Hiroshima & Miyajima Island

Hiroshima & Miyajima deliver the most emotionally resonant multi-generational experience in Japan, with the Peace Memorial Park and Museum (200 JPY) providing a profound history lesson for older children and teenagers. The floating torii gate on Miyajima is Japan's most photographed shrine, just 10 minutes by ferry (180 JPY), 40% cheaper than a similar boat trip near Shirakawa-go. Hiroshima-yaki costs 800-1,200 JPY per serving. Direct flights from Hong Kong take 3 hours, or 1.5 hours from Osaka on the Shinkansen.