Hiroshima travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hiroshima
With a population of 1.14 million, Hiroshima is the largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hiroshima deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hiroshima
If you’re looking for affordable options, 日本料理 みつき - オリエンタルホテル広島 (田中町6-10 オリエンタルホテル広島22f) and Legare Di Acquapazza (上八丁堀4-1 アーバンビューグランドタワー アランビック 2f) are great picks.
When to visit Hiroshima
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hiroshima in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hiroshima, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Hiroshima
Plane
When flying to Hiroshima, you’ll arrive at Hiroshima (HIJ), which is located 27 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hiroshima from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 33h 55m.
Train
The train station in Hiroshima is called Hiroshima, and is located 1.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Hiroshima is to pick up a car rental from Osaka, which is about 174 miles from Hiroshima. You’ll find branches of ORIX Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Osaka.
Airlines serving Hiroshima
Where to stay in Hiroshima
Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $71 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hiroshima, with prices from $28 to $214 per night. Naka Ward is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hiroshima are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hiroshima
Most booked hotels in Hiroshima
Renting a car in Hiroshima
Renting a car in Hiroshima costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Hiroshima.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Hiroshima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Hiroshima is Mini (Toyota Noah or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.