Hiroshima Station: Gateway to Peace and Progress
Experience Hiroshima: Begin your journey at the central station, seamlessly connecting you to history, culture, and modern city life.
Hiroshima Station is more than just a transport hub; it's a symbol of Hiroshima's resilience and modernization. Rebuilt after the atomic bombing, it now seamlessly connects the city with the rest of Japan via the Shinkansen and local lines, offering a modern gateway to Hiroshima's rich history and vibrant present.
A brief summary to HIROSHIMA STATION
- ２番３７号 Matsubaracho, Hiroshima, Matsubaracho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, JP
Local tips
- Utilize the Tourist Information Center near the Shinkansen exit for maps, guidance, and travel advice in multiple languages.
- Consider purchasing a Japan Rail Pass if you plan to travel extensively by Shinkansen.
- Explore the underground walkway connecting the North and South entrances for a variety of dining and shopping options.
- Take advantage of the station's accessibility features, including elevators and accessible restrooms.
- If heading to the Peace Memorial Park, consider the streetcar (lines 2 or 6) or the Meipuru-pu sightseeing loop bus for convenient access.
Getting There
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Walking
From Hiroshima Station to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a 35-minute walk. Head west from the station, following the main road. Pass the Enko River, continuing straight. The park will be on your left. No costs involved.
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Public Transport
To reach the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park from Hiroshima Station, take the Hiroshima Electric Railway (streetcar) lines 2 or 6 from the tram stop at the South Exit. The ride to Genbaku-Domu Mae (Atomic Bomb Dome) stop takes about 15 minutes and costs ¥240. Alternatively, take the Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus (Meipuru-pu) from the North Exit. A single ride is ¥400, or a one-day pass is ¥1,000.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available at both the North and South exits of Hiroshima Station. A taxi ride to the Peace Memorial Park takes approximately 3 minutes and costs between ¥1300 and ¥1700. The base fare for a taxi in Hiroshima is ¥620, with an additional charge of ¥500 per kilometer.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
HIROSHIMA STATION
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Main Gate
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Step through history at Hiroshima Castle's Main Gate, a beautifully reconstructed entrance to the past.
Gate Bridge
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Hiroshima Castle Eastern Small Tower Ruins
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1-chōme-5-3 Ōtemachi
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Hypocenter
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A somber memorial marking the point directly below the atomic bombing, a place for reflection and remembrance in Hiroshima.
Shirakami-sha Shrine
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Former place of Kokutaiji Temple and Atago Pond
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Mahatma Gandhi Statue
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The Atom bomb struck Jizōson
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Reflect on Hiroshima's history at the Atom Bomb Struck Jizōson, a symbol of peace and resilience in the face of devastation.
A-Bomb victim-The monument of Hiroshima
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A solemn memorial in Hiroshima dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing, urging peace and remembrance for a world without nuclear weapons.
Hiroshima World Heritage River Cruise
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一般社団法人広島県観光連盟
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Memorial Tower Dedicated to Mobilized Students
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Unmissable attractions to see
Okonomiyaki Workshop-Studio OKOSTA
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「HIROSHIMA」文字モニュメント
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Futabanosato Daini Park
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カープロード
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Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine
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Kinko Inari Shrine
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Assumption of Mary Cathedral
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ソメイヨシノ標本木
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Mt. Kifuku
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Kokokyo Bridge
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Seifukan
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Shukkeien Garden
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超然居
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Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
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Peace Pagoda
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Essential places to dine
Reichan Hiroshima
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Sky Restaurant and Lounge L&R
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Sushitei Hikarimachi
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Roopali Indian Restaurant
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Kodama
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Zona Italia in Centro
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Sanbi
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Casino
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Teppanyaki DONTOKO Hatchobori
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Momonoki
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Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori
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Masui
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Gonokawa
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Seasonal cuisine Nakashima
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
ekie Hiroshima
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PLAZA at ekie Hiroshima
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Fukuya Hiroshima station square store
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Big Front Hiroshima
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EKICITY Hiroshima
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Gemisch
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ジョンブリアン
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MITSUKOSHI Hiroshima Store
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Yamada Denki
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Tiffany & Co. Hiroshima Hatchobori Fukuya Store
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Cartier Fukuya Hatchobori Store
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SAISON FACTORY
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
mugi (クラフトビールバー)
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FOUQUE
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Bar Suizokukan 酔族館
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Bar Alegre
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段原Little Standard 靴を脱いで寛ぐStyle
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Hiroshima 1923 High Ball Bar
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BAR KAWASAKI
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Bar Kirkwall
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THE GS BAR
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BARCOS International Club
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Bar the Lounge Top Note
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Molly Malone’s
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Flat Sake Bar
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