Airport limousine bus
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) sits on hills well east of the city. The limousine bus to Hiroshima Station is the easiest option.
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Hiroshima Travel Guide
A city where the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome invite reflection, with Miyajima's famous floating torii an easy day trip away. Known for okonomiyaki and oysters, it is compact and suits a 2-3 day visit.
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At a glance
- Currency
- JPY (¥)
- Power & plugs
- 100V · Type A/B
- Driving side
- Left
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Local language
- 日本語
- How long to stay
- 3 to 4 days
Emergency numbers
- Police110
- Ambulance119
- Fire119
- Tourist hotline050-3816-2787
When to go
Late March-April (cherry blossoms) and October-November (autumn leaves) are best. Oysters are in season in winter (roughly November-February). June to early July is the rainy season, July-August is hot and humid, and typhoons in August-September can stop ferries and flights.
Airport to the city
Bus + JR train
Take the airport bus to a nearby station and change to JR. A bit more complex, but useful with a rail pass.
Taxi
Expensive because of the distance. Only worth it for groups with lots of luggage.
Getting around
Streetcar
The streetcar links Hiroshima Station, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hatchobori and Miyajimaguchi — the backbone of city travel. IC transit cards work.
JR trains
About 30 minutes from Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi, handy for Miyajima.
Miyajima ferry
About 10 minutes from Miyajimaguchi port to the island. A visitor tax applies on entry, so check official information.
Loop sightseeing bus and walking
A sightseeing bus circles the main sights, and the Peace Park and Hatchobori areas are easy on foot.
Where to stay
Around Hiroshima Station
Good for: First visit, airport and Miyajima access
The hub for the airport limousine, JR and streetcars, with plenty of places to eat.
Hatchobori and Hondori
Good for: Downtown dining and shopping
The city center with shopping arcades, restaurants and okonomiyaki spots. Lively at night.
Around the Peace Memorial Park
Good for: History, walks
Close to the park and the dome, with quiet riverside hotels. Great for morning walks.
Miyajima island
Good for: Traditional ryokan, quiet evenings
Evenings and early mornings after the day-trippers leave are special. Few places to stay, so book early.
Miyajimaguchi
Good for: Before and after the island, value
The mainland port for the island ferries, with more reasonable prices than the island.
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Top sights
Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome
A park remembering the 1945 atomic bombing and the dome, a World Heritage site. It is a place of remembrance — please be quiet and respectful.
Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome · Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Exhibits on the bombing and peace. The photos and belongings can be heavy going, and it gets crowded, so go early. Check official information for hours.
Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)
The World Heritage shrine with the famous red torii in the sea. The scene changes with the tides, so check tide times officially.
Great torii of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima · Photo: Balon Greyjoy / CC0 Mount Misen
Miyajima's highest peak with views over the Seto Inland Sea islands. Combine the ropeway with walking.
Hiroshima Castle
A moated castle, good with a park stroll. The 1958 reconstructed keep closed on March 22, 2026 due to aging, so it can now only be viewed from outside. Check official information for the grounds and the restored Ninomaru buildings.
Shukkeien Garden
A Japanese strolling garden around a pond — a quiet break in the city center.
Shukkeien Garden · Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0 Kure Maritime Museum (day trip)
Shipbuilding and naval history in the port city of Kure, famous for its huge battleship model. About 40-50 minutes by JR from Hiroshima.
Onomichi (day trip)
A seaside town of hillside lanes, temples and cat alleys, also a starting point for a famous cycling route.
What to eat
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Batter, cabbage, noodles and meat layered and grilled — Hiroshima's way. Best eaten at the griddle counter.
Oysters
Hiroshima is famous for oysters, in season in winter — grilled, fried or steamed.
Anagomeshi
Grilled glazed conger eel over rice, a Miyajima-area specialty.
Hiroshima tsukemen
Cold noodles dipped in a spicy sauce, with your choice of heat level.
Momiji manju
Maple-leaf-shaped cakes filled with sweet bean paste, Miyajima's classic treat. Try them fresh.
Daily budget (per person)
Budgetabout 8,000 JPY per day: business hotel, okonomiyaki, streetcar
Mid-rangeabout 15,000-20,000 JPY per day: city hotel, restaurants, Miyajima round trip
Comfortabout 35,000 JPY+ per day: Miyajima ryokan, set-course dinners
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1
Limousine to Hiroshima Station, check in, Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, then okonomiyaki in Hatchobori.
- Day 2
Early JR and ferry to Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine (check tides), Mount Misen, back to the city in the evening.
- Day 3
Peace Memorial Museum in the morning, Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien, then a trip to Kure or Onomichi.
- Day 4
Around the station, souvenirs (momiji manju), then the airport limousine with time to spare.
Local tips
- The Peace Park and museum are places of remembrance. Visit quietly and avoid playful photos at the memorials.
- Miyajima's torii stands in the sea at high tide and can be approached on foot at low tide. Check official tide times and plan around them.
- A visitor tax applies when entering Miyajima. Check the amount and how to pay on official information.
- Do not feed the island's deer. They may go after paper, maps and food, so keep bags closed.
- One IC transit card covers streetcars, buses and JR. Rail pass conditions change, so check official information.
- The airport is far from the city. On departure day check the limousine schedule and leave with plenty of time.
- Entry procedures and online arrival forms can change, so check Japanese government or embassy information before you travel.
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