Hiroshima Airport to Mihara Bus Guide 2026: Fares, Timetable & Luggage

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01	How to Get to Mihara from Hiroshima Airport
02	Where to Catch the Airport Bus
03	Bus Fares and How to Use It
04	Tips After Arriving at Mihara Station

When traveling from Hiroshima Airport to Mihara Station,

one of the simplest ways is by bus.

(If you're heading to Onomichi, you'll need to go via Mihara first!)

I actually took the bus from Hiroshima Airport

to Mihara Station myself this time.

I'll share everything from where to catch the bus, to the fare and

travel time, in the order I experienced it.

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Category	Details
Route	Hiroshima Airport → Mihara Station
Fare	Adult One-Way: 1,000 yen
Travel Time	Approximately 38 minutes
Boarding Point	Hiroshima Airport Bus Stop #3

How to Get to Mihara from Hiroshima Airport​

Hiroshima Airport isn't directly connected to the railway system, making the bus essential for getting to the city center or surrounding towns!

If you're traveling to Mihara, there's a direct bus that takes you right in front of Mihara Station with no transfers, and since Hiroshima Airport isn't huge, it's super easy to navigate!

Mihara Station: What to Know?

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It's a station where you can access the JR Sanyo Main Line and the Shinkansen,

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making it a must-pass point if you're starting your journey in Mihara or planning a trip to Onomichi!

📌There's actually a limousine taxi service to Onomichi Station, but it costs 4,000 yen (for adults) one-way and requires a reservation. Going via Mihara is definitely a smarter way to save on costs!

How to Get to Onomichi from Mihara Station

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Mihara Station → Itozaki Station (糸崎) → Onomichi Station (尾道)

💴 Fare: 240 yen

From Mihara Station, it's just 2 train stops, taking approximately 13 to 24 minutes (depending on the train, there might be a 20-minute stop at the intermediate Itozaki Station, so times can vary slightly)!

⭐️Planning a Longer Trip in the Hiroshima Region?

If your journey also includes Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Okayama, Shikoku, or Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto), then using a JR Pass will definitely be to your advantage!

‼️ Especially for a round-trip between Fukuoka and Hiroshima, the pass will absolutely pay for itself!

👉See Pass Coverage Areas in Detail👈

⚠️However, if you're only planning to sightsee in Hiroshima and Onomichi, the Hiroshima Tourist Pass offers better value than purchasing a JR Pass!

All About the Tourist Pass 🔻

Where to Catch the Airport Bus

✅ Platform 3

The bus to Mihara from Hiroshima Airport

departs from Platform 3.

Once you exit the airport, you'll see bus platforms clearly numbered, so just look for Platform 3.

Boarding points vary by destination, so it's a good idea to double-check the electronic display for ‘三原駅’ (Mihara Station) to avoid confusing it with buses heading to Hiroshima Station.

The bus to Mihara doesn't feel like a typical airport limousine bus; it's more like a local town bus.

There isn't a separate luggage compartment for items like suitcases; you just bring them inside the bus with you. Japanese buses generally don't have high steps, so it wasn't too difficult to get them on board.

Bus Fares and How to Use Them

✅ Adult One-Way: 1,000 yen / Child: 500 yen

✅ Japan IC transportation cards (Suica, ICOCA, etc.)

✅ Domestic Arrivals Lobby on the 1st Floor: Tickets available for purchase

✅ Also usable with contactless credit cards

It's not about reserving seats in advance; instead, you just wait at the platform according to the operating schedule and board. (Think of it like catching a regular city bus!)

If you don't have a transportation card, no worries! You can buy your ticket directly from the ticket vending machines right after you exit arrivals.

Just a heads-up: this route doesn't have a super frequent bus service between the airport and Mihara, so it's a great idea to check the bus schedule against your flight arrival time in advance.

🚐 Bus Schedule

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Travel Time: Approximately 38 minutes

Departing Hiroshima Airport	Arriving Mihara Station
10:30	11:08
11:45	12:23
15:10	15:48
20:10	20:48

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Departing Mihara Station	Arriving Hiroshima Airport
09:10	09:48
10:15	10:53
13:50	14:28
18:10	18:48

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※ Based on the operating schedule from September 1 to October 24, 2026

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Tips for Your Arrival at Mihara Station

Lockers & Facilities

The bus will drop you off right in front of Mihara Station. It's the final stop, so there's no need to stress about missing your exit!

Inside the station, you'll find coin lockers perfect for stashing your bags. On the day I visited, it was the last day of a festival in Mihara, so the lockers were almost completely full!

If you absolutely need to store your luggage, the tourist information center right next to the station offers luggage storage for ~$3 per item per day. This is a fantastic option if you have larger bags that won't fit into the coin lockers!

It looked like the 7-Eleven was under construction, but it's back up and running! Beyond your usual convenience store essentials, they also sell delicious Ekiben (station lunchboxes), making it a perfect spot to grab a quick and tasty meal.

Occasionally, you'll find them selling local specialties right inside the station! Get this: there's even a Momiji Manju that features Mihara's unique specialty, tako (octopus)! 😄 I was so curious I had to try one, and I'll admit, having octopus inside a sweet bun was quite an… interesting experience, TMI! 😉 Also, I noticed they sell a lot of delicious puddings in this region that I haven't had a chance to sample yet. I'd love to try them sometime! 😊

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📌 Tourist Attractions Accessible from Mihara Station

Mihara Port is super close, just about a 5-minute walk away! From there, you can hop on a ferry and explore some incredible islands in the Seto Inland Sea, like Okunoshima (aka Rabbit Island!), Setoda (famous for its amazing lemons!), Innoshima, and many more. The adventure awaits!

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Mihara Station is a place you'll definitely pass through when traveling from Hiroshima Airport to Onomichi. While it's not a town specifically designed for tourism like Onomichi, it offers the simple joy of taking a boat from its harbor for island-hopping adventures!

I hope this post has offered even a little bit of help to anyone making their way from the airport to Mihara Station :) ✨

ⓒTABIYA

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