Ferry/High-speed boat to Miyajima/Itsukushima Shrine｜Fare and time for 3 routes

Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine are the most popular tourist destinations in Hiroshima, along with the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park. It was also deserted after the Corona disaster, but is now beginning to bustle again with many students on school excursions and visitors from abroad.

The restoration of the Otorii, which took about three and a half years, was completed last December. We are now able to see that beautiful vermilion-lacquered appearance again.

In this article, we have compiled information on ferries and high-speed boats for crossing to Miyajima from Hiroshima (including Hatsukaichi City).

There are three routes to cross to Miyajima from Hiroshima: from Miyajima-guchi, from Hiroshima Port, and from Peace Memorial Park. I will write details separately for each of them, and I hope it will be helpful for your travel plans.

Incidentally, it takes about 15 minutes on foot from Miyajima Pier to Itsukushima Shrine. The Otorii (Grand Gate) is on the way.

I will share with you a beautiful video of the shrine from the ferry.

I have drawn a diagram of the four routes, so please take a look at it along with the article. Please use the “Back to Map” button along the way to return to this map as needed.
(The map includes the route from Marina Hop, but as I mentioned at the beginning of this article, this route is currently suspended. (Please note that this has not been corrected.)

1 From Miyajima-guchi

This is the most common route.

Three companies offer ferry services to Miyajima: JR Nishinippon Miyajima Ferry, Miyajima Matsushiro Kisen, and Aquanet Hiroshima.

Fares and time required from Miyajima-guchi to Miyajima are almost the same for JR Nishi-Nippon Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsushiro Kisen. Aquanet Hiroshima” is more expensive and faster than the other two companies.

The boarding area is different, so please make sure to board at the boarding area of the company from which you bought your ticket.

JR West Miyajima Ferry

The JR ferry passes near the Otorii Gate on its way to Miyajima (only from Miyajima-guchi to Miyajima from 9:10 to 16:10). First-time visitors to Miyajima may enjoy this ferry more as they can see the Otorii gate more closely.

Time required to Miyajima	Approx. 10 min.
Service interval	Approximately every 15 minutes from 8:00 to 18:00
Sailing time	Departure from Miyajima-guchi: 6:25-17:00 Departure from Miyajima: 5:45-22:14
Fare	One-way Adult 200 yen Child (elementary school student) 100 yen Round-trip Adult 400 yen Child (elementary school student) 200 yen Over 8 people Adult 140 yen Child 60 yen Automobile 790 yen – 2,210 yen (depending on length / including driver fee) Bicycle 100 yen (driver fee required separately) Motorcycle 190 yen – 380 yen (depending on displacement / driver fee required separately) ) *An additional tax of 100 yen per visit will be charged in addition to the above fees as the “Miyajima Visitor Tax” from October 1, 2023.
Inquiries	TEL 0829-56-2045 (9:00-17:00)
Website	https://jr-miyajimaferry.co.jp/

Miyajima Matsudai Kisen

Matsudai Kisen is also used by many people on a daily basis, and offers a variety of rooms and facilities, including priority seating for eight wheelchairs and barrier-free restrooms on the first floor, seating for families and groups on the second floor, and an open-air observation deck on the third floor.

Travel time to Miyajima	Approx. 10 min.
Sailing interval	Approximately every 15 minutes from 8:00 to 18:00
Sailing time	Departure from Miyajima-guchi: 7:15 – 20:35 Departure from Miyajima: 7:00 – 20:15
Fare	One-way Adult ¥180 Child (elementary school student) ¥90 Round trip Adult ¥360 Child (elementary school student) ¥180 15 or more Adult ¥300 Child ¥140 Round trip Automobile (including driver’s fee) ¥790- (depending on length) Bicycle (including driver’s fee) Adult ¥280 Child ¥190 Bike (including driver’s fee) ¥370-¥560 (depending on the displacement) *An additional tax of 100 yen per visit will be added to the above fees as of October 1, 2023 as the “Miyajima Visitor Tax.
Inquiries	TEL 0829-44-2171 (9:00-17:00)
Website	https://miyajima-matsudai.co.jp/

Aquanet Hiroshima

Aquanet Hiroshima is famous for its “Hiroshima World Heritage Route,” which goes directly from Peace Memorial Park to Miyajima via the sea.

I tried the Miyajima-guchi – Miyajima route as soon as it started service.

However, the advantage of this route is that you can get a through ticket for the “Peace Memorial Park – Miyajima – Miyajima-guchi” route, which is a little cheaper than the two existing companies.
Therefore, we recommend this ticket for passengers coming from the Peace Memorial Park.

Most people who use only Miyajima-Miyajima-guchi usually use JR or Matsushiro Kisen, so even if JR or Matsushiro Kisen are very crowded on Sundays, this boat is relatively quiet. Also, the service is so fast that it is a little scary (laughs).

Also, please note that Aquanet Hiroshima has a different boarding gate from the other two companies(Miyajima Pier No. 3 / 800m north of Miyajima Pier).

Time required to Miyajima	Approx. 5 min.
Interval time between services	Approximately every 20 minutes, 25 round trips per day
Sailing time	Departure from Miyajima-guchi: 9:15-17:35 Departure from Miyajima: 9:25-18:05
Fare	Miyajima-guchi – Miyajima One way Adult 400 yen Child (elementary school student) 200 yen Same round trip Adult 800 yen Child (elementary school student) 200 yen Miyajima-guchi – Miyajima – Peace Park Passenger Ticket Adult 2,300 yen Child (elementary school student) 1,200 yen *Reservations are required for the pass through ticket, please make a reservation on the web or call (TEL: 082-240-5955) The boat is a small vessel with a capacity of 100 passengers, so cars and bicycles cannot be loaded. *An additional tax of 100 yen per visit will be charged in addition to the above fees as the “Miyajima Visit Tax” from October 1, 2023.
Inquiries and reservations	TEL 082-240-5955 (8 : 00 – 19 : 00)
Website	https://www.aqua-net-h.co.jp/miyajimaguchi/

The JR Miyajima-guchi and Hiroden Miyajima-guchi area underwent major construction last year (2022) and is completely new. A new facility called “etto” is directly connected to Hiroden Miyajima-guchi Station, where you can enjoy souvenirs and food and beverages from Hiroshima.

There are also some famous long-established stores nearby, such as Iwamura for momiji manju (steamed buns) and Ueno for anago meshi (rice topped with conger eels), and the area is bustling with people. (Momiji Honjin, formerly located at Miyajima-guchi, has closed.)

2 From Hiroshima Port

Setouchi Sea Line(Setonaikai Kisen)

Hiroshima Port is located in Ujina, Minami-ku, at the southern tip of Hiroshima City. High-speed boats to Miyajima are also available from here. On the way to Miyajima, the boat passes through the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima. This route is convenient for those staying athotels in Minami-ku,Prince Hotel, etc.

Time required to Miyajima	Approx. 32 min.
Interval	Approximately every hour
Sailing time	Departure from Hiroshima Port: 9:25 (8:25 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from March to November) – 17:00 Departure from Miyajima: 10:00 (9:00 on weekends and holidays from March to November) – 17:00
Fare	Adult One-way 2,100 yen Round-trip (1-day free pass) 3,700 yen Child (elementary school student) 1,050 yen Round-trip (1-day free pass) 1,850 yen Free Pass is cheaper for round-trip use. Discounts for the disabled and group discounts are available. As of October 1, 2023, a tax of 100 yen per visit will be added to the above fees as the “Miyajima Visitor Tax.
Inquiries and reservations	TEL 082-254-1701 (Hiroshima Reservation Center 7:00-19:00 *Reservations for the next day’s boarding must be made by 17:00) ★For reservations made after 17:00 the day before or for boarding on the same day, please contact the place you plan to board. Hiroshima Port TEL 082-251-5191 ( 8:00-17:00) 　Miyajima Port TEL 082-251-5191 ( 8:30-17:30 on weekends and holidays/9:30-17:30 on weekdays) 　Grand Prince Hotel Mae Port TEL 082-555-5501 ( 9 : 00-17 : 30)
Home page	https://setonaikaikisen.co.jp/kouro/highspeedship/

3 From Peace Memorial Park

High-speed boats to Miyajima are also available from near the Peace Memorial Park.

Aquanet Hiroshima “Hiroshima World Heritage Route
Peace Memorial Park Motoyasubashi Pier → Miyajima (Capacity: 56 passengers, 3 seats)

This high-speed boat connects the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima in the shortest time.

This is an informational video from the Aquanet Hiroshima website, which we would like to share with you.

From the Peace Memorial Park, (1) “take a tram to Hiroden Miyajima-guchi Station and take a ferry” is cheaper than (2) “take a tram to Miyajima-guchi Station and take a ferry”.
It is more expensive, but it is easier because there is no transfer, and it is often used by those who want to go to Miyajima while enjoying the Seto Inland Sea from the riverside of Peace Park.

Since it directly connects Hiroshima’s two major tourist attractions, Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, it is very popular with those who have hotels near Peace Memorial Park and those who do not have much time but want to visit both places! It is also very popular with those who have a hotel near the Peace Memorial Park or those who do not have much time but want to visit both places!

As mentioned in (1) above, an additional 100 yen (2,300 yen one-way for adults) for this “World Heritage Route” will get you a ticket to “Peace Park – Miyajima – Miyajima-guchi”.
If your plan is to go to Miyajima by boat from Peace Park and return by JR to somewhere else, this one-way ticket is a good deal.
(At the Miyajima Exit, there is “Ueno” for anago-meshi (conger eel) and Miyajima Osuna-yaki pottery, which you can enjoy as well.

Time required to Miyajima	Approximately 45 minutes
Service interval	Approximately every 30 minutes
Sailing time	Departure from Peace Memorial Park 8:30-17:10 Departure from Miyajima 8:40-18:05
Fare	Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,200 yen one-way Children (elementary school students) 1,100 yen one-way For an additional 100 yen (one-way: adult 2,300 yen, child 1,200 yen), the ticket is Peace Park – Miyajima – Miyajima-guchi. Discounts for disabled persons and groups are available. As of October 1, 2023, a tax of 100 yen per visit will be charged in addition to the above fees as the “Miyajima Visit Tax.
Inquiries and reservations	TEL 082-240-5955 (reception 8:00-19:00) or WEB reservation (24 hours)
Web site	https://www.aqua-net-h.co.jp/heritage/

Ferry/High-speed Boat Routes to Miyajima, Recommended Routes by Purpose

I would like to consider some recommended routes by purpose.

(1) To enjoy Miyajima in a relaxed atmosphere

This may not be a route, but if you want to enjoy Miyajima in a relaxed manner, the best thing to do is to stay at an inn on Miyajima. There are many long-established inns and hotels.

The next best thing would be to stay in the vicinity of Hiroshima Station and take a JR train to Miyajima-guchi in the morning.
You can take a ferry from Miyajima-guchi to Miyajima-guchi, and then take your time to explore Miyajima until the evening.

(2) You want to visit Miyajima as inexpensively as possible.

There are many inexpensive business hotels in the area from Hiroshima Station to Ginzan-cho. You can stay at one of them, take the JR train to Miyajima-guchi, and then take the ferry to Miyajima as in 1) above. This is a good route to take.

(3) You don’t have much time, but want to enjoy both Miyajima and Peace Memorial Park.

I think there are three ways to do this.

If you want to visit two tourist attractions efficiently, Aquanet Hiroshima is recommended, although it costs a little more.

(4) If you want to go by car

There are not many parking lots on Miyajima Island. If you are coming by car, it is better to park on the Miyajima-guchi side; there are several large parking lots for tourists around JR Miyajima-guchi Station (most of them charge 1,000 yen per day).

Drive to Miyajima-guchi →Leave your car atMiyajima-guchiand take a ferry to Miyajima.

(5) Enjoy Miyajima and shopping

Shopping and dining can be enjoyed in the city center (Kamiyacho, Hacchobori, etc.) or at ekie, the station building of Hiroshima Station.

(6) Enjoy a relaxing hotel stay and the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea

The Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea, as well as dining and events. It would be a good idea to stay here and take the Setouchi Sea Lane flight to cross over to Miyajima.

You can also go to Kure or Matsuyama from the Port of Hiroshima, so if you are planning to go sightseeing there as well, this would be a good option.

At the End

We have provided four routes from Hiroshima City to Miyajima.

Depending on where you stay, choose the one that best fits your travel schedule.

There are many beautiful places and delicious foods in Hiroshima, including Miyajima. Please enjoy your trip to Hiroshima with a relaxed schedule!

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