Hiroshima is a city with deep historical roots, evident in its ancient gardens and castles. During the 20h century, Hiroshima became the center of unenviable international attention after the first atomic bomb was detonated there on August 6, 1945 \u2013 destroying everything within two kilometers of impact.<\/p>\n
Like the phoenix of legend, Hiroshima and its residents emerged from the ashes. Historical structures were restored, and the city took on aspirations of continued peace. Today, it is home to over one million people and a favorite stop for international tourists, thanks to the bullet train<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/p> Hiroshima is the capital of the Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu (main Japanese island).<\/p>\n You will find travel to the deeply meaningful city of Hiroshima a breeze when using your Japan Rail Pass<\/a>. Please be aware that Nozomi and Mizuho trains are not currently included, but you can ride them by paying a supplement from October 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can use your JR Pass to take the Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> line\u2019s Hikari bullet train from Tokyo Station<\/a> to Shin-Osaka Station<\/a>, Shin-Kobe Station or Himeji Station.<\/p>\n Once in one of these stations, you can transfer to the Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> (Sakura train) and arrive in Hiroshima at Hiroshima Station.<\/p>\nWhere is Hiroshima<\/span><\/h2>\n
Tokyo to Hiroshima by train<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n