Tokyo and Hiroshima are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. Direct Nozomi trains require about four hours to reach Hiroshima from Tokyo. By Hikari and Sakura trains, the trip takes about five hours with a transfer of trains at Shin-Osaka Station.
The regular one way fare from Tokyo to Hiroshima is 18,380 yen for a non-reserved seat on any train, around 19,000 yen for a reserved seat on Hikari and Sakura trains and around 19,500 yen for a reserved seat on a Nozomi train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on Hikari and Sakura trains, but not on Nozomi trains, and pays off for a round trip between the two cities within seven days.
By highway bus
Direct
12 h
¥ 4,000 - 13,000
Multiple companies, including Willer Express, operate overnight buses between Tokyo and Hiroshima. One way fares vary greatly based on travel date and bus type between around 4,000 and 13,000 yen. If used effectively, the Japan Bus Pass can reduce the cost for the bus trip to around 3,000 yen. Online reservations can be made through Willer and Japan Bus Online.
JAL and ANA operate several flights per day between Hiroshima and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The regular one way fare is around 35,000 yen, but discounts tickets can bring the cost down to between 12,000 to 16,000 yen. With an air pass you can make the journey for even less. Flight duration is about 90 minutes. Hiroshima Airport is a 50 minute, 1370 yen bus ride outside of the city center.
By local trains, the one way trip from Tokyo to Hiroshima takes about 15 hours and typically involves about six transfers of trains. The regular fare is a relatively expensive 11,880 yen, however, with a Seishun 18 Kippu you could theoretically do the trip for as little as 2,410 yen.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
Hiroshima has Japan's largest tram network with eight tram lines connecting Hiroshima Station with most of the city's attractions. Tram line number 2 goes as far as Miyajima-guchi, from where ferries depart to Miyajima. The fare for a single tram ride within central Hiroshima is a flat 220 yen. Outside the city center, the fare increases with distance traveled. The Japan Rail Pass is not valid on the trams.
Two trams at the Hiroshima Station tram terminal
The local Paspy IC card and other major IC cards, including Suica and Icoca, can be used to pay the fare on trams and buses in Hiroshima and on the ferries to Miyajima (both companies). On JR trains, the local Paspy card is not accepted, but the other major IC cards are.
Alternatively, a one-day pass for unlimited use of all trams on one calendar day is available for 700 yen. For an additional 200 yen, you get a one-day pass that also includes the ferry ride to Miyajima by Matsudai ferry (but not by JR ferry) and back. Holders of these one-day passes, furthermore, qualify for a discount on the Miyajima Ropeway (1500 yen instead of 2000 yen).
The JR-operated Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Buses, called Meipuru-pu (combination of Maple and Loop), serve all of central Hiroshima's major sightseeing attractions (see map above). There are four routes: the orange, green, lemon and blue routes with 1-2 buses per hour each (the orange and blue lines are less frequent). The buses are covered by the Japan Rail Pass and several regional JR passes. Without a rail pass, they cost 200 yen per ride (330 yen for the blue line) or 400 yen for a 1-day pass.
Set in Hiroshima, Roku Hostel Hiroshima has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.7 km from Hiroshima Station, 2.5 km from Myoei-ji Temple and 2.6 km from Atomic Bomb Dome. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house all rooms have a shared bathroom. Guests at Roku Hostel Hiroshima can enjoy an American breakfast. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Chosho-in Temple is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from Roku Hostel Hiroshima.
Ideally set in the centre of Hiroshima, NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge offers air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Myoei-ji Temple. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, some units at NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge also feature a city view. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge include Chosho-in Temple, Hiroshima Station and Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from the hotel.
Well located in the centre of Hiroshima, FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is close to Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre, Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Myoei-ji Temple. At the hotel, each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori can enjoy a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Chosho-in Temple, Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori.
Well located in Hiroshima, HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA provides 4-star accommodation close to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. The property is located 2.9 km from Myoei-ji Temple, 3.3 km from Chosho-in Temple and 3.5 km from Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms at HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center is 3.5 km from the accommodation, while Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 43 km from HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA.
Featuring 5-star accommodation, HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI is situated in Hiroshima, 1.4 km from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and 3 km from Myoei-ji Temple. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is less than 1 km from Atomic Bomb Dome, and within 1.2 km of the city centre. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Hiroshima Station is 3.2 km from HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI, while Chosho-in Temple is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 44 km from the hotel.
Conveniently situated in Hiroshima, Hiroshima no Yado Aioi provides 3-star accommodation close to Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The ryokan features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms in Hiroshima no Yado Aioi are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Myoei-ji Temple is 2 km from Hiroshima no Yado Aioi, while Chosho-in Temple is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 45 km from the ryokan.
Ideally situated in Hiroshima, KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS the rooms include bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an ? la carte or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS include Atomic Bomb Dome, Myoei-ji Temple and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 45 km from the hotel.
A 5-minute walk from Hiroshima Station, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae offers rooms with air conditioning in Hiroshima. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy city views. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Chosho-in Temple is 1.9 km from Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae, while Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.
Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station, Guesthouse Akicafe Inn offers simple dormitory accommodation with a lounge and free-use kitchen. Itfs a 10-minute walk from Mazda Baseball Stadium and a 20-minute tram ride away from the Peace Memorial Park. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. The guesthouse is equipped with 2 shower booths with free toiletries. Towels can be borrowed with extra charge. The common lounge area is fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, a low table. Washing machines can be used at a charge. Refurbished air-conditioned rooms come with wooden-flooring and bunk beds. Akicafe Inn Guesthouse is a 1-minute walk away from the nearest Enkoubashi-cho tram stop. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the area on their own. There are plenty of dining options nearby. No meals are served at the property.
Conveniently set in Hiroshima, FAV HOTEL HIROSHIMA STADIUM provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Less than 1 km from Myoei-ji Temple and a 12-minute walk from Chosho-in Temple, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. Private parking is available on site. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At FAV HOTEL HIROSHIMA STADIUM each room includes bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near FAV HOTEL HIROSHIMA STADIUM include Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre and Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue. The nearest airport is Hiroshima Airport, 46 km from the hotel.
