Trip Cost
Museum fees, tram fares, Shinkansen tickets and day passes: what a Hiroshima trip actually costs, in yen.
Hiroshima Travel Guides
From trams running past the Peace Memorial Park to okonomiyaki counters downtown, Hiroshima rewards a little planning. These guides cover when to visit, how to get around, where to eat and how to plan days out to Miyajima.
Things To Do In Hiroshima: browse the full roster of tours and activities by category.
Planning Your Trip
Is Hiroshima Safe?
Radiation, crime, transport and disaster facts for Hiroshima, from official sources.
Getting Around And Arriving
Hiroshima Airport
Limousine bus fares, shared taxis and timings from Hiroshima Airport into the city, the station and Miyajima.
Kyoto To Hiroshima
Fares, timetables, pass maths and what to do on arrival for the Kyoto to Hiroshima bullet train run.
Hiroshima Tourist Pass
Prices, coverage and comparisons for the Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass, Hiroden day passes and JR West area passes.
Getting Around
Trams, passes, IC cards and the Miyajima ferry, with the fares the operators publish.
Hiroshima Car Rental
When a rental car helps in Hiroshima, where the counters are, and what documents Japan requires.
ESIM, SIM And Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi networks, SIM prices and eSIM planning for a Hiroshima trip, drawn from city, airport and rail operator pages.
Hiroshima Station
Platforms, trams, lockers and the new minamoa building at Hiroshima Station, explained with figures.
Hiroshima To Fukuoka And Nagasaki
Shinkansen fares, times and route planning for Hiroshima to Fukuoka and on to Nagasaki.
Hiroshima To Miyajima
Train, tram, two ferry companies and one direct boat: every way to get from Hiroshima to Miyajima, with fares and timetables.
JR Pass For Hiroshima
Which rail pass pays off for Hiroshima: JR West area passes, the national pass, or a 700 yen Hiroden day ticket.
Osaka To Hiroshima
Shinkansen, highway bus and car options from Osaka to Hiroshima with fares and pass math.
Tokyo To Hiroshima
Shinkansen, flight or night bus: fares and times for the Tokyo to Hiroshima run, plus how to reach the city centre.
Seasons And Weather
Miyajima Autumn Leaves
Peak dates, illumination evenings, ropeway costs and transport for the Miyajima autumn leaves at Momijidani Park.
Best Time To Visit
Climate normals, blossom dates and the festival calendar, season by season.
Hiroshima In Autumn
September heat, October festivals and the November maple peak: how autumn works in Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Hiroshima In Summer
August heat, the August 6 ceremony, lantern floating and island beaches around Hiroshima.
August 6 Peace Ceremony
Times, seats, transport and lantern details for the August 6 peace ceremony and evening lantern floating in Hiroshima.
Cherry Blossom
Peak bloom, tree counts and the best sakura spots in Hiroshima and on Miyajima.
Festivals And Events
Hiroshima's calendar month by month: ceremony days, food festivals, shrine rituals and illumination evenings.
Hiroshima In Spring
Cherry blossoms from late March, garden festivals through April and mild May weather: the spring season in Hiroshima, month by month.
Hiroshima In Winter
Temperatures, oysters, Dreamination lights and winter Miyajima in one seasonal guide.
Hiroshima Weather
Month by month temperatures, rainfall and sunshine for Hiroshima, with packing and planning guidance for each season.
Food And Drink
Hiroshima Oysters
Season, grills, festivals and prices for Hiroshima oysters, from the Miyajima stalls to mail-order gift boxes.
Best Restaurants In Hiroshima
Where to eat in Hiroshima, district by district: okonomiyaki buildings, arcade snacks, izakaya alleys and Miyajima's island kitchens.
Hiroshima Nightlife
Bars, izakaya and late counters across Nagarekawa, Ekinishi and Yagenbori, with prices, hours and last-tram timings.
What To Eat In Hiroshima
Okonomiyaki, oysters, tsukemen and momiji manju: what to eat in Hiroshima and what it costs.
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
The layered Hiroshima style explained, with where to eat it, what it costs and how to cook it.
History, Culture And Nightlife
Hiroshima Today
What the rebuilt city is like now: peace sites, transport, districts, food and Miyajima, with the figures.
Peace Park Etiquette
Official rules for visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and museum respectfully.
Hiroshima History
Castle town, atomic bombing, rebuilt city: the Hiroshima history a visitor actually walks through.
Hiroshima Museums
Compare every Hiroshima museum: fees, hours, closures and the tram routes that reach them.
Outdoors, Hiking And Shopping
Souvenirs And Shopping
Certified Hiroshima Brand foods, Tree of Peace woodcraft and the best shopping streets in Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Where To Stay
Station, downtown or Peace Park: pick the right Hiroshima base with tram fares, walking distances and hotel names.
Hiroshima Compared With Other Cities
Hiroshima Or Nagasaki
Museum fees, train times, tram fares and island days: which memorial city fits your trip.
Hiroshima Or Okayama
Fares, times and sight costs for choosing between a Hiroshima base and an Okayama base.