsukushima Shrine<\/strong> which has a floating torii gate. For spectacular views, head to the Mount Misen ropeway.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Evening-2\">Evening<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima<\/a> by ferry and JR train in the late afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>In the evening, take a walk through <strong>Shukkeien Garden<\/strong>. Keep an eye out for street vendors selling okonomiyaki, the city\u2019s signature savory pancake.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_6_Osaka_via_Okayama\">Day 6: Osaka via Okayama<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take the Sanyo Shinkansen <strong>from Hiroshima to Okayama<\/strong>. The journey takes around 40 minutes. Drop your bags in a locker at Okayama Station and head out to explore.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen-800x459.jpg\" alt=\"Okayama Korakuen Garden\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Korakuen Garden, one of Japan\u2019s <strong>top three landscape gardens<\/strong>, is just a 15-minute walk from the station. Then, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/okayama-travel-guide\">Okayama<\/a>\u2019s castle, known as the \u2018Crow Castle\u2019 because of its black exterior.<\/p>\n<p>Collect your bags and complete the <strong>return journey to Osaka<\/strong> in around 45 minutes with the Sanyo Shinkansen. Enjoy your final night in the city.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_7_Osaka_to_Kansai_International_Airport\">Day 7: Osaka to Kansai International Airport<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spend your <strong>final morning in Osaka<\/strong> at a relaxed pace. Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market to sample fresh sushi, or stop by the Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine.<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to head to the airport, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haruka-express-kansai-airport\">Haruka Limited Express<\/a> from Tennoji or Shin-Osaka Station to <strong>Kansai International Airport<\/strong>. The journey takes around 50 minutes, so plan ahead based on your flight time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip around Western Japan? The Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass gives you 5 consecutive days of unlimited JR train travel across top destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, Takamatsu, and Hiroshima. This JR Regional Pass doesn\u2019t just cover the famous Sanyo Shinkansen \u2014 you can also take the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and Miyajima ferry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4874,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17],"tags":[],"acf":{"bread_1":false,"bread_2":false,"bread_3":false,"bread_4":false,"bread_5":false,"bread_6":false,"bread_7":false,"bread_last":false,"custom_guide":"","pageresume":"Your Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass makes it possible to visit Kobe, Nara, Kyoto, and many more key destinations. 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