As the name tells you, Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass covers Kansai area (Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama), Hiroshima and many places between these, such as Okayama, Kurashiki. But the coverage is much bigger. This pass covers even Takamatsu in Shikoku, Kinosaki Onsen, Amanohashidate, Kii-Katsuura, Shingu.
I would like to share the information about Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass in this post.
Coverage Area
This pass covers whole part of Kansai area, such as Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji and Wakayama. And it includes Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima. And also this pass includes the conventional lines to Takamatsu in Shikoku, Kinosaki Onsen, Shirahama and Shingu in Kii peninsula, Hikone and Tsuruga too. Of course you can access Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, Onomichi, Miyajima and Iwakuni too. In addition, this pass covers Kyoto Tango Railway to Amanohashidate. It is a big benefit to visit northern Hyogo region.
If you want to access to Hakata, Yamaguchi or Sanin area, Sanyo Sanin Area Pass is recommended. But it does not include Kinosaki and Kii area.
JR West will also release Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass too. If you need an access to Hiroshima from Hakata side, this pass will be suitable for you.
Other part of Japan, such as Hokkaido, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kanazawa, Takayama, most part of Shikoku and Kyushu are not covered by this Pass. So if you intend to travel throughout Japan or travel to Tokyo, Hokkaido or Kyushu, Japan Rail Pass is maybe more suitable for you.
*Osaka – Tokyo one way trip is not enough to use JR Pass. Please see the the post, Japan Rail Pass user guide. How to use JR Pass to its maximum.
Valid trains, bus services, routes and class
All daytime trains in coverage area are covered. But reserved seat fee is NOT included as well. You have to take non reserved ordinary seat. Most of limited express and Shinkansen trains have non reserved seat. And Green seat is not covered fully either. If you want to take Green seat, this pass covers base fare only. You have to full of surcharge and Green seat fare.
Overnight option is not available in the coverage area. There are two overnight trains, Sunrise Izumo and Sunrise Seto are depart/arrive in the coverage area. But these trains run to Tokyo. You cannot stay overnight in the coverage ares by this pass.
Miyajima ferry is also covered. You have no problem to access to very popular World Heritage Miyajima.
As of mid April 2017, this pass started to cover JR bus in Kyoto, Fukui and Hiroshima. In Hiroshima, there are some bus routes which are covered by this pass. Especially Hiroshima sightseeing loop bus “Meipuru-pu” is very very useful. You can get most of popular spots in Hiroshima by this bus. Please see the link below:
Hiroshima sightseeing bus Meipuru-pu
In Kyoto, you can get Ryoan-ji temple, Kitano-Tenmangu shrine, Takao area via Nijo. This pass also covers Obamba to/from Omi-Imazu bus service and Sonobe to/from Fukuchiyama bus service.
This pass also started to cover Kyoto Tango railway as of mid April, 2017. You can get Amanohashidate, Miyazu without any extra charge.
When you use this deal, there are a few exceptions. You have to know that before you choose this deal. Please see the below to get the detailed information.
The Tokaido Shinkansen among Maibara, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka
Even though it is in the coverage area, you cannot take Shinkansen train in this segment. Because Tokaido Shinkansen belongs to other JR company, JR Central. It is same JR Group company and many trains go through both areas each other. But technically it is different company. Therefore this deal cannot include this Shinkansen segment. When you depart from Kyoto or Maibara and take Shinkansen, you have to take Special Rapid Service to Shin-Osaka and then transfer to Shinkansen train there.
Hotels in Hiroshima
Hotels in Okayama
Price, eligibility and how to purchase
This pass is available for temporary visitor only. If you are resident, you can’t purchase it.
JR West is the first company that has different price tag for same product. Please see the below:
Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass 5-day
| Purchasing from the travel agent overseas (Before arrival) | Purchasing from JR West online (Before arrival) | Purchasing from JR West station (After arrival) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 13,700 yen | 14,500 yen | 14,700 yen |
| Child (6-11 years old) | 6,850 yen | 7,250 yen | 7,350 yen |
As you have seen, you can purchase this pass after you arrive in Japan. But you have to pay 1000 yen more.
If you want to purchase this pass at the lowest rate, you have to purchase it at authorized travel agents before you come to Japan. You can find the dealers list and exchange location at the link below:
JR West Rail Pass Dealer’s list
You also can purchase this pass online through JR West official site. But the price is not much cheaper than the price which is sold at the station.
Valid period
It is valid for 5 days. One day means midnight to midnight, technically 0:00 to 23:59. So try to start in the morning. It does not make sense to start to use in the evening.
You can purchase this pass only once per visit if you purchase online or inside Japan. If you purchase it at authorized agents outside Japan, you can purchase as many as you want. If you need more coverage, please think about combining with other deals in Kansai area, like Kansai Thru Pass or Kansai Area Pass or pick up other deals, like Japan Rail Pass.
Compare to single fares
Base fare and surcharge for the major segments are the following. Please compare the price of Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass and these fares. If you use Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass, these following fare, both base fare and surcharge, are covered.
*All surcharges in the following table are non reserved seat rate.
| Segment | Base fare | Surcharge |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka – Kyoto | 560 yen | – |
| Osaka – Sannomiya (Kobe) | 410 yen | – |
| Osaka – Nara | 800 yen | – |
| Kyoto – Nara | 710 yen | – |
| Osaka – Himeji | 1490 yen | 1730 yen |
| Osaka – Kansai Airport | 1190 yen | 970 yen |
| Osaka – Okayama | 3020 yen | 2480 yen |
| Osaka – Hiroshima | 5620 yen | 4090 yen |
| Osaka – Miyajimaguchi | 5940 yen | 4090 yen |
| Hiroshima – Miyajimaguchi | 410 yen | – |
| Miyajimaguchi – Miyajima (Ferry) | 180 yen | – |
| Osaka – Kinosaki Onsen | 3350 yen | 1730 yen |
| Osaka – Shirahama | 3350 yen | 1730 yen |
| Osaka – Shingu | 4750 yen | 1940 yen |
*The rate is varied by the season.
As you see, Osaka-Hiroshima one way fare and surcharge total amount is 9,710 yen. So if you have round trip on this segment, it is pay off easily.
Assessment
I believe this deal will be fit to many traveller’s itinerary who stay in Kansai area. If you have a plan to go to Hiroshima when you stay in Kansai area, this pass is the best choice. Hiroshima can be visited as day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima from Osaka/Kyoto
I strongly recommend you to stay in Kinosaki Onsen and Shirahama. But these destinations can be accessed as day trip too.
There are so many ways to use this deal. I hope you enjoy in Kansai and Hiroshima area by this deal.
Comments
Hi Takeshi-san,
I am planning our family’s first trip to Japan in April 2016.
Here is our preliminary itinerary:
Day 1 – arrive at Nankai Airport 7:55pm
accommodation at Fraser Namba
Day 2 – day trip to Hiroshima/Mayajima
Day3- go to kyoto
Days4-6 – Kyoto
Day 7 – back to osaka or Narra
Day 8- osaka
Day 9- Osaka
I am thinking of availing the JR Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass – 5 days. Use it for sanyo shinkansen to Hiroshima/Miyajima day trip. Then use the same pass for Kyoto via JR Rapid train. While in Kyoto use the same pass for Fushimi Inari and arashiyama.
Would very much appreciate your thoughts and recommendation.
Hi Jenny san,
Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass is the best choice for you. You may start using it on day 2.
On day 1, Nankai Railway is the best choice and this is not covered by Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass. You may use single fare from KIX to Namba. But if you want to take limited express train, Kanku Tokuwari Rapi:t ticket is the best choice:
http://www.howto-osaka.com/en/ticket/ticket/tokuwari.html
If you have a time to get Nara when you are in Kyoto, Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass covers it.
In Osaka, subway pass is okay.
http://www.kotsu.city.osaka.lg.jp/library/english/img/obj_con02.pdf
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I will be travelling with my wife. We’re planning to use a single ticket (pasmo in tokyo, icoca in osaka) till 5/4 and the Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass from 8/4 to 10/4. Will this be cost effecitve? Do you have any alternative suggestion?
We’re planning to take the Nanaki Rap:T to the Airport on 11/4 instead of JR nankai as it may be crowded in the morning.
Rough itinerary:
31/3 Arrive at Narita Airport. Accomodate at Tokyo, Shinjuku
1/4 Tokyo
2/4 Tokyo
3/4 Tokyo
4/4 Day trip to Yokohama
5/4 Day trip to Mt Fuji five lakes
6/4 Depart for Kyoto from Tokyo. Accomodate at Kyoto (Gion area)
7/4 Kyoto
8/4 Depart for Osaka from Kyoto. Accomodate at Fraser Residence (Namba)
9/4 Day trip to Hiroshima
10/4 Osaka
11/4 Depart for Kansai Airport from Osaka
Thanks!
Hi Insahn,
JR pass 7 days is much more cost effective. You can use it for the last 7 days from starting trip to Fuji to the end.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/japan-rail-pass-user-guide-how-to-use-jr-pass-to-its-maximum.html
If you don’t use it, you need to add single fare for trip to Fuji and Kyoto. It will be at least 15,000 yen. JR pass is much cheaper than Kansai Hiroshima Pass + single fare.
You may use Pasmo or Suica in Tokyo. But if you travel lots, subway deal may be cheaper. Please find more info at the link below:
https://jprail.com/destinations/kanto-area/tokyo-kanto-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-tokyo-how-to-choose-the-best-deal-and-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi.
I would like to ask your suggestions for which pass should we get since we find the rail system a bit complicated. We will be travelling to Osaka on February 7 to 19 and our hotel is right next to Namba station. Our itinerary is as follows:
Day 1 – Arrival
Day 2 – Rinku Outlets
Day 3 – Universal Studios
Day 4 – Biwako Valley (Toured)
Day 5 – Kyoto
Day 6 – Nara
Day 7 – Hiroshima/Miyajima
Day 8 – Osaka
Day 9 – Osaka (Departure)
Thanks and regards.
Hi Nelson,
You can use Nankai railway for arrival and departure day. Single ticket is most affordable choice but if you want to take limited express rapi:t, Kanku tokuwari rapi:t ticket is available.
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html#Kanku_Tokuwari_Rapit_Ticket_Kanku-Webtoku_Ticket
Kansai hiroshima area pass can be used for day 4 to 8. Single ticket is okay for the rest of your plan.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Your information is excellent! I was trying to work this out for myself but thought I would ask you. I am trying to work out if the 7-day JR pass is suitable for our trip.
Day 1. Arrive Kansai airport (morning) travel to Kyoto and site see in Kyoto (overnight in Kyoto)
Day 2. Site seeing in Osaka (universal studios) then back to Kyoto (overnight in Kyoto).
Day 3. Travel from Kyoto to Hiroshima and overnight in Miyajima.
Day 4. Travel to Nara and over night in Nara.
Day 5. Travel to Tokyo overnight in Tokyo
Day 6: Possible day trip to Mt Fuji/ site seeing in Tokyo (fly out that night at Narita)
Are we better off getting the Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass, a single one way ticket from Nara to Tokyo and the Tokyo wide pass? Or the 7 day JR pass. Or can you recommend a better way.
Thanks in advance for you help.
Hi Jade,
JR pass 7 days is the best deal. You may need to add subway or local bus fare in Tokyo and Kyoto. But most of trips are covered by JR pass. It gives you a great saving.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi JPRail,
Is the Hamakaze Train covered in the JR Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass? Thanks.
Hi Jeff,
Yes, it is.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi.
I plan to have a day trip to Miyajima Island during my stay at Osaka. However, I am really confused with the need of buying/utilizing the JR pass, ICOCA-Haruka pass or the area pass.
My itinerary is as below:
11-14 March 2016: Kyoto
15-17 March 2016: Takayama, Shirakawago
18-22 March 2016: Osaka(1 day trip to Miyajima island, 1 day trip to USS Osaka). We will be staying near to Shinsaibashi station.
So, I am wondering is either JR Pass or Kansai-Hiroshima a better option for my trip?
Lets say if I am using Kansai-Hiroshima 5 days pass, can I take Nozomi/Mizuho Shinkansen to Hiroshima from Shin Osaka? And, do I still need to buy a return ICOCA-Haruka pass?
Hi Miyn546,
I recommend you to use two different passes, Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass and Takayama Hokuriku Area Pass.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/takayama-hokuriku-area-pass-perfect-deal-to-get-takayama-kanazawa-toyama-shirakawago-from-nagoya-or-osaka.html
Even though you have to take the route via Kanazawa to get Shirakawago and Takayama. But this is only pass to cover both Shirakawago and Takayama. You can get Takayama by JR pass. But it does not include bus to Shirakawago but this pass does.
And if you use these two passes, 10 days of your trip are covered by these two passes. If you use JR Pass, it’s valid for 7 days only. The total cost of these two passes is actually cheaper than 7 days JR pass.
If you get Takayama and Shirakawago early, you can start using Takayama Hokuriku Area Pass from Kansai airport on arrival day. In this case, you need to complete this trip by 15th March. You need to add subway pass in Kyoto anyway.
You can use Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass for the last 5 days of your trip.
So the best and most cost saving way is complete Takayama and Shirakawago before Kyoto. In this case, you need these two passes and Kyoto city deals.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi san,
First of all thank you for helping me and my wife plan and decide to get the Kansai Hiroshima JR Pass for our honeymoon trip to Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima in June 2015.
We are going to visit your lovely country again in April 2016 but our itinerary is a bit different this time and for more days as well! 🙂
We are not sure if we should get the JR Kansai Hiroshima or JR Nationwide pass this time.
Based on our Apr 2016 below. Can you please advise us if it is better to get the Kansai Hiroshima or Nationwide pass. Which day do you recommend us to activate the pass? :-
Tokyo Accomodation: Ikebukuro Area
Kyoto Accomodation: Kyoto Station Area
Hiroshima Accomodation: Peace Park Area
Apr 21 (Thu) – Tokyo (AM: Kawasaki day trip. PM: Akihabara)
Apr 22 (Fri) – Tokyo (Whole day: Disney Sea)
Apr 23 (Sat) – Tokyo (Whole day: Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya)
Apr 24 (Sun) – Tokyo (AM: Odaiba PM: Yanaka)
Apr 25 (Mon) – Kyoto (Shinkansen from Tokyo)
Apr 26 (Tue) – Kyoto
Apr 27 (Wed) – Kyoto (Day trip to Osaka)
Apr 28 (Thu) – Hiroshima (Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka)
Apr 29 (Fri) – Hiroshima
Apr 30 (Sat) – Hiroshima
May 1 (Sun) – Hiroshima
May 2 (Mon) – Hiroshima (fly back to Singapore from Hiroshima Airport)
Thank you Takeshi san in advance and I wish you a pleasant day ahead.
Hi Fadzlin san,
Actually I recommend you single ticket more than JR Pass and Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass. If you use single ticket for Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima, it costs around 21000 yen for one base fare ticket (Tokyo-Hiroshima), Shinkansen reserved seat fare (Tokyo-Kyoto and Kyoto-Hiroshima).
If you use Kansai Hiroshima Pass, you have to purchase single ticket for Tokyo to Kyoto. If you use JR pass, the price is 29100 yen for 7 days. Even if you use this pass for sightseeing in Tokyo and day trip to Osaka, it does not reach 29100 yen because single ticket for Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka is 21000 yen.
So I recommend you to use single ticket for long transfer and add single fare or local deals at each cities.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/compare-many-discount-tickets-and-passes-for-sightseeing-tokyo-how-to-choose-the-right-tickets.html
http://www.insidekyoto.com/special-kyoto-bus-train-subway-passes
Single ticket is okay for trip to Osaka and trip to Miyajima.
But if you have plan to go outside Hiroshima other than Miyajima, JR pass may be cheaper. If you are not sure at this point and you may change your mind, you can go for 7 days JR pass. At this point, roughly the difference between 7 days JR pass and single ticket/local deal is about 4000 yen. If you travel outside Hiroshima, you can spend 4000 yen value easily. And it’s much easier to use than single ticket and local deal combination.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi san,
Thank you so much for your usual prompt reply and your very useful advice. I’m so grateful.
However, please pardon my ignorance and stupidity.
You mentioned:-
“If you use single ticket for Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima, it costs around 21000 yen for one base fare ticket (Tokyo-Hiroshima), Shinkansen reserved seat fare (Tokyo-Kyoto and Kyoto-Hiroshima).”
I’m sorry I’m a bit confused by the above. I tried to google to understand how the base fare works but I can’t.
How and where do I purchase this base fare plus the reserved seats for both Tokyo-Kyoto and Kyoto-Hiroshima?
For example, if I would like to purchase the above on my first day when I arrive Ikebukuro Station, can I do it there? How do I go about doing this if let’s say I would like to opt for reserved seating for Tokyo-Kyoto and Kyoto-Hiroshima. How much will this cost me in total?
Thank you so much Takeshi san and I apologize again for my stupidity.
Best Regards,
Fadzlin
Hi Fadzlin san,
You can purchase all tickets at once at any major JR stations. Of course you can purchase it at Ikebukuro station. Actually in Tokyo, you can do it at most of JR stations. There are Midori no Madoguchi (reservation window) in the station. You can purchase the tickets in advance. You don’t need to purchase in departure day. You can purchase it anytime after you arrive in Japan.
Please make sure that you need only one base fare ticket from Tokyo to Hiroshima. And you need to have two Shinkansen surcharge ticket for Tokyo to Kyoto and Kyoto to Hiroshima. Otherwise you may get two separated base fare ticket for Tokyo to Kyoto and Kyoto to Hiroshima. It’s more expensive. You can stopover at Kyoto by one base fare ticket.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi-san, how are you?
I am planning my trip in Feb 2016 to attend a friend’s wedding and a week of traveling around Kansai/Hiroshima after her wedding.
Here is my preliminary itinerary. I would appreciate if you can give me some advice.
Day 1 : Morning check out from wedding venue located at Ebisujima-cho,Sakai-ku,Sakai-Shi, Osaka and travel to Hiroshima. Hotel in Hiroshima for two nights.
Day 2: Hiroshima/Miyajima.
Day 3: Check out Hiroshima hotel and travel back to Osaka. Hotel in Tennoji station for the rest of the journey.
Day 4: Universal Studio Osaka
Day 5: Day trip from Tennoji station to Kobe
Day 6: Osaka rink factory outlet
Day 7: Osaka sight seeing
Day 8: Check out Tennoji station hotel for flight departing from Kansai International airport.
I am at a lost as to which pass to buy. Would you please help me which pass/passes suit my plan most?
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Sharon
Hi Sharon,
Kansai Hiroshima pass is your choice. You can use it for day 1 to 5. If you can change your itinerary, I recommend you to switch USJ and Rinku outlet. The fare to USJ is cheaper than to Rinku outlet. You can keep Kobe on day 4. As long as you have Kobe and Rinku in this 5 days coverage, it will work.
Subway pass is okay for sightseeing in Osaka.
http://www.kotsu.city.osaka.lg.jp/foreign/english/Card.html
The following deals may be considerable.
http://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/index.html (if you intend to visit many attractions)
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/subway/trip-to-osaka-kaiyukan-aquarium-by-osaka-kaiyu-ticket-2.html (if you intend to visit Kaiyukan aquarium)
Single ticket is okay for trip to USJ and from Tennoji to KIX.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
As an international student, which are my options to take a pass for going to a trip from kobe to hiroshima? Thank you ^^
Hi puchiguso,
There is no deals available to take a train for student and resident as far as I know.
Local traveller who want to save the cost use the bus. Try to google Kobe Hiroshima bus. You may find some. But I think most of the sites are shown in Japanese only.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I’m planning for a trip in April 2016 and I’m not sure which pass I should get. Below is my rough itinerary.
Day 1 – arrive at Kansai Intl Airport around 9.15pm
Accommodation at Osaka
Day 2 – Osaka
Day 3 – Osaka
Day 4 – Mount Yoshino / Nara or Himeji / Kobe
Day 5 – Miyajima / Iwakuni (accommodation at Hiroshima)
Day 6 – Hiroshima to Kyoto
Day 7 – Kyoto
Day 8 – Kyoto
Day 9 – Kyoto to Kansai Intl Airport
Should I get the Kansai Hiroshima pass plus the ICOCA and Haruka? Which day should I start using the Kansai Hiroshima pass? Does it cover subway or buses in Osaka and Kyoto? I’m really very confused. Thanks for your kind advise.
Hi Winnie,
You may need round trip ICOCA and Haruka if you go to Himeji and Kobe. Because you need to start using Kansai Hiroshima Pass on day 4. But if you go to Yoshino/Nara, you need one way ICOCA and Haruka and start using Kansai Hiroshima Pass on day 5. And you need to add Kintetsu pass one day for Nara and Yoshino.
http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/ticket/krp_1day2day.html
But Yoshino is outside coverage area. You can take Kintetsu train from Nara to access Yoshino. So you need to add extra fare when you exit Yoshino station.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I understand that the Kansai Hiroshima Pass cannot be used for reserved seating. If I want to get reserved seating, should i get the 7 days JR pass instead? Would the 7 days JR pass cover the same area and transport as the Kansai Hiroshima Pass?
Hi Winnie,
JR Pass is too expensive and extra reserved seat fee on top of the pass is not a good idea either. I have a suggestion to get a seat on non reserved car. Please see the timetable at the link below:
http://english.jr-central.co.jp/info/timetable/_pdf/westbound.pdf
There are many trains that depart from Shin-Osaka, like Mizuho (“M”) 401, Sakusa (“S”) 541. Train is empty when it comes to the platform. If you take other trains that come from Tokyo, many seats are occupied when it comes to Shin-Osaka. So the key is pick up the train that depart from Shin-Osaka. It’s quite easy to get a seat on these trains.
When you go back to Osaka from Hiroshima, you can use same way. But the trains that depart from Hiroshima are not many. Please see the link below and you can find which train depart from Hiroshima.
http://english.jr-central.co.jp/info/timetable/_pdf/eastbound.pdf
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Thanks for your reply. Sorry I’m still quite confused by the different trains.
I checked HyperDia and noted that travelling from Osaka to Hiroshima and Hiroshima to Kyoto would be via SHINKANSEN NOZOMI or SHINKANSEN MIZUHO or SHINKANSEN SAKURA.
Can I confirm that these trains are covered under the Hiroshima Kansai Area pass?
You mentioned that the exceptions of this pass is the Tokaido Shinkansen among Maibara, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka. Does this affect me?
Thanks once again and sorry for asking so many questions.
Hi Winnie,
No worries.
You cannot get Kyoto by Shinkansen. When you go to Kyoto from Hiroshima, you have to get off Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka and transfer to special rapid train to Kyoto.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com