Ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima

Ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima at a glance

Here is what the Hiroshima to Miyajima ferry looks like: passenger ferry with indoor seating and open deck run by JR and a local ferry company, about 10 minutes from port to port, every 10-15 minutes. You board at Miyajimaguchi ferry pier and step off at Miyajima ferry terminal. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your dates and tells you the cost before anything is booked.

• Route: Hiroshima to Miyajima (about 2 km by sea)
• Operator: JR and a local ferry company
• Crossing time: about 10 minutes
• Vessels: passenger ferry with indoor seating and open deck
• Frequency: every 10-15 minutes
• Departure port: Miyajimaguchi ferry pier
• Arrival port: Miyajima ferry terminal
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

The classic crossing to Miyajima leaves the Miyajimaguchi ferry pier, about 25 km west of central Hiroshima, and takes about ten minutes, with ferries every 10-15 minutes from early morning to late evening; some sailings pass close to the great torii. Direct high-speed boats also run from a pier beside the Peace Memorial Park in about 45 minutes. If you stay for the evening, check the time of the last return sailing.

How much does the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima cost?

"How much is the ferry ticket from Hiroshima to Miyajima?" has several answers, because the operators price the slow boat and the fast boat differently, charge separately for vehicles and cabins, and raise fares in high season. Haqqi Tours provides the current cost for your date and party - foot passengers, car, seats or cabin - within minutes of receiving the form, and tells you which sailing is the best value.

What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, the vehicle if you bring one, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Hiroshima to Miyajima: how to pay less

A cheap Hiroshima to Miyajima ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day frequently changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date

When you complete the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Hiroshima to Miyajima ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Hiroshima to Miyajima with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you tell us on WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Miyajimaguchi ferry pier and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Miyajima

If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We spell out the shipping line's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Hiroshima to Miyajima ferry

Every 10-15 minutes - that is how frequently the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 10 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your travel date rather than a list that may be out of date.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Miyajimaguchi ferry pier

The ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima leaves from Miyajimaguchi ferry pier, in Hiroshima - Hiroshima is the city of the Peace Memorial and the floating torii of Miyajima island. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles typically 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Airport limousine buses reach Hiroshima Station in about 50 minutes, and the station is a major stop for bullet trains to Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo and Fukuoka. Streetcars cover the centre and run out to Miyajimaguchi, where ferries cross to Miyajima in about ten minutes. A private car is the easiest choice with luggage, for a late flight or for combining Miyajima, Iwakuni and Okunoshima.

• Let us know which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Miyajima ferry terminal

You step off at Miyajima ferry terminal. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your hotel.

Onward journeys from Miyajima - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; let us know and we time the crossing to fit.

On board the Hiroshima to Miyajima ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

On board, the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. Taking the car means driving on, parking as directed, and coming back down only at the arrival port.

• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
• Children's fares by age; infants usually free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries

Things to do in Miyajima after the ferry

The reasons passengers take the ferry to Miyajima are Itsukushima Shrine, The floating torii gate, Mount Misen ropeway and Omotesando shopping street. Miyajima is a sacred island off Hiroshima, home to Itsukushima Shrine and its great torii, which appears to float on the sea at high tide.

If you want the days in Miyajima organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it through WhatsApp.

Best time to take the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima

Every season has its case for Miyajima. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Hiroshima and Miyajima, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Hiroshima to Miyajima?

Ferry versus plane between Hiroshima and Miyajima comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Miyajima to Hiroshima

We book the return crossing from Miyajima to Hiroshima just as easily, normally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

Why book your Hiroshima to Miyajima ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Hiroshima to Miyajima every week. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for the date you travel, and a human in the WhatsApp chat in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill out the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.