Is it a good idea to only allow 24 hours to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo for my flight home? [closed]

I'm going to Japan in May with my girlfriend, we are starting in Tokyo, then heading to Kyoto, Osaka and finishing in Hiroshima.

We are then flying back home from Tokyo 16th May at 8am. We are planning on riding the shinkansen on the 15th in the morning some time from Hiroshima to Tokyo where we will spend the night.

Is this a good idea? Obviously Japanese public transport is famed for its reliability but I can't help but think we are cutting it fine heading back up the day before the flight.

Has anyone got any advice or done a similar journey themselves?

Thanks for any replies!

Best Answer

I have travelled from Fukuoka to Tokyo (and then NRT) on the Shinkansen lines that are available through the Japan Rail Pass. I believe it was the Sakura and Nozomi (layover at Shin-Osaka) trains I took on that trip back.

The journey from Hakata Station to where I was staying in Tokyo (Asakusa) was around 6 hours. Hiroshima is a bit closer to Tokyo than Fukuoka, so the travel time may be less.

I recommend HyperDia for scheduling, it should give you fairly accurate routes with prices. Google Maps is also useful.

I'm not going to specify if it's a good idea to take a train on a day's notice, but you can probably make an informed decision using these resources instead.

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How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo by Shinkansen?

Tokyo and Hiroshima are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. Direct Nozomi trains require about four hours to reach Hiroshima from Tokyo. By Hikari and Sakura trains, the trip takes about five hours with a transfer of trains at Shin-Osaka Station.

Can you do a day trip to Hiroshima from Tokyo?

This would be a very long journey for a regular train, but Nozomi bullet train can cover the same distance only in 4 hours! This makes them one of the fastest ways to travel between Hiroshima and Tokyo. Can you do a day trip to Hiroshima from Tokyo? Technically, yes, you can.

Does JR Pass cover Hiroshima?

The JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, providing five consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated JR train and bus lines (including shinkansen and limited express trains) in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures and the shinkansen to/from Fukuoka.

What is the fastest way to travel in Japan?

tl;dr: In general, the Shinkansen is the fastest and most convenient option. Probably your best bet is getting the amazing-value Japan Rail Pass, especially if you have more than just Tokyo and Kyoto on your itinerary. If it's just one Tokyo to Kyoto trip, consider getting a discounted bullet train ticket.

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