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HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

All You Need to Travel Hiroshima Confidently

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Top Hotels

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Best Tours & Activities

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Top Restaurants & Bars

Currency and Culture Tips

Currency & Culture Tips

Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Hiroshima

Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima

4 star

Naka Ward

$82-$259

Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

4.5 star

Higashi Ward

$158-$357

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

4 star

Itsukushima Shrine

$133-$722

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Hiroshima

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae

3.5 star

Minami Ward

$58-$137

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae

Crown Plaza ANA Hiroshima

4 star

Naka Ward

$82-$256

Crown Plaza ANA Hiroshima

The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside

3 star

Naka Ward

$68-$157

The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Hiroshima

WeBase Hiroshima

Backpacker's Hostel

Naka Ward

$70-$150

WeBase Hiroshima

Guesthouse Hiroshima Mange Tak

Backpacker's Hostel

Naka Ward

N/A

Guesthouse Hiroshima Mange Tak

Hostel Kawate-ya

Backpacker's Hostel

Naka Ward

$46-$190

Hostel Kawate-ya

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Hiroshima Cycling Peace Tour with Local Guide

Bicycle around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and beyond with a guide born and raised in Hiroshima to lead the way.

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Duration:

3 hours

Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

Learn Hiroshima's past, present and future through stories from locals. Everything is included such as entrance fees.

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Duration:

4.5 hours

Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour

Explore Hiroshima locals drinking spots around Nagarekawa at an efficient pace. Guaranteed seats at 3 bars / izakayas where you will be able to try some amazing local foods.

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Duration:

3 hours

An Amazing set of Cultural experience: Kimono, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy

Enter the historic Tokujuji Temple on scenic Miyajima, and start your experience by learning to wear a traditional kimono. Try your hand at two cultural activities: calligraphy, and a tea ceremony.

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Duration:

1.5 hours

Attractions

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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Shukkei-en Garden

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Mitaki Temple

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Momonoki

Momonoki

Cuisine

Japanese Steakhouse

Price

$$$$

Seasonal Cuisine Nakashima

Seasonal Cuisine Nakashima

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

$$$$

Sky Restaurant & Lounge L&R

Sky Restaurant & Lounge L&R

Cuisine

French

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Guttsuri-an

Guttsuri-an

Cuisine

Seafood

Price

$$

Okonomiyaki Nagata-ya

Okonomiyaki Nagata-ya

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

$$

Sushitei Hikarimachi

Sushitei Hikarimachi

Cuisine

Japanese, Sushi

Price

$$

Bars

Koba

Koba

Cuisine

Bar

Price

$$

Molly Malone's

Molly Malone's

Cuisine

Irish Pub

Price

$$

Tropical Bar Revolucion

Tropical Bar Revolucion

Cuisine

Cocktail Bar

Price

$$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info
Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping is not customary in Japan and can be considered rude.

Cash vs. Credit Rating

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on a scale of 1 to 4 (Credit mostly accepted)

Availability of ATMs

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate

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Purchasing Power Rating

Purchasing Power Rating

$$$ (Moderately Expensive City)

Currency Name

Currency Name

Yen

Culture Tips
Government Safety Rating
Government Safety Rating
1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Percentage of English Speakers
Percentage of English Speakers
20%
Prevalance of Tourism
Prevalance of Tourism
3: Moderately High
Experience Level Needed
Experience Level Needed
2: Some Experience Recommended
Taxi Availability
Taxi Availability
3: Usually Available
Population Size
Population Size
2.1 Million
Airports
Airports
Main: Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Type of Outlets
Type of Outlets
Similar to North America plugs with 2 flat parallel pins
Train Stations
Train Stations
Hiroshima Station
Vaccinations Needed?
Vaccinations Needed?
No
Time Zone
Time Zone
Japan Standard Time (GMT+9)
Visa Needed?
Visa Needed?
Not required for trips under 90 days
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
Japanese
Konnichiwa
"kon-nee-chee-wah"
Hello
Arigatou
"ah-ree-gah-toh"
Thank You
Onegai shimasu
"oh-neh-gahy shee-mahs"
Please
Bīru
"beeru"
Beer

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