Beach near Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima Travel Guide

Japan

Hiroshima is a major city in western Japan, with a population of 2,067,591. It sits on the Seto Inland Sea and serves as an important regional centre in the Chugoku area of the country.

Most international and domestic air travellers arrive via Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). Hiroshima has access to the Seto Inland Sea, but there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips are not a central part of a typical visit.

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Local time

2,067,591

Population

5,844 miles away

Weather in Hiroshima

Mon

33°

Tue

34°

Wed

33°

Know before you go

Pays in JPY

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 110

Dial code +81

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan. Attempts to tip may cause confusion or even be considered rude. Exceptional service is already factored into prices.

Best time to visit Hiroshima

Jan

9°6

Feb

10°9

Mar

14°11

Apr

19°12

May

22°10

Jun

25°15

Jul

30°12

Aug

32°13

Sep

30°14

Oct

24°9

Nov

17°5

Dec

11°5

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Hiroshima

  1. 原爆の子の像

    historic site

    1 km

  2. 世界平和記念聖堂

    christian place of worship

    1.6 km

  3. 1.9 km

  4. 1.5 km

  5. 広島県立美術館

    modern art museum

    1.9 km

Getting there

Hiroshima Airport · 43 km

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