When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Now in Hiroshima—:—Sunrise—:—Sunset—:—
March–May, October–November. Cherry blossoms in spring, maple foliage in autumn; summers are humid, winters mild and dry.
Warmest in Hiroshima: Aug (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: Jul (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Daily Spend in USD
Budget
Budget
$55/day
Mid-range
$130/day
Luxury
$350/day
- Budget $55/day ≈ €48 · £41 · ₹5,250 · A$79 · C$78
- Mid-range $130/day ≈ €115 · £97 · ₹12,500 · A$185 · C$185
- Luxury $350/day ≈ €305 · £260 · ₹33,500 · A$505 · C$495
Converted at ECB reference rates, refreshed daily.
Okonomiyaki dinners run a few dollars; Miyajima ryokan stays push the luxury tier.
With Kids
Family Travel
Peace Memorial Museum (heavy but important), Miyajima deer-feeding, an okonomiyaki-making class.
Together
Couples Travel
A Miyajima overnight ryokan, a Peace Park sunset moment, a Saijo sake-brewery district day trip.
On Your Own
Solo Travel
Hostels near the station are good; English support in Peace Park; easy day trips by JR Pass.
Food
What to Eat
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Layered (not mixed) — pancake, noodles, cabbage, pork, egg on a hot iron plate.
- Oysters. Local Hiroshima oysters — grilled, fried, or in hotpot, especially in winter.
- Anago meshi. Saltwater eel over rice — a Miyajima ferry-port specialty.
- Momiji manju. Maple-leaf shaped sweet bean cakes — Miyajima souvenir, sold in every shop.
Transportation
Getting Around
Trams and JR trains cover the city; the JR ferry reaches Miyajima in 10 minutes.
The JR Pass covers the ferry to Miyajima — use it the same day as Peace Park to save.
Where to Base Yourself
Neighborhoods
- Peace Park. Central memorial district — the A-Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum.
- Hatchobori. Shopping centre — okonomiyaki streets, department stores, the tram hub.
- Miyajima. Sacred shrine island a ferry away — the famous floating torii gate.
Get Your Bearings
Hiroshima Map & Walking Distances
City centerNeighborhoodsClick the map to enable scroll zoom
- Peace Parkneighborhood14 min walk from center
- Hatchoborineighborhood22 min walk from center
- Miyajimaneighborhood2.8 km from center
What to Know
Safety
Extremely safe. Real hazards are summer heat in the Peace Park and high-tide bullishness of Miyajima deer.