Impact of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima and Information on Traffic Restrictions
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Due to the G7 Hiroshima Summit to be held from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21, the following access restrictions will be in place during, before, and after the Summit.
Those who are planning to visit Hiroshima for sightseeing, business, or other reasons during this period are requested to consider these circumstances and, if necessary, revise their travel plans or change the timing of their visit.
Restrictions on Access to Peace Memorial Park (Including the Atomic Bomb Dome) and Closure of Park Facilities
Period of restricted access and closure
Thursday, May 18, 12:00 noon – End of events related to the Summit (scheduled for Sunday, May 21)
Facilities to be closed
（１）Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
（２）International Conference Center Hiroshima
（３）Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Rest House
（４）Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Reference: Hiroshima City（Japanese）
Restrictions on Access to Miyajima and Closure of Facilities
Restrictions on access to Miyajima (current schedule)
In principle, only those who have been issued a resident ID card by the government will be allowed to enter the island between 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 18 and 14:00 on Saturday, May 20.
Facilities to be closed
（１）Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Shrine, Hokoku Shrine [Senjokaku], Treasure Hall)
Period: Friday, May 19 – Saturday, May 20, around 14:00
（２）Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima History and Folklore Museum, Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center
Period: Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21
Reference: Hatsukaichi City（Japanese） Itsukushima Shrine（Japanese）
Other Facilities
Access to other facilities where heads of state and other dignitaries visit may also be restricted to ensure their safety, allowing only those concerned to enter.
Traffic Restrictions
During the following period, including the days of arrival and departure of the heads of state and other dignitaries, large-scale traffic restrictions will be enforced on expressways and public roads in accordance with their travel as follows. As a result, it will be difficult for personal and business vehicles, as well as public transportation such as buses and trains, to travel or operate as usual.
Period of traffic restrictions
From Thursday, May 18 to Monday, May 22, during the time of travel of heads of state and other dignitaries*
*Traffic restrictions will be enforced during the time of travel of heads of state and other dignitaries (approximately 15 minutes). The specific date, time, and route of traffic restrictions will be announced by the Hiroshima Prefectural Police on the day or the day before. Restrictions may last for a long period of time if the travel is continuous.
Reference: Hiroshima Prefectural Police（Japanese）
Bus (Route Bus, Highway Bus, Hiroshima Airport Limousine Bus) and Streetcar Operations
Due to the effects of the traffic restrictions and traffic volume control measures, some bus and streetcar services in Hiroshima will operate on temporary schedules or be suspended. The information will be announced on the websites of public transportation operators, etc.
（１）Hiroshima Airport Limousine Bus
Due to traffic restrictions on the Sanyo Expressway and around Hiroshima Airport, all limousine bus services between Hiroshima Airport and Hiroshima City/Kure/Saijo/Takehara/Fukuyama will be suspended.
From any of these places to Hiroshima Airport and vice versa, please use trains on the JR Sanyo Main Line and the shuttle bus between Shiraichi Station and Hiroshima Airport.
Reference: Hiroshima Prefectural Bus Association（Japanese）
（２）Streetcars
| Operation date | Basic operation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 18 | Saturday/holiday schedule | Line 3 will be suspended between Nisseki-byoin-mae and Hiroshima Port during the daytime. |
| Friday, May 19 | Saturday/holiday schedule | Line 3 will be suspended from the daytime to the last service. |
| Saturday, May 20 | Saturday/holiday schedule | Line 3 will operate only in the early morning hours and will be suspended after that. |
| Sunday, May 21 | Saturday/holiday schedule | Line 3 will operate only in the early morning hours and will be suspended after that. |
| Monday, May 22 | Saturday/holiday schedule | Line 3 will be suspended between Nisseki-byoin-mae and Hiroshima Port during the daytime. |
*Line 3…Hiroden-nishi-hiroshima — Kamiya-cho-nishi — Hiroshima Port
*Due to traffic restrictions, significant delays, suspension of service, or change of destination may occur without notice for times and routes other than those listed above.
Reference: Hiroshima Electric Railway Co., Ltd.（Japanese）
Period
From Thursday, May 18 to Monday, May 22 in principle, with different periods for some routes. For details, please check the information announced by each public transportation operator.
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Expected impact during and around the summit (Citizens Council for the Hiroshima Summit)