Ancient Japan, IZUMO

Model Itinerary

Hiroshima to Izumo

Hiroshima to Izumo: Journey for Peace with Visits to World Heritage and Japan Heritage Sites (3 days, 2 nights)

A special peace trip to Izumo, where eight million Shinto gods are said to gather. This tour brings you to see three World Heritage sites and two Japan Heritage sites.

Start

DAY 1

  • 9:00 Departure: Sannomiya Station

  • Travel on the JR Sanyo Main Line and by ferry 

  • 9:40 Itsukushima Shrine

    World Heritage Retaining an architectural style with elements from the Heian period and Kamakura period (late 700s to early 1300s), the shrine is integrated with the natural surroundings in a way that is a testament to the creative talents of humanity.

    Itsukushima Shrine

  • Walk

  • Stroll through Omotesando Shopping Street

    4 hr. including lunch

    Point

    The area features souvenir shops, folk craft stores, and restaurants where you can enjoy local Miyajima fare.

  • Daisho-in Temple

    Point

    The “Flame of Peace” in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park originated from the “Eternal Flame” that has been burning in this temple since 806.

  • 14:00 Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center

    Point

    Experience the history and traditions of Miyajima at this hands-on tourist facility.

  • 14:00 Hiroshima World Heritage Sea Route (45 min.)

    Point

    High-speed ferry and fastest way to get between Miyajima and the Peace Memorial Park (Atomic Bomb Dome)

  • 14:45 Peace Memorial Park (Atomic Bomb Dome)(120 min.)

    World Heritage Left as it was after the attack, this is the only structure in the world that shows the devastation caused by nuclear weapons. This unique monument emphasizes the importance of abolishing nuclear weapons and building a lasting peace.

  • Spend the night in Hiroshima City

DAY 2

  • 7:45 Hiroshima Station

  • Highway bus (2 hr. 40 min.)

    Point

    Seasonal mountain scenery of the Chugoku Mountains.

  • 10:19 Tataraba Ichiban-chi

  • Okuizumo Tatara Sword Museum (40 min.)

    Japan Heritage Japan’s last remaining tatara Äi0iron works. This place tells of an industry that lets humans and nature coexist through the sustainable use of raw materials and fuel.

  • 12:20 Tataraba Ichiban-chi (Lunch)

  • 13:19 Highway bus (50 min.)

    Point

    Seasonal mountain scenery of the Chugoku Mountains.

  • 14:07 Izumoshi Station

  • Kousagi tour taxi (4 hr.)

    Point

    Tour the Cultural Properties that make up this Japan Heritage.

  • Izumo Taisha Shrine Inasa Beach Sono-no-Nagahama Beach WINDY FARM (Sunset)

    Japan Heritage Izumo, located northwest of ancient Yamato Province, was known as the sacred place where the sun sets. Its people regarded the setting sun with awe, and there are various local myths and legends tied to sunset.

    Izumo Taisha Shrine Inasa Beach Sono-no-Nagahama Beach WINDY FARM

  • 19:00 Kirara Taki (Sunset)

  • Spend the night in Izumo City

DAY 3

  • 10:34 Oda Station

  • JR, bus (1 hr. 45 min.)

    Point

    Rural Japanese scenery.

  • 16:30 Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Lunch, 120 min.)

    World Heritage This site consists of pre-modern silver mines, part of a cultural landscape that was integrated with the natural environment. It is a reminder of land use in harmony with nature.

  • 15:41 Bus (30 min.)

    Point

    Rural Japanese scenery

  • 16:09 Oda Station