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View Japan & Asia on the mapA sightseeing gateway to Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima, the Setouchi region, and Hiroshima cuisine

Hiroshima

Hiroshima · Japan · View on map

A city of peace on the Seto Inland Sea. The Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park are known as World Heritage Sites and symbols of peace, while the sea torii of Itsukushima Shrine on nearby Miyajima is also popular. A port where you can learn about history while enjoying Setouchi scenery and local cuisine.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Hiroshima · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A large city of about 1.2 million
Population
A mild Seto Inland Sea climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are relatively mild. Precipitation is on the low side.
Climate
Japanese
Language
Japanese yen (JPY).
Currency
March to May and October to November (comfortable seasons of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves)
Best time to visit
Local food
Hiroshima oystersHiroshima-style okonomiyakimomiji manju
Sights
Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park and MuseumTorii gate in the sea at Itsukushima Shrine, MiyajimaHiroshima CastleShukkeien Garden
Monthly average high / low temperatures
10°
2°Jan
11°
2°Feb
15°
5°Mar
20°
10°Apr
24°
15°May
27°
20°Jun
31°
24°Jul
33°
25°Aug
29°
21°Sep
24°
15°Oct
18°
9°Nov
12°
4°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Hiroshima · about 4.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)97 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, beer and a Big Mac cost about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥485
Coffee
¥730
Inexpensive meal
¥650
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Osaka (about 274 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 43 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Hiroshima” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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