How to Go around Hiroshima

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Here you will find some useful information for visitors to Hiroshima Prefecture.​

・Transportation in Hiroshima Prefecture

・Useful Information

・What to Do in Such a Situation

​Transportation in Hiroshima Prefecture

Taxis

You can request a taxi at the front desk of the hotel.

You can also call a taxi using a taxi app. Download a taxi app of your choice.

 

Hiroshima City Share Cycle Peacecle

Peacecle is a rental bicycle service that can be used in the center of Hiroshima City.

To use, you need to register to become a member.

See below for details on how to use the service.

 

Japan Railways (JR)

 

​Hiroshima Airport Limousine Buses

Limousine buses run from Hiroshima Airport to various destinations in the Prefecture.

・From Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Bus Center

〈Boarding location〉

Hiroshima Airport Bus Stop No. 1

〈Required time〉

Approx. 55 minutes

〈Fare〉 IC cards can be used to pay the fare.

Adults: 1,450 yen, Children: 730 yen　

・From Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit

〈Boarding location〉

Hiroshima Airport Bus Stop No. 2

〈Required time〉

Approx. 50 minutes

〈Fare〉 IC cards can be used to pay the fare.

Adults: 1,450 yen, Children: 730 yen　

See below for details.

 

Streetcars　

How to get on and off a streetcar​

・When getting on

Get on through one of the doors marked ‘Entrance.’ If paying with cash, just get on through the door. If paying with an IC card, touch your card on the card reader located by the door.

　(If paying with cash, do not forget to take a numbered ticket in the following two cases: when getting on at a station on the Miyajima Line and when getting on Route 2 bound for Hiroshima Station at a station on the Inner-city Line.)

・When getting off

　Get off through the door located next to the driver or conductor.

If paying with cash, put the exact fare in the fare box. If you find yourself short of change, use the money changer attached to the fare box in advance.

　If paying with an IC card, touch your card on the card reader. If the balance is insufficient, you can charge your IC card with a 1,000-yen bill.

 

IC card all-door getting on/off service​

On streetcars that display marks of ‘IC card all-door getting on/off service’ at the front of the front car and on all doors, a passenger can get on or off through any door only when paying the fare for one person with an IC card.

Pay the fare by yourself by touching your IC card on the card reader near any door.

However, if the card balance is insufficient or any error occurs, get off through the door located near the driver or conductor.

Fare​

You pay your fare when you get off.

・Inner-city Line・・・Adults: 220 yen, Children: 110 yen

・Hakushima Line・・・Adults: 160 yen, Children: 80 yen

・Miyajima Line: The fare differs depending on the section of the line travelled.

See below for details.

 

Fixed-route Buses

How to get on and off a bus​

・When getting on

If there are two doors, get on through the rear door.

If paying with cash, do not forget to take a numbered ticket. If paying with an IC card, touch your card on the card reader.

・When getting off

If there are two doors, get off through the front door.

If paying by cash, check the fare number on your numbered ticket against the fare table located high on the front window of the bus and put the exact fare in the fare box.

If you find yourself short of change, use the money changer located next to the driver.

If paying with an IC card, touch your card on the card reader. If the balance is insufficient, you can charge your IC card with a 1,000-yen bill.

 

Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus: Hiroshima Meipuru-pu​

This is a loop bus service in Hiroshima City that allows you to conveniently go around sightseeing spots in the center of the City.

The Green route, Lemon route, and Orange route include the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome bus stops.

The Blue route is bound for Hiroshima Port.

・Fare

You pay your fare when you get on.

Adults: 220 yen, Children: 110 yen (Blue route: Adults: 330 yen, Children: 170 yen)

One-day ticket

Adults: 400 yen, Children: 200 yen (*You cannot use a one-day ticket for the Blue route.)

・Boarding location

Hiroshima Station North Exit No. 2 Bus Stop (Regular sightseeing bus stop)

 

Paspy

Paspy is an IC card that can be used on various public transportation systems in Hiroshima Prefecture, such as streetcars and buses.

(Transportation IC cards other than Paspy can also be used on each transportation system. )

You can purchase a Paspy IC card at any of the sales counters or on streetcars and buses.

See below for details.

 

Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass​

ferries (Miyajima Route) within a designated area centered around Hiroshima City.

There are three types of passes: one-day, two-day, and three-day passes.

See below for details.

 

Mobiry

Mobiry is a digital ticket service that allows you to purchase and use tickets of transportation, such as streetcars, buses, and ferries.

You can purchase a Mobiry ticket online using your smartphone. To use, display the ticket on your smartphone and show it to the crew when getting on or off.

See below for details.

Useful Information

Wi-Fi service (HIROSHIMA Free Wi-Fi)

Free Wi-Fi service is available for visitors to Hiroshima.

Register using your email address or Sns authentication, or download and use the Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi app. ​

*There is an upper limit to the connection time and number of connections.

See below for details.

Foreign currency automatic exchange machine

Foreign currency exchange machines are installed at the following locations.

・JR Hiroshima Station: Next to the General Information Center (near the Shinkansen ticket gate)​

　Operating hours: 6:00–24:00, 7 days a week

・Hirogin (Bank of Hiroshima) Head Office: 1st floor ATM/Money Exchange Corner (1-3-8 Kamiya-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City)

　Operating hours: 8:00–21:00, every day

・Hiroshima Sogo Department Store: Main Building 1F, Next to the General Information Center (6-27 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City)

　Operating hours: during the business hours of Hiroshima Sogo Department Store

Manners on public transportation

Please keep in mind the following points when riding a train or bus.

・When a train or bus arrives, wait in line by the door for people to get off before you get on. Make sure to board by following the person in front of you.

・It is dangerous to rush onto the train or bus just before departure. Please allow plenty of time to get on board.

・Refrain from talking in a loud voice or talking on your mobile phone. Such actions may annoy those around you.

　Furthermore, please follow the request by transportation companies to take measures against infectious diseases, such as wearing a mask.

・The backpack carried on your back may hit the person behind you. When it is crowded, be sure to carry it in front of your body.

・When crowded, put your luggage on your lap or at your feet, not on the seat next to you.

・Yield priority seats to the elderly, people with physical disabilities, expectant mothers, and other passengers who need a seat.

Traffic rules

In Japan, pedestrians walk on the right side of the road while cars and bicycles drive on the left.

Obey the traffic lights when walking on the road.

(At pedestrian traffic lights, the green light indicates that pedestrians can proceed to cross the road while the red light indicates that they must not cross the road.  When the green light flashes, do not start crossing the road.  If you have already started crossing, continue walking quickly to the other side or stop crossing and go back.)

Public bathrooms in Japan

There are public bathrooms in various places, such as parks, stations, and shops, which can be used basically free of charge.

Toilet paper dissolves in water, so flush it away after use.

Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper to prevent toilet clogging.

Some bathrooms are equipped with warm-water washing toilet seats.

Tap water in Japan

Tap water in Japan is safe and drinkable as it is.

Moreover, drinking water can be purchased at supermarkets, convenience stores, vending machines and many other locations.

Smoking on the street

In Hiroshima City, areas deemed particularly requiring prevention of acts of causing harm to others through smoking have been designated as smoking-restricted areas. In such areas, smoking is prohibited at outdoor public places unless the administrator of the venue has installed ashtrays.

In the City center, the following areas have been designated as smoking-restricted areas: the area around Hiroshima Station, Kamiya-cho/Hacchobori, the area around Hiroshima Castle, Chuo (Central) Park, and Peace Park. We ask you to be careful where you smoke.

When you smoke outside the smoking-restricted areas, use a portable ashtray to collect your cigarette butts. Additionally, we request you refrain from smoking while walking. Such an action is extremely dangerous as the burning tip of your cigarette may harm other people around you.

Littering

Do not litter roads with cans, cigarette butts, or other trash. Dispose of them properly in a trash bin.

Tips and consumption tax

Tipping is not required in Japan. However, some restaurants may charge a service charge.

Currently, the consumption tax is 10%. (The consumption tax is 8% for food and beverages excluding alcoholic beverages and eating out.)

Fee for plastic bags

In Japan, a fee is charged for plastic shopping bags to curb the excessive use of plastics.

If you request a plastic shopping bag at a store, you may be charged a fee in addition to the price of your purchased items.

We appreciate your cooperation in reducing the use of plastics by using your own bag on a daily basis.

 

What to Do in Such a Situation

Emergency Contacts

​Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

​Police

​〈Phone number〉

１１０

Fire and Emergency Services

​​〈Phone number〉

１１９

「Japan　Visitor　Hotline」（JNTO Call Center）

The JNTO Call Center provides support in the event of an emergency, such as illness or disasters, as well as general information for tourists.​

​〈Phone number〉

050‐3816‐2787

〈Supported languages〉

English, Chinese, Korean

 

Illness/Injury

Medical institutions that accept non-Japanese

You can search for medical institutions that accept non-Japanese on the following website.

 

Finding Information in the Event of a Disaster

Visitors can find information on the following sites and apps in the event of a disaster.

​Websites

JNTO Global Site​

This is the official website of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

Check weather advisories and information on transportation services in the event of a disaster by navigating to the “Japan Safe Travel Information” page from the “Important Notice” section on the site. ​

 

Japan Meteorological Agency 

This site provides information on weather, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and other natural events.

 

App

​The Japan Official Travel App sends alerts and notifications on early earthquake and tsunami warnings and other natural disasters in Japan, as well as helpful information on what to do in the event of an emergency.

​Download this free app for use during your stay in Japan.

Japan Official Travel App​

 

Safety　Tips

・iPhone

​・Android

 

Twitter

Japan　Safe　Travel

The JNTO official Twitter account provides information needed in the event of a natural disaster.

Twitter account：@JapanSafeTravel〈External website〉​

 

Disaster prevention information in Hiroshima Prefecture

Click here for information on disaster prevention in Hiroshima Prefecture.