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 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hiroshima, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Hiroshima
Plane
When flying to Hiroshima, you’ll arrive at Hiroshima (HIJ), which is located 27 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hiroshima from New Zealand departs from Palmerston North and takes around 30h 30m.
Train
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Hiroshima. The train station in Hiroshima is called Hiroshima, and is located 1.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hiroshima is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 174 miles from Hiroshima. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Osaka.
Airlines serving Hiroshima
Where to stay in Hiroshima
Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include J-Hoppers Hiroshima Guesthouse and Ikawa Ryokan. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hiroshima, with prices from $44 to $338 per night. Naka Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hiroshima are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hiroshima
Most booked hotels in Hiroshima
Hiring a car in Hiroshima
Hiring a car in Hiroshima costs $116 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay $1.91 per litre in Hiroshima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.83 and $30.43. The most frequently booked car type in Hiroshima is Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.