From Hiroshima Port to Miyajima (How to get there on cruise port days and Miyajima visitor tax)

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  1. How to get to Miyajima
  2. Miyajima Visitor Tax
  3. How to navigate based on port call duration
  4. Things to be aware of
  5. Also worth reading
  6. FAQ
  7. Source/Reference Information

Cruise Guide

  1. My first cruise
  2. Packing list
  3. List of cruise ships
  4. Estimated price
  5. Port Day Guide
  6. List of ports within walking distance
  7. From the airport to the port (Yokohama/Tokyo)
  8. Immigration procedures by ship
  9. Typhoon and port closure
  10. Cruise ship arrival schedule
  11. For crew staff

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Key points of this page

  • On days when the ship docks at Hiroshima Port, you can take a trip to Miyajima, home to the World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine.
  • It's about a 22-minute high-speed boat ride from Hiroshima Port (Ujina). Alternatively, it's about a 25-minute train ride from JR Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi, followed by a 10-minute ferry ride.
  • When entering Miyajima, in addition to the boat fare, there is a Miyajima visitor tax (100 yen per person, per visit).

Last verified: October 2, 2026 (Time is approximate. Source is at the end of this page.)

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When checking the ferry schedule to Miyajima, be sure to also check the all-aboard times. It's a popular tourist destination, so allow plenty of time to avoid crowds!

How to get to Miyajima

Getting there Estimated time
Hiroshima Port (Ujina) → Miyajima Approximately 22 minutes by high-speed ferry
JR Hiroshima Station → Miyajimaguchi → Miyajima Approximately 25 minutes by JR Sanyo Main Line + approximately 10 minutes by ferry (ferries depart approximately every 15 minutes)
Hiroshima Electric Railway (tram) → Miyajimaguchi → Miyajima Approximately 60 minutes by tram + approximately 10 minutes by ferry
Peace Memorial Park → Miyajima Approximately 50 minutes by high-speed ferry
  • Ferries from Miyajimaguchi are operated by two companies: JR West Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen.
  • How to get from the cruise ship docking piers (Ujina Foreign Trade Wharf and Itsukaichi Wharf) to the high-speed ferry terminal or train station? Hiroshima Port page Check the information provided on board the ship.

Miyajima Visitor Tax

  • From October 1, 2023, visitors to Miyajima will be required to pay a Miyajima visitor tax of 100 yen per person per visit (an annual payment option of 500 yen is also available).
  • If you use the ferry, you pay the fare and visitor tax together when you buy your ticket. If you use a transportation IC card, the fare and visitor tax will be automatically deducted.

How to navigate based on port call duration

Port of Call Time Examples of how to go around
6-8 hours I'll focus solely on Miyajima. My plan will center around exploring Itsukushima Shrine and the Omotesando shopping street.
More than 10 hours I'll visit both Miyajima and the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima City. There will be a lot of travel involved, so please allow ample time.

Things to be aware of

  • The ferry won't wait for you if you're late for your return trip. Calculate backwards from the ferry and train schedules.
  • The ferry terminal at Miyajimaguchi and Miyajima itself get crowded on weekends and during lunchtime.
  • Please refrain from feeding the deer on Miyajima Island.

Also worth reading

FAQ

Q1 Can I go directly from Hiroshima Port to Miyajima?

Yes, you can go. It takes about 22 minutes by high-speed ferry from Hiroshima Port (Ujina) to Miyajima Pier (according to Hatsukaichi City's information). However, the distance from the pier where the cruise ship docks to the high-speed ferry terminal varies depending on the docking location.

Q2 Is there an entrance fee to Miyajima?

In addition to the ferry fare, there is a "Miyajima Visit Tax" of 100 yen per person per visit. This is paid when you purchase your ferry ticket, and will be automatically deducted if you use a transportation IC card.

Q3 How long does it take if I go by JR train?

It takes about 25 minutes by Sanyo Main Line from JR Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station, and then about 10 minutes by ferry from Miyajimaguchi. Ferries operated by JR West Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen run approximately every 15 minutes.

Source/Reference Information

Last updated: October 2, 2026. Times and fares are subject to change.