Travel Fair Guide

1.Key Landmarks & Recommended Attractions
Hiroshima Castle:
Tel: 082-221-7512;
Status: National Treasure of Japan;
Location: 21-1 Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima. ... More>>>

1.Key Landmarks & Recommended Attractions
Hiroshima Castle:
Tel: 082-221-7512;
Status: National Treasure of Japan;
Location: 21-1 Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima.
Itsukushima Shrine:
Tel: 0829-44-2020;
Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site;
Location: 1-1, Miyajima-town, Saeki-county.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park/Atomic Bomb Dome:
Tel: 082-247-6738 (Hiroshima CVB);
Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Naka-ku, Hiroshima;
Location: 1,Ote-town and Nakajima-town,Naka-ward, Hiroshima;
Must-see: A-bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Children's Peace Monument, Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Flame of Peace, Cenotaph for Korean Victims, Memorial Cenotaph, Aomic Bomb Memorial Mound, Monument to Tamiki Hara, Explosion Center, Monument of Hiroshima, Monument of Dedicated to Sankichi Toge, Monument of "Zensompo", Monument of the A-bombed Teachers and Students of National Elementary Schools, Statue of the A-Bomb Children, Statue of Mother and Child in the Storm, etc.
Other:
Fudo-in Temple: 3-4-9 Ushita-shin-machi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima (082-221-6923);
Gates of Peace: 57-2 Nakajima-cho Naka-ku, Hiroshima;
Hijiyama Park: Hijiyama Koen, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (082-264-1121);
Hiroshima Children's Museum: 5-83 Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-222-5346);
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art: 1-1 Hijiyama Koen, Minami-ku (082-264-1121);
Hiroshima City Transportation Museum: 2-12-2 Chorakuji, Asaminami-ku (082-878-6211);
Hiroshima Museum of Art: 3 -2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-223-2530);
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum: 2-22 Kami-nobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-221-6246);
Hiroshima Tram: Hiroshima Electric Railway (082-242-0022);
Mazda Museum: 3-1 Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima (082-252-5050);
Memorial Cathedral for World Peace: 4-42 Nobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-221-0621);
Mitaki-dera Temple: 411 Mitakiyama, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima (082-237-0811);
Shukkeien Garden: 2-11 Kami-nobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-221-3620).

2. Art & Culture
Bamboo Joy Highland Bamboo Arts Center: 1414 Takasaki-cho, Takehara-city (0846-24-1001);
Culture and Science Museum for Children: 5-83 Motomachi, Hiroshima (082-222-5346);
Ebayama Museum of Meteorology: 1-40-1 Eba-minami, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-231-0177);
Fuchu Museum of Furniture and Woodworks: Fuchu Industry Promotion Center (0847-45-5029);
Fukuyama Auto & Clock Museum: 3-1-22,Kitayoshizu-town,Fukuyama-city (084-922-8188);
Fukuyama Museum of Literature: 1-9-9, Marunouchi, Fukuyama-city (084-932-7010);
Glass Village (Garasu no sato): 2-12-55 Obayashi, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima (082-818-0414);
Hiroshima City Comics Library: 1-4 Hijiyama Koen, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (082-261-0330);
Hiroshima Health Science Museum: 3-8-6 Senda-machi, Hiroshima (82 246 9100);
Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History: 2-4-1,Nishimachi,Fukuyama-city (084-931-2513);
Hiroshima Municipal Historical Museum: 122, Kodako-town, Miyoshi-city (0824-66-2881);
Ikuo Hirayama Museum of Art: 200-2, Oaza-sawa, Setoda-cho, Toyota-gun (08452-7-3800);
Imai Masayuki Ceramic Art Museum: 3-7-4, Honmachi,Takehara-city (0846-22-3934);
Japan Footwear Museum and Japan Folk Toy&Doll Museum: Matsunaga-town,Fukuyama-city;
Nagato Shipbuilding History Museum: 171-7, Kurahashi-town,Kure-city (0823-53-0016);
Takehara Art Museum: 5-6-28, Chuo,Takehara-city (0846-22-3558);
Takehara Museum of Historical&Folk Materials: 3-11-16, Honmachi,Takehara (0846-22-5186);
Yamato Museum(Kure City Maritime Museum): 5-20,Takara-town,Kure-city (0823-25-3017).

3.Parks, Gardens & Natural Getaways
Central Forest Park: 1315, Kamikitagata, Hongo-town, Mihara-city (0848-86-9101);
Flower Park Sera Fuji Garden: 478-82, Oaza,Yasuda,Sera-town,Sera-county (0847-22-0020);
Hiroshima Botanical Garden: 3-495 Kurashige, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima (082-922-3600);
Hiroshima City Forest Park: 173 Aza Fujigamaru, Fukuda-cho, Higashi-ku (082-899-8241);
Kuchiwa Hotarumi Park: 2-1, Oaza,Otsuki,Kuchiwa-town,Shobara-city (08248-7-2111);
Mikumarikyo Valley: orth of Fuchu-town, Aki-county (082-286-3128);
Momijidani Park: Momijidanikoen, Miyajima-town,Saeki-county (0829-44-2011);
Mominoki Forest Park: 1593-75, Yoshiwa,Hatsukaichi-city (0829-77-2011);
Mukaishima Orchid Center: 3090-1, Mukaishima-town,Onomichi-city (0848-44-8808);
Mt. Ashitake: Honmura-town,Shobara-city (0824-73-1178);
Mt.Fudekage: Seto Inland Sea National Park, Sunami-town,Mihara-city;
Mt. Kurotaki: Tadanoumi-town,Takehara-city (0846-26-0469);
Mt. Shinnyu: east of the Sandankyo Valley, Oaza,Shiwagi, Akiohta-town,Yamagata-county;
Mt. Takami: Mukaishima-town,Onomichi-city (0848-25-7184);
National Bihoku Hill Park: 1300, Kamihara-town,Shobara-city (0824-72-7000);
Okunoshima Observatory: Okunoshima, Tadanoumi-town,Takehara-city;
Okushi Beach: Okushi,Osakikamijima-town,Toyota-county (08466-5-3120);
Ondo-no-Seto Park: Kegoya,Kure-city (0823-25-3309);
Sandankyo Valley: Oaza,Shiwagi,Akiohta-town,Yamagata-county (0826-28-1800);
Tachibana Tsurigahama Beach: Tachibana Mukaishima-town,Onomichi-city;
Taishakukyo Valley: Tojo-town and Jinsekikogen-town,Shobara-city;
Yu hua Garden: Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-504-2390).

4. Temples & Shrines
Beisanji Temple: Nouso,Numatahigashi-town,Mihara-city (0848-66-0693);
Buttsu-ji temple: 22, Motoyama, Takasaka-cho, Mihara-city (0848-66-3502);
Daizenji Temple: Nishimachi,Mihara-city (0848-62-4766);
Fukuyama Castle: 1-8,Marunouchi,Fukuyama-city (084-922-2117);
Gokurakuji Temple: Higashimachi,Mihara-city (0848-62-2985);
Hojoji Temple: Nishimiya-town,Mihara-city (0848-62-5028);
Jikoji Temple: Nishitsuchido-town,Onomichi-city (0848-23-2411);
Jodoji Temple: 20-28,Higashikubo-town,Onomichi-city (0848-37-2361);
Jojuji Temple: Honmachi,Mihara-city (0848-62-5367);
Josenji Temple: 2-2,Nishikubo-town,Onomichi-city (0848-37-2525);
Junshoji Temple: Nishimachi,Mihara-city (0848-62-4395);
Kongoin Temple: 29-13, Nishikubo-town,Onomichi-city (0848-37-8031);
Misode Tenmangu Shrine: 1-11-16,Nagae,Onomichi-city (0848-37-1889);
Mitsuki Hachimangu Shrine: Miyauchi,Yahata-town,Mihara-city (0848-65-8660);
Myosenji Temple: 1-4-3, Nagae,Onomichi-city (0848-37-3376);
Myououin Temple: 1473,Kusado-town,Fukuyama-city (084-951-1732);
Saihoji Temple: 30-10-44, Honmachi,Takehara-city (0846-22-2236);
Saikokuji Temple: 29-27,Nishikubo-town,Onomichi-city (0848-37-0321);
Senjokaku (Five-storey Pagoda): 1-1 Miyajima town Hatsukaichi (0829-44-2020);
Senkoji Temple: 15-1, Higashishitsuchido-town,Onomichi-city (0848-23-2310);
Shorenji Temple: 3-13-1, Honmachi,Takehara-city (0846-22-2130);
Sokoji Temple: Honmachi,Mihara-city (0848-62-4719);
Taisanji Temple: 1-11-11,Nagae,Onomichi-city (0848-37-2426);
Tenneiji Temple: 17-29, Higashishitsuchido-town,Onomichi-city (0848-22-2078);
Ushitora Shrine: 1-3-5,Nagae,Onomichi-city (0848-37-3320).

5. Entertainment & Recreation
Animals & Amusement:
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park Dobutsuen, Asa-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima (082-838-1111);
Hiroshima New Zealand Village: 2743-6, Harada,Takamiya-town, Akitakata-city (0826-57-0160);
Marine Plaza Miyajima: 10-3, Miyajima-town, Hatsukaichi-city (0829-44-2010);
Miroku no Sato: 638-1,Fujie-town,Fukuyama-city (084-988-0001);
Miyajima Aquarium: 10-3 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima (0829-44-2010).
Hot Springs:
Green Pia Setouchi: 326-48, Mitsuguchi,Yasuura-town,Kure-city (0823-84-6622);
Hotel Kamogawaso: 445,Nishiyusaka,Nishino-town,Takehara-city (0846-29-0211);
Iwaburo Hot Spring, Iwanoya: 1-12-30, Tokonoura,Tadanoumi,Takehara-city (0846-26-0719);
Kampo-no-yado Takehara: 442-2, Nishino-town,Takehara-city (0846-29-0141);
Kagura Hot Spring Village: 4627, Hongo,Midori-town,Akitakata-city (0826-54-0888);
Miharashi Hot Spring: Sunaminishi-town, Mihara-city (0848-69-1611);
National Park Resort Village Okunoshima: Tadanoumi-town,Takehara-city (0846-26-0321);
Sera-Nishi Tourist Village: Oaza,Kurogawa,Seranishi-town,Sera-county (0847-37-1356);
Yuki Hot Spring: Yuki-town,Saeki-county, 1 hour and 40min from Hiroshima Bus Center;
Yunoyama Hot Spring: Yuki-town, Saeki-county, 1 hour and 20min from Hiroshima Bus Center.
Sports:
Hiroshima Big Arch: 5-1-1 Otsukanishi, Asa-Minami-ku, Hiroshima (082-848-8484);
Hiroshima-ken Taiikukan (Green Arena): 4-1 Motomachi , Naka-ku , Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Municipal Baseball Stadium: 5 -25 Motomachi, Hiroshima (082-221-2040);
Onomichi Marine Youth Center: 3035-3 Tachibana, Mukaishima-town, Onomichi(0848-44-4707);
Taishakukyo Holiday Camp: Misaka,Tojo-town,Shobara-city (08477-2-3110).
Shopping:
Alpark Shopping Center: 2-26-1 Kusatsushin-machi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima (082-501-1000);
Asse: 2-37 Matsubara, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (082-506-2555);
Danbara Kottoukan: 2-4-1 Danbara, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (082-263-1937);
GIGA: 2-22 Matsubara-cho, Hiroshima (082 568 4770);
Hondori Shopping Arcade: Hondori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima;
Maple Plaza: 4-10-2 Kannonshin-machi, Hiroshima (082-234-1405);
Midorii Tenmaya Shopping center: 5-22-1 Midorii, Hiroshima (082-876-5111);
Mitsukoshi Department Store: 2F 5-1, Ebisu-cho, Hiroshima (082-242-3131);
Niji Hiroba Flea Market: 2 Ujina-kaigan, Hiroshima (090-3630-6252);
Pacela Shopping Centre:6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-502-3515);
Saty Department Store and Supermarket: Danbara, Hiroshima (82 263 3030);
SOGO Department Store: 6-27 Motomachi, Hiroshima (082-212-4700);
Sun Mall: 2-2-18 Kamiya-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-245-6000);
Tokyu Hands: 16-10 Hacchobori, Hiroshima (082-228-3011);
Wiz Wonderland: 5-3 Shinten-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (082-245-6411);
Youth shopping mall: 5-3 Shinten-machi, Hiroshima (082-245-6411).

Pretty distinct four seasons with a fragrant spring carpeted in pink with cherry blossoms and wildflowers, warm summer smothered by high temperatures and humidity, mellow autumn splashed with paste... More>>>

Pretty distinct four seasons with a fragrant spring carpeted in pink with cherry blossoms and wildflowers, warm summer smothered by high temperatures and humidity, mellow autumn splashed with pastel red and yellow hues of changing maple leaves, and cold winter when it occasionally snows, Hiroshima's climate is much the same as the rest of Japan, only somewhat milder and more moist, due to the maze of waterways which criss-cross this City of Water on the Ota River delta in the embrace of the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku Mountains.
Depending on the general weather conditions of the time of year you are planning to pay your visit, you should pack and wear the very specific kind of clothes accordingly.
During spring and autumn, there is quite a bit of temperature variation, ranging from quite cold to pleasantly mild-and-warm to slightly humid-and-hot, and vice versa. A warm coat and sweater are recommended for early March and late November, and at least a cardigan or light coat for the early spring and late autumn. You should also bring some light jackets to deal with the cooler hours in the mornings and evenings throughout these months.
In addition to the normal summer attire of natural fabric you wear at home, like short-sleeve T-shirts, shorts or sandals/comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing, smart casual skirts, dresses or nice slacks to be in keeping with the more formal occasions, and sweatpants or swimsuits for recreation al activities and the outdoors, an umbrella is definitely a necessity during summer, especially when the humidity dominates the rainy season from mid June to mid July, the typhoon season in late August. It also comes handy to protect yourself from the intense sunlight at mid-day during September when the heat takes over.
Remember that it's not uncommon to see snows on Japan's main island of Honshu, not to mention that the Chugoku Mountains are home to the southernmost ski slopes of substantial size in Honshu, so wrap up warmly, winter in Horishima is definitely going to be cold.

1. Traditional Hiroshima Food
What:
Okonomiyaki: hot-plate cooked pancakes layered with egg, cabbage, noodles, pork/seafood, etc;
Oysters: deep fried, grilled, vinegared,or used in... More>>>

1. Traditional Hiroshima Food
What:
Okonomiyaki: hot-plate cooked pancakes layered with egg, cabbage, noodles, pork/seafood, etc;
Oysters: deep fried, grilled, vinegared,or used in hot-pot or as an Okonomiyaki topping;
Anago meshi: a bowl of rice topped with barbecued conger eel on a special sweat sauce;
Momiji manju: maple-leaf shaped-and-steamed buns with a bean-jam filling;
Higashi-Hiroshima Sake: one of the three most famous sake varieties in Japan;
Hiroshima Nazuke: crunchy pickled local greens, to be mixed with fried rice or any stir-fry dish.
Where:
Daimyo Okonomiyaki: 10-10 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku (082-263-3691);
Goemon Okonomiyaki: Nagaregawa cho; Eki-mae Fukuya 11F; Near the airport;
Ichiriki Okonomiyaki: 1-14 Enomachi, Naka-ku (082-233-0181);
Lopez Okonomiyaki: 1-7-13 Kusunoki-cho, Nishi-ku (082-232-5277);
Mitchan: 6-7, Hachobiri, Naka-ku (082-221-5438);
Okonomi mura: 3-3, Naka-machi, Naka-ku (082-241-8758);
Rokutsuboya: 4-1-12 Hondori, Naka-ku (082-247-6586);
Sarii-chan: 3F Okonomi Kyowakoku Hiroshima Mura, 5-23 Shhintenchi, Naka-ku (082-544-1080);
Yocchan Okonomiyaki: 11-10 Motomachi, Naka-ku (082-221-8267).

2.Traditional Japanese Food
What:
Donburi: one-bowl dish based on steamed rice, and topped with various optional ingredients;
Ramen: noodles served in broth with roast pork and green onions;
Soba: buckwheat noodles served cold with dipping sauce or hot with green onions in broth;
Udon: thick wheat noodles served in pretty much the same way like soba;
Sushi: bite-size dish based on vinegared rice &seafood and served in a wide variety of forms;
Sashimi: various kinds of sliced raw fish dipped in a mixture of special soy source and wasabi;
Shabu shabu: one-pot dish of vegetables, tofu, noodle, and seafood or thinly sliced beef;
Nabemono: one-pot dish of chicken, clams, green onions, mushrooms, fish and vegetables;
Tempura: vegetables, mushrooms, various seafood deep-fried in a batter of flour and water;
Robatayaki: various kinds of vegetables, fish and meat grilled over a communal charcoal grill;
Yakitori: different vegetables and meats skewered and grilled over charcoal, served with a dip.
Where:
Amanojaku: 2F, 1-29, Hondori, Naka-ku; 3F, 3-5, Hondori, Naka-ku (082-249-7544, 247-1730);
Atago: 7-20 Nakamachi, Next to the ANA Hotel on Peace Blvd (082-241-1111);
Erika: 2F, 1-2, Ko-machi, Naka-ku (082-243-4683);
Kaki-den: 2-8-24 Hikari-machi, Higashi-ku (82 264 5968);
Kanawa Floating Oyster Boat: On Motoyasu River, naer Heiwa Odori Bridge (082-241-7416);
Kogane: 4-1, Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku (082-248-3018);
Kogane Zushi: 6-2, Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-247-0284);
Kushinobo: 7-4 Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-245-9300);
Manpuku mura: 9-16, Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-244-9597);
Musashi: 4-15, Hondori, Naka-ku (082-247-6341);
Nagomi: 1-5, Yoshijima-cho, Naka-ku (082-241-1096);
Noraya: 12-15, Tenma-cho, Nishi-ku (082-295-6465);
Rodantei: 2F, 2-23, Ebisu-cho, Naka-ku (082-247-1378);
Samurai: 1F, 11-20, Kanayama-cho, Naka-ku (082-247-5630);
Sumi no uta: 2-12, Naka-machi, Naka-ku (082-242-1232);
Suishin: 6-7, Tate-machi, Naka-ku (082-247-4411);
Sushi Tei: 1-4-31 Nako Otemachi, Naka-ku (082-545-1333);
Tsukunejima: 4-2, Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-243-0284).

3.Foreign Cuisine
North & South American:
Aina Haina Hawaiian Cafe: 1-4-23 Tokaichi-machi, Naka-ku (082-233-1234);
California Bar and Dining: 8-20 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku (082-245-4956);
Cusco Cafe: 1F Shokawa bld., 5-23 Hatchobori, Naka-ku (082-502-7366);
Gocha: 6-3 Funairi machi, Naka-ku (082-292-2559);
Kemby's: 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku (082-249-6201);
New York: 7-2 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku (082-541-7000);
Rocks Cafe: 2F, 6-16 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku (O82-246-0059).
Chinese:
Asian Kitchen: Takarazuka Kaikan 7F, Naka-ku Hiroshima (082-247-6792);
Chinajia: B1 Namiki Renaissance Bld, 3-21 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-544-0888);
Nakayoshi: 8-6 Hacchobori, Naka-ku (082-502-7766);
Rin Rin Ya: 3F, 4-15 Tatemachi, Naka-ku, Near Kokusai Hotel (082-541-5775);
Shisen Hanten: 10F, 6-27, Moto-machi, Naka-ku (082-225-2304);
Tenshin: 3-5, Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-241-7084).
French:
BIEN Dinner's Bar: 10-13, Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-544-1378);
Bistrot Aimee: 2-19 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-241-5454);
La mission: 1-21 Hondori, Naka-ku (082-244-5573);
New Suishin: B1F, 6-7, Tate-machi, Naka-ku (082-248-2935);
Plaisir: 2F 4-1 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku(082-248-8866);
R.Gerant: 7-28 Nobori-machi, Naka-ku (082-228-5660).
Indian:
Ganesh Indian Restaurant Takanobashi: 5-6-16 Otemachi, Naka-ku (082-246-7077);
Moti: Namiki Bldg.2F, 7-2, Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku (082-248-6502);
Nanak Indian Restaurant: 2-2 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku (082-243-7900);
Pinkerton's Souk-Chai Shop: 2F Furoa N. Bld, 8-1 Hachobori, Naka-ku (082-227-1970);
Roopali Indian Restaurant: 14-32 Wakakusacho, Higashi-ku (082-264-1333);
Tandoor Indian Reataurant: 3F, 5-7, Tate-machi, Naka-ku (082-247-5652).
International:
Anderson Kitchen: 7-1 Hondori, Naka-ku (082-247-2403);
Appreciate Cafe: 8-15 Enomachi, Naka-ku (082-532-5015);
Blue Grosso: 4F Parijenu Bld, Naka-ku (082-504-4333);
Hurdy Gurdy: 4-3-2, Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku (082-240-8050);
Pie Kojo the 13: 2F, 2-3-1, Kamiya-cho, Naka-ku (082-241-0013);
Spice Market Restaurant: 4F, 6-1, Tate-machi, Naka-ku (082-247-8608).
Italian:
Izakaya Mario: 5-22, Ko-machi, Naka-ku (082- 247-4956);
Mario Expresso: 7-9 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku (082-241-4956);
Piacere: 2F, 5-18, Shintenchi, Naka-ku (082-249-8027);
San Mario: B1F, 6-1, Tate-machi, Naka-ku (082-244-3956);
Trattoria Viale: 15F, Hotel Sunroute, 3-3-1 Ohtemachi (082-249-3600).
Korean:
Bokuden: 4-20, Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku (082-240-1000);
Dada: B1, 6-1, Tate-machi, Naka-ku (082-245-4129);
Gurume Riyatai: 1-7-15 Misasama-machi, Nishi-ku (082-238-3433);
Kanbyon Korean Cafe: 1-9-16 Ushita Honmachi, Higashi-ku (082-222-0177);
Nandaimon: 5-9, Tate-machi, Naka-ku (082-248-0083);
Yakiniku Pusan: -7 Teppo-machi, Naka-ku (082-228-2090).

1.Hiroshima Youth Hostel
Tel: +81-(0)82-221-5343
Location: 1-13-6 Ushita-shinmachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima
Slightly off the beaten track in a quiet hilly residential area in the center of ... More>>>

1.Hiroshima Youth Hostel
Tel: +81-(0)82-221-5343
Location: 1-13-6 Ushita-shinmachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima
Slightly off the beaten track in a quiet hilly residential area in the center of Hiroshima city, only 4 km north of JR Hiroshima Station and a 10min bus ride from the most celebrated tourist destinations in town, including the Hiroshoma Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Castle , Hiroshima Youth Hostel substantially enrich your experience in the City of Peace with probably some of the cheapest accommodation in town, geunine friendship among guests from all over the world, fine views of the soothing greenery of the surroundings, and extra perks like free parking, swimming pool, web access in lobby etc.
2.Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Tel: +81-(0)82-262-1111
Location: 1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima
An extravagant and enormous urban resort facilitated by an ideal location directly connected to the Shinkansen Line's JR Hiroshima Station via a underground passageway, easy proximity to tourists spots such as the Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, the Hiroshima Castle, and the Miyajima as well, excellent access to health club in Hiroshima Station with gym, indoor pool, and sauna, 463 comfortable guest rooms complete with the latest mod cons, business center and 15 banquet/meeting rooms for meetings and conferences of all sizes, an excellent and extensive range of dining and drinking options offering indigenous Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki as well as exquisite traditional Japanese cuisine and fine dining from around the world, and a great deal of attractive discounts and travel packages available for the convenience of easy and good-value stay, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima surely is the ticket for an impressive Hiroshima experience.
3.Hotel Silk Plaza
Tel: +81-(0)82-227-8111
Location: 14-1 Hatchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
In this locally owned western style business hotel which is located right in the middle of the city, convenient to almost everything you would ever want for an easy and enjoyable stay in Hiroshima, including the JR Hiroshima Station, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and some of the liveliest night spots and shopping opportunities in town, there is an air of cheeriness, elegance and familiarity imparted by the larger than normal rooms with light-colored walls and colorful bedspreads, long tradition of serving non-Japanese patrons, and absolutely reasonable prices for such quality amenities as a Japanese restautant, coffee shop, bar, business corner with free Internet access, hallway service corners with tea, hot water and vending machines, as well as a wide variety of discounts available.
4.Hotel Sunroute
Tel: +81-(0)82-249-3600
Location: 3-3-1 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
With quite reasonably price for the fairly good facilities, among other the particularly spacious rooms with attractive views of the city, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the luscious greenery in the surroundings and beyond, the conference and banquet rooms of flexible applicability and capability, a number of restaurants, pub and coffee shop that not only specializes in Japanese, Italian, as well as other different kinds of cuisine, but also provides an ample scope to the borders for replenishing and relaxing, plus its superb location with the Motoyasu River, and the Peace Memorial Park right at its doorstep, the nearby tourist spots, downtown shopping and dining areas within walking distance, Hotel Sunroute surely can be recommended as one of best mid-range hotels in mid-city of Hiroshima.
5.Mitakiso Ryokan
Tel: +81-(0)82-237-1402
Location: 1-7 Mitaki-cho, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima
With idyllic quiet location slightly far from the center of town, its exquisite garden setting of landscaped pines, ponds, maple trees, murmuring streams, its comfortable tatami rooms opening onto the front garden, authentic traditional Japanese-style cuisine served either in room or in the dining hall, excellent bathing facilities specially designed for individuals as well as families, as well as the bus stop just a 2-minute walk from the ryokan from where downtown Hiroshima tourists sights, including the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle etc. are easily accessible, Mitakiso Ryokan is a great place to soak in the essence of the City of Peace, and a traditional Japanese inn expeience as well.
6.Regalo Hotel
Tel: +81-(0)82-224-6300
Location: 9-2, Hashimoto-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Central city location convenient to walk to the JR Hiroshima Station and the Kanayama-cho Station on streetcar/light rail public transportation system, nice decoration with an Italian flair, particularly larger rooms compared to most other budget options in town, friendly staff with reasonable English knowledge, complementary breakfast with both Japanese and American choices, plus an atmospheric Italian restaurant with a japanese touch capitalizes on the impressive rive view, no wonder Regalo Hotel stands out as a nice, affordable budget surprise among most other inexpensive lodgings in town.
7.Rihga Royal Hiroshima
Tel: +81-(0)82-502-1121
Location: 6-78 Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Boasting an unmistakable high-rise exterior designed after the famous Carp Castle of Hiroshima, an unparalleled convenient location in the heart of the city between Hiroshima Castle and the Peace Memorial Park, and directly connected to the Motomachi Cred complex which consists of the Pacela shopping mall and Sogo department store, as well as transport links in and around the city, a sophisticated European atmosphere imparted by the lobby lounge with tall ceiling and circular glass facade, large rooms comes with luxurious furnishings and plenty of features, such as the pictorial maps describing the view, various conference rooms and banquet halls for any successful business meetings and social functions, a wealth of facilities and services befitting an international hotel of the the 21st century, including 8 restaurants, coffee shop, bars and lounges, salon, shopping arcade, babysitting, barber service, health and dental clinic, atrium-style pool with Jacuzzi and sauna, and much more, Rihga Royal Hiroshima is sure to meet the very expectation of your pampering stay.
8.Rijyo Kaikan Hotel
Tel: +81-(0)82-245-2322
Location: 1-5-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
In this mordern triangular-shaped complex which is located close to the Hondori Shopping Arcade, the Peace Memorial Park, the Hiroshima Bus Center as well as major prefectural or national offices, and designed with the primary intention of accommodating government officers, big rooms complete with cheerful atmosphere and modern facilities, comprehensive choice of dining options with varied menus of casual bite as well as fine luncheon and dinner, and function rooms for purposes of parties, forums, wedding receptions or meetings, and the like, can all be expected.
9. Ryokan Sera Bekkan Hotel
Tel: +81-(0)82-248-2251
Location: 4-20 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
A modern ryokan just off Namiki Dori right in the center of Hiroshima's business heart, only 10 minutes walk from the Hondori metro station, Ryokan Sera Bekkan Hotel retains the long-held traditions of an authentic Japanese style inn with an exquisite landscaped front garden, large indoor public baths, simply elegant rooms with tatami floors and shoji screens, yet resemles a city hotel with its 2 lifts, wide corridors, optional western-style breakfasts, as well as the praiseworthy modern conveniences introduced to its rooms, such as the hair dryer and working desk, electronic safe deposit box, individually controlled air conditioning, IDD telephone and Data ports, color TV with satellite channels and internet access.

1.By Air:
Airport:
Hiroshima Airport: located in the city of Mihara, a 50 minute bus ride outside of the city center;
For more detailed information, contact the airport on +81-(0... More>>>

1.By Air:
Airport:
Hiroshima Airport: located in the city of Mihara, a 50 minute bus ride outside of the city center;
For more detailed information, contact the airport on +81-(0)848-86-8151.
Major airlines and destinations:
Air China International (+81(0)82-544-8888, +81(0)120-474-999): Beijing, Dalian.
All Nippon Airways (+81(0)120-029-333): Beijing, Okinawa, Sapporo, Sendai, Seoul, Tokyo;
Asiana Airlines (+81(0)82-246-9900): Seoul;
Bangkok Airways (+81(0)82-545-5066): Bangkok;
China Airlines (+81(0)82-542-0882): Taipei;
China Eastern Airlines (+81(0)82-245-6623): Shanghai;
China Southern Airlines (+81(0)82-504-7910): Dalian, Shanghai;
Continental Airlines +81(0)120-24-2414, +81(0)3-5464-5050): Guam;
Japan Airlines (81(0)120-25-5971, +81(0)6-6344-2355): Sapporo, Tokyo.
Airport Transfer:
Anzen Taxi (0846-22-0842): 30min, 1,000 yen to Takehara Port;
Tomo Tetsudo (084-952-3700): 60min 1,530 yen to JR Fukuyama Station;
Chugoku Bus (084-953-1951): 60min 1,530 yen to JR Fukuyama Station, JR Onomichi Station;
Transport Bureau, City of Kure (0823-25-6723): 90 minutes costing 1,400 yen to JR Kure Station;
Rental car: Mazda (0848-86-9555); Nissan (0848-86-9023), Nippon (0848-86-9919).
Hiroshima Electric Railway/ Hiroden (082-231-5171): 50min, 1,300 yen to Hiroshima Bus Terminal &Hiroshima Station;


2.By Train
JR Hiroshima Station:
Location: 2-37 Matsubara, Hiroshima;
Status : A major stop on the Sanyo Shinkansen line, several regular JR trains.
Contact: 082-261-0020 (Minamiguchi Exit), 082-263-4050 (Shinkansenguchi Exit).
Access from major cities:
Hakata Station: 1hr 25min by Hikari trains, 65 min by Nozomi trains;
Shin Osaka Station: 1hr 45min by Hikari trains, 1hr 19 min by Nozomi trains;
Kyoto Station:. 2hr by Hikari trains, 1hr 36 min by Nozomi trains;
Nagoya Station: 3hr by Hikari trains, or 2hr 12 min by Nozomi trains;
Tokyo Station: 4hr 40min by Hikari trains, or 3hr 51min by Nozomi trains.
Access to downtown:
Streetcar: about 10-15 min, 150 yen;
Bus: about 10-15 min, 200 yen;
Taxi: about 10-15 min 800 yen.

3.By Bus:
Long-distance bus Terminals:
Hiroshima: JR Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima Bus Center;
Fukuoka: JR Hakata Station;
Kyoto: JR Kyoto Station (Karasuma Exit);
Nagoya: Sakae Bus Terminal, JR Nagoya Station;
Osaka: JR Osaka Station, Namba Station;
Tokyo: JR Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit);
Popular Routes:
Hiroshima- Fukuoka: about 4hr, 4,000 yen;
Hiroshima- Kyoto: from 5.5hr, 5,500 yen;
Hiroshima- Nagoya: about 8.5hr, 8,400 yen;
Hiroshima- Osaka: from 5hr, 5,000 yen;
Hiroshima- Tokyo: about 11hr, 11,600 yen;
Major Service Provider:
Chugoku JR Bus, Hiroden, Hiroshima Kotsu; Nankai Bus, Nishinihon JR Bus, JR Kanto Bus, JR Kyushu Bus, JR Tokai Bus, Odakyu, etc.

4.By Ferry
Hiroshima Port:
Contact: +81-(0)82-513-4035
Status: the second most visited by cruise ships in Japan;
Location: Ujinakaigan 3-chome, Minami-ku, Hiroshima;
Destinations: Ferries and hydrofoils for Matsuyama and Imabari on Shikoku, Beppu on Kyushu, Etajima in the Hiroshima Bay, Miyajima and some other islands in the Seto Inland Sea, as well as Pusan and Ulsan in South Korea, Shanghai, Dalian, Qingdao and Ningbo in China, Keelung and Kaohsiung in Taiwan, etc.

1.Time to visit
Best Season:
Autumn: preferably in Sep/Oct, which is quite mild anywhere you go, plus many festivals
Spring: preferably in Mar/Apr (cherry blossom season), and Apr... More>>>

1.Time to visit
Best Season:
Autumn: preferably in Sep/Oct, which is quite mild anywhere you go, plus many festivals
Spring: preferably in Mar/Apr (cherry blossom season), and April/May (the Golden Week).
Public Holidays:
January 1st: New Year's Holiday;
The 2nd Monday of January: Coming-of-Age Day;
February 11th: National Foundation Day;
March 20th: Vernal Equinox Day;
April 29th: Showa Day;
May 3rd: Constitution Memorial Day;
May 4th: Greenery Day;
May 5th: Children's Day;
The 3rd Monday of July: Maritime Day;
The 3rd Monday of September: Respect for the Aged Day;
September 23rd: Autumnal Equinox Day;
The 2nd Monday of October: Health and Sports Day;
November 3rd: Culture Day;
November 23rd: Labor Thanksgiving Day;
December 23rd: The Emperor's Birthday.
Annual Festivals & Events:
Setsubun (Bean-Throwing) Festival: February 3rd or 4th;
Hiroshima Flower Festival: May 3-5, Peace Boulevard;
Daimonji Festival: May (last Saturday. & Sunday), Kabe-cho;
Rice Planting Festival: late May, Chiyoda-cho;
Einari Festival: May 4-5 (lunar calendar), Enryuji Temple at Chuo-dori Ave;
Sumiyoshi Festival: June 16th (lunar calendar), Sumiyoshi Shrine, Kako-machi;
Miyajima Kangensai Festival: June 17th (lunar calendar), Itsukushima Shrine;
Tamatori Festival: July 18 (lunar calendar), Itsukushima Shrine;
Harbor Festival: late July, the Port of Hiroshima;
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony: August 6th, The Peace Memorial Park;
Tanabata (Star) Festival: mid August, various locations;
O-Bon (Latern) Festival: mid August, various locations;
Hiroshima International Animation Festival: every 2 years in late Aug, various theaters in town;
Sake Festival: October, in Higashi east of Hiroshima.

2.Health & Safety
In general:
Hiroshima has a well-established norms to ensure a safe and clean environment;
As with most places in Japan, Hiroshima is much safer than any large Western city;
Violent street crime is virtually non-existent, even late at night, in Horoshima;
No immunizations or health certificates are required for the entry into Japan;
There are mordern hospitals and clinics in Hiroshima which are well-equipped with world-class professional doctors and nurses and high-end scientific technology.
In reality:
Staff at most hospitals and clinics can speak only Japanese;
A doctor's prescription is required for medicines in medical stores;
Women travelling alone should take extra care as they would in their home countries;
Entertainment districts do have their share of infamy, on the streets or in notorious clubs/bars;
Petty theft and scams do sometimes happen in crowded places such as the airport, trains, etc;
Have copies of your travel documents handy, in case you find yourself in surprise police checks;

3.Culture
About the tragedy:
Although the tolerent friendly people in Hiroshima are welcoming tourists with open arms, the average Hiroshima resident, many of which are hibakusha (atomic bomb blast survivors) still living in Hiroshima or the young generations having personal ties to hibakusha, isn't likely to relish talking about it.
If such topic is brought up, by curious fellow tourists, or kids on school groups working on field trips, just come up with your very candid snappy answer, there is no need to shy away from it.
About traditions:
Japanese bath is not for washing but for relaxing, so wash yourself thoroughly beforehand;
Name cards exchange is part of the greeting no matter the meeting is for business or not;
Basic daily etiquette such as greeting with bows are generally expected of foreign visitors;
Slippers for change are normally available at Japanese houses, tatami rooms, washrooms, etc;
Three slices of Koko/pickle or presents consist of four pieces are considered inauspicious;
There's no taboo against slurping your noodle soup, only if you hold the bowl in your hand;
Blowing your nose, sticking chopsticks into the rice or passing something from chopsticks to chopsticks are refrained at the table

4.Useful Phone Numbers
Emergency:
Fire: 119;
Police: 110;
Ambulance: 119.
Police/Emergency Assistance:
Hiroshima City Fire Department: 082-246-8211;
Hiroshima Chuo Police Station: 082-224-0110;
Hiroshima Minami Police Station: 082-255-0110;
Hiroshima Higashi Police Station: 082-258-0110;
Hiroshima Prefectural Police Head Quarters: 082-228-0110.
Hospitals & Meical Centers:
Hiroshima City Hospital: 082-221-2291;
Hiroshima City Asa Hospital: 082-815-5211;
Hiroshima University Hospital: 082-257-5555;
Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital: 082-254-1818;
Hiroshima Municipal Funairi Hospital: 082-232-6195.
Transport & Tickets:
Hiroshima Airport Building Co., Ltd.: 0848-86-8151;
Hiroshima Street Car Telephone Center: 082-242-0022;
Hiroshima Bus Center Information Bureau: 082-225-3133;
Hiroshima Port Municipal Pier Administration Office: 082-251-1218;
Hiroshima Port Prefectural Pier Information Bureau: 082-251-5191;
Hiroshima Station General Railroad Information Bureau (Minamiguchi Exit): 082-261-0020;
Hiroshima Station General Railroad Information Bureau (Shinkansenguchi Exit): 082-263-4050.
Tourists information:
Hiroshima City Tourist Hotel Federation: 082-261-0074;
Hiroshima City Tourist Hotel Federation: 082-296-1022;
Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau: 082-504-2243;
Hiroshima Prefectural Tourist Federation: 082-221-6516;
Hiroshima Prefectural Tokyo Information Center: 03-5333-8550;
Hiroshima Prefectural Osaka Information Center: 06-6345-5821;
Hiroshima City Tourist Information Center (Peace Memorial Park): 082-247-6738;
Hiroshima City Tourist Info Center (JR Hiroshima Station Minamiguchi): 082-261-1877;
Hiroshima City Tourist Info Center (JR Hiroshima Station Shinakansenguchi): 082-263-6822.