Does JR Pass cover Miyajima ferry?

Ride a JR Ferry You can ride on the JR Ferry for free with the Japan Rail Pass, it will take you 10 minutes to reach Miyajima. No doubt you’ve seen pictures of its most famous landmark, a huge red torii, or shrine gate, rising out of the water. It is ranked one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.

How do I get from Hiroshima to Miyajima?

If you want to travel from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima (or vice versa), the best way is to take the JR San-yo Line from Hiroshima Station west to Miyajima-guchi Station (26 minutes, Y260) and then a ferry between Miyajima-guchi Pier and Miyajima (10 minutes, Y180). The ferry and train are covered by the JR Pass.

Can I use JR Pass in Osaka?

The JR Pass is valid on local JR train in Tokyo, Osaka and around the Kyoto area. Metropolitan subway networks are run by different companies and unfortunately do not accept the JR Pass. Still you can use the JR Pass to reach most areas within Tokyo and Osaka.

Does JR Pass cover Hiroshima?

The JR Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, providing five consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated train and bus lines (including shinkansen and limited express trains) in the Kansai Region and along the Sanyo Coast as far as Hiroshima.

Can I use JR pass from Kyoto to Hiroshima?

Kyoto and Hiroshima are connected by the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. You can use your JR Pass and the journey between Kyoto Station and Hiroshima Station takes 1 hour 40 minutes. The Nozomi Shinkansen trains only take 1 hour 15 minutes but are not covered by the pass.

Can you do Hiroshima and Miyajima a day?

Miyajima is a small island that is around 45 minutes by train and ferry from Hiroshima. If you’re short on time, you can easily make a Hiroshima and Miyajima itinerary into a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.

How long is ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima?

approximately 45 min
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima and arriving at Miyajima. Services depart every four hours. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Where do I activate JR Pass in Osaka?

There are two station in Osaka where the JRPass can be activated, Osaka station and Shin-Osaka station. Osaka station is part of the northern side of Osaka, this area is also called Umeda.

Are there JR lines in Osaka?

The JR Sakurajima line operates between Nishikujo Station and Sakurajima Station in the Osaka area. The most popular stop on the line is Universal City Station as it offers access to Universal Studios Japan (USJ).

How do you get to Hiroshima with JR Pass?

Airport transfer to Hiroshima Airport Take the shuttle bus from Hiroshima Airport and drop off after 15 minutes in JR Shiraichi Station (the closest JR station of Hiroshima Airport). There you will be able to take the train to Hiroshima Station, where you can also exchange your Japan Rail Pass.

Can you do a day trip to Hiroshima from Osaka?

Yes, you can travel from Osaka to Hiroshima with a JR Pass on a shinkansen train. Hiroshima is just 1 hour and 40 minutes west from Osaka on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen train (which is covered in your JRail pass), making it a great place to visit on a day trip.