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From the canals and street food of Dotonbori to the Peace Memorial Park and the island of Miyajima, Osaka to Hiroshima is one of the most rewarding train rides in western Japan. The Sanyo Shinkansen runs straight through the heart of the Sanyo region toward the Seto Inland Sea.
Osaka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen
The Shinkansen leaves from Shin-Osaka Station, not from Osaka Station in Umeda. The fastest trains reach Hiroshima in about 80 to 92 minutes, and slower trains take up to about 155 minutes.[1] A reserved seat on a Hikari, Kodama or Sakura costs 10,220 yen one way in the regular season when bought through smartEX.[2]
Japan Rail Pass holders can ride the Hikari, Sakura and Kodama, but not the Nozomi or Mizuho.[3]
Luggage
On the Sanyo Shinkansen, bags totaling more than 160 cm and less than 250 cm on three sides need a reserved seat with an oversized baggage area.[4]
Miyajima
From Hiroshima you can ride on to Miyajima for the floating torii gate. The JR-West ferry to Miyajima is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, with a visitor tax of 100 yen payable on arrival.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Duration | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Shinkansen (fastest trains) | About 1h 20min to 1h 32min | High |
| Shinkansen (slower trains) | Up to about 2h 35min | High |
Tips for Traveling from Osaka to Hiroshima
- Ekiben: Buy a station bento at Shin-Osaka before boarding. They often feature Osaka specialties.
- Peak seasons: Reserve a seat in cherry-blossom season and Golden Week.
- Peace Memorial Park: Reach it from Hiroshima Station by streetcar line 6 or 2 to Genbaku Dome Mae, about 25 minutes.[5]
Timetable
| Train Osaka - Hiroshima $ 49.76–71.33 1h 21m – 2h 35m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The fastest Shinkansen trains take about 80 to 92 minutes from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima. Slower trains take up to about 155 minutes.
A reserved seat on a Hikari, Kodama or Sakura costs 10,220 yen one way in the regular season when bought through smartEX.
Yes, on the Hikari, Sakura and Kodama. The pass is not valid on the Nozomi or Mizuho.
Shin-Osaka Station, not Osaka Station in Umeda.
Bags totaling more than 160 cm and less than 250 cm on three sides need a reserved seat with an oversized baggage area.
Yes. The JR-West ferry to Miyajima is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, and a visitor tax of 100 yen is payable additionally.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] West Japan Railway Company (JR-Odekake Net): Section timetable: Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen, Tokyo to Kagoshima-Chuo. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- [2] smartEX (JR Central, JR West, JR Kyushu): smartEX Service prices: reserved seat in ordinary cars (as of 1 April 2025). Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- [3] Japan Rail Pass (JR Group): Scope of validity. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- [4] West Japan Railway Company (JR West): SANYO-SHINKANSEN One-way Ticket Information. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [5] Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Access. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
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