How Do I Get From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park?
Trams, loop buses and city buses from Hiroshima Station to the Peace Memorial Park: fares, lines, stops and walking times, with museum hours at the park end.
The streetcar is the mode the city describes first, and with a flat fare of 240 yen for adults on every city line since 1 February 2025, the price does not change with the distance or the line chosen. This page sets out each option with its stop, its fare and the walking distance at the park end, so the choice can be made before leaving the station.
From JR Hiroshima Station, take a Hiroden streetcar from the south exit terminal: Line 2 bound for Hiroden-miyajima-guchi or Line 6 bound for Eba to Genbaku Dome-mae for the Atomic Bomb Dome side, about 20 minutes, or Line 1 bound for Hiroshima Port to Hondori or Fukuro-machi and then walk west about 400 metres to the museum. The adult fare is a flat 240 yen paid on exit. The Hiroshima Meipuru-pu Orange Route loop bus is the alternative, reaching Genbaku Dome-mae in about 15 minutes.
Which of these fits best depends on which end of the park is the destination. The park itself is free, open 24 hours and has no closing days, so no timetable at the park end constrains the arrival; only the museum keeps hours.
The streetcar terminal is not at street level. Since 3 August 2025, the Hiroden tram has been reported to enter the Hiroshima Station building itself, with departures from the elevated terminal on the 2nd floor of the south exit. Fares are paid on exit by tapping an IC card or depositing cash in the fare box, so nothing is needed at boarding beyond getting on the right car. Hiroden trams run from approximately 5:50 AM to 11:00 PM, with service every 5 to 10 minutes on the main lines.
Which Tram Line Should You Take From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park?
Line 2 and Line 6 both reach Genbaku Dome-mae, the stop for the Atomic Bomb Dome at the north end of the Peace Memorial Park, in about 15 to 20 minutes from Hiroshima Station; Line 1 reaches Hondori in about 15 minutes, from which the Peace Memorial Museum is about 400 metres west on foot. All three lines charge the same flat 240 yen adult fare and 120 yen child fare, set on 1 February 2025 across every Hiroden line including the Miyajima line.
The practical difference is the park end each line serves. A visit that begins with the museum and works north toward the dome therefore pairs naturally with Line 1, while a dome-first visit pairs with Line 2 or Line 6.
| Hiroden line | Destination shown on the car | Stop for the park | Running time from the station | Walk at the park end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Hiroshima Port | Hondori or Fukuro-machi | about 15 minutes | about 400 m west to the museum |
| Line 2 | Hiroden-miyajima-guchi | Genbaku Dome-mae | about 15-20 minutes | at the Atomic Bomb Dome |
| Line 6 | Eba | Genbaku Dome-mae | about 15-20 minutes | at the Atomic Bomb Dome |
Line 2 deserves one extra note for anyone combining the day with Miyajima: it is the line bound for Hiroden-miyajima-guchi, the mainland ferry pier for Miyajima. The same tram that passes the Peace Park continues toward the island, which makes it the line to remember for a one-way plan that ends with the JR ferry crossing.
A guided walk is another way to cover the park once off the tram. The Peace Memorial Park walking tour page covers the guided option in the park itself, and the flexible walking tour from this site's roster runs with a guide.
How Much Does The Trip From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park Cost?
A single Hiroden streetcar ride from Hiroshima Station to any Peace Park stop costs a flat 240 yen for an adult and 120 yen for a child, the fare that has applied on all lines since 1 February 2025, and the Meipuru-pu loop bus and city bus routes serve the same corridor.
Payment on the streetcar happens at the exit door, not the entrance. An IC card tap or cash in the fare box settles the fare as you step off, and the flat fare means no ticket needs checking against a boarding point. The airport limousine bus comparison is useful for arrivals: from Hiroshima Airport the limousine runs to the Hiroshima Station Shinkansen exit in about 50 minutes for 1,500 yen adult, or to the Hiroshima Bus Center in about 55 minutes for the same fare, and IC cards are accepted.
The Bus Center stop carries its own advantage for the Peace Park: from the Bus Center it is approximately 300 metres west on Aioi Street from the Genbaku Dome side exit to reach the park. An arrival via the airport limousine to the Bus Center can therefore skip the station-to-park leg entirely and walk.
| Option | Adult fare | Child fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroden streetcar, any line | 240 yen | 120 yen | flat fare since 1 Feb 2025, paid on exit |
| 1-day Hiroden pass | 700 yen | not stated | covers all lines including the Miyajima line |
| Airport limousine to Hiroshima Station | 1,500 yen | 750 yen | about 50 min, Bus Stop 2, Shinkansen exit |
| Airport limousine to Bus Center | 1,500 yen | 750 yen | about 55 min, Stop 1, then about 300 m walk |
Is There A Bus Or A Walk From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park?
Yes: the Hiroshima Meipuru-pu Orange Route loop bus reaches Genbaku Dome-mae in about 15 minutes and Peace Park Mae in about 16 minutes from JR Hiroshima Station, and Hiroshima Bus No. 25 on the Kusatsu Line stops at the Peace Memorial Park stop directly. Bus No. 22 and other numbered routes also stop at Genbaku Dome-mae from the station area. On foot, the straight-line distance of about 2 kilometres makes walking a viable option for anyone unhurried.
The numbered city buses suit the Peace Memorial Park stop itself. The Meipuru-pu is described by the city's park page as the station-to-park link alongside the tram, which is a fair signal of how central it is to the corridor.
The walk is a straight-line distance of about 2 kilometres between the station and the park. The Peace Park and Nakajima area guide covers the district in detail, and the Hiroshima Station area guide covers the end you start from.
Where Do You Get Off For The Peace Memorial Museum And The Dome?
Genbaku Dome-mae is the stop for the Atomic Bomb Dome, which stands on the north side of the park and is viewable from outside the fence at no fee, while Hondori and Fukuro-machi are the stops for the Peace Memorial Museum at 1-2 Nakajima-cho, reached by a walk of about 400 metres west. The dome has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
The museum's hours matter for planning the return tram. From March to July and September to November it opens 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, in August 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM with hours to 9:00 PM on 5 and 6 August, and from December to February 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It closes on 30 and 31 December and for several days in mid-February for exhibition changes. Entry during the early 7:30 to 8:30 slot and certain evening slots requires an online reservation. The do you need tickets for the Peace Memorial Park page covers the ticket question in full, since the park itself charges nothing.
The Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims at 1-6 Nakajima-cho charges no admission and opens 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM from March to July, with August hours to 7:00 PM and shorter December to February hours to 5:00 PM, closing 30 and 31 December. The Rest House tourist information center in the park opens 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM with seasonal variations.
Does Anything Change The Trip During The Year In Hiroshima?
Traffic regulations apply around the Peace Memorial Park each year during the 6 August Peace Memorial Ceremony, which runs 8:00 to 8:50 in the park with about 7,000 seats plus about 2,200 indoor seats at the International Conference Center, and it is the one dated pattern recorded for the station-to-park corridor. In August the museum extends its hours to 8:00 PM, and on 5 and 6 August to 9:00 PM. No seasonal change to the Hiroden flat fare or the tram timetable is recorded beyond the ordinary 5:50 AM to 11:00 PM service span.
Weather is a planning factor worth a glance even on a 20-minute ride. The Japan Meteorological Agency station normals for 1991-2020 show July as the month with the highest average daily high before August overtakes it: July averages a high of 30.9 °C with 279.8 mm of rain, while August averages 32.8 °C with 131.4 mm. January, at the other end, averages a high of 9.9 °C and a low of 2.0 °C with 46.2 mm of rain. None of this changes the tram, but it changes what the wait on the platform feels like.
The broader planning pages pull this together: what to eat around Hiroshima Station for the departure end, and the Hiroshima in one day itinerary for how the park fits a single-day plan. The Hiroshima Travel Guide homepage carries the full site map.
Common Questions About Getting From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park
How Do I Get From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park?
Take a Hiroden streetcar from the 2nd-floor south exit terminal: Line 2 or Line 6 to Genbaku Dome-mae for the Atomic Bomb Dome, about 20 minutes, or Line 1 to Hondori or Fukuro-machi and walk west about 400 metres to the museum. The Meipuru-pu Orange Route loop bus reaches Genbaku Dome-mae in about 15 minutes, and Hiroshima Bus No. 25 stops at the Peace Memorial Park stop.
How Much Is The Tram From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park?
The Hiroden fare is a flat 240 yen for adults and 120 yen for children on all lines, including the Miyajima line, a fare in force since 1 February 2025. It is paid on exit by IC card or cash in the fare box. A 1-day Hiroden pass costs 700 yen for adults.
Which Stop Is Closest To The Peace Memorial Museum?
Hondori and Fukuro-machi are the stops the city names for the museum, both about a 400-metre walk west of it. Genbaku Dome-mae serves the Atomic Bomb Dome at the park's north end. The museum itself is at 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku.
Is The Peace Memorial Park Open All Day?
Yes. The park is open 24 hours with free entry and no closing days, and it has no private parking lot for visitors. The museum keeps seasonal hours, from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM in most months to 6:00 PM in December to February, and closes 30 and 31 December plus several mid-February days.
Can You Walk From Hiroshima Station To The Peace Park?
The straight-line distance is about 2 kilometres, so walking is an option for anyone unhurried, and the flat-fare streetcar is the alternative for anyone who does not want to walk the distance.
What Time Do The Trams Stop Running In Hiroshima?
Hiroden trams run from approximately 5:50 AM to 11:00 PM, with service every 5 to 10 minutes on the main lines. Since 3 August 2025 the tram has been reported to enter the Hiroshima Station building, departing from the elevated terminal on the 2nd floor of the south exit.
A 240 yen flat fare, a 15 to 20 minute ride and a stop at either end of the park: that is the whole journey, and the loop bus stands ready as the backup on the same corridor.
