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San’yo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka–Shin-Kobe–Okayama–Hiroshima–Hakata)
The San’yo Shinkansen runs from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station with some services connecting through to the Tokaido Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen lines – making it a fast and convenient ...Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)
Most international visitors coming to and from Nagano will make at least one journey on Japan’s famous shinkansen. Often referred to as the ‘Bullet Train’, the shinkansen network spans the countr...Hiroshima Station Area
For international visitors, Hiroshima Station is the main point of entry and exit to the city thanks to the San’yo Shinkansen line. From the station, local train, tram and bus lines run to all of...Hiroshima: Central / Hatchobori Station Area
The area around Hatchobori Station is considered central Hiroshima and the area in which you’ll find the great number of hotels, restaurants, shopping and dining. It’s only a 12 minute train ride...Hiroshima: Peace Park / Tokaichi-machi Station Area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park occupies the northern tip of an island that splits the Motoyasu River in two, before it empties into Hiroshima Bay. It is the most significant and visited destinatio...Hiroshima: Miyajima Area
Lying to the south of the central city in Hiroshima Bay, Miyajima is one of the region’s most popular destinations for both Japanese and international visitors. The island is easy to reach from H...Shikoku: Takamatsu City Area
Takamatsu is the largest city in Kagawa Prefecture and the nearest port on Shikoku, to Japan’s main island of Honshu. Ferry services run to and from Takamatsu to Honshu and other destinations, wh...Shikoku: Naoshima Area
Naoshima is a lovely island within the Seto Inland Sea, known for its Mediterranean atmosphere, relaxed way of life, and in recent years, it’s fantastic arts scene. It is the main venue and consi...Shikoku: Teshima Area
The small island of Teshima lies between the even smaller (but more popular) island of Naoshima to its west and notably larger Shodoshima to its west. The islands sit within the Seto Inland Sea a...
