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Welcome to Hiroshima!
HIROSHIMA
INTERPRETER & GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Contact Us: higa@urban.ne.jp
FAQs
Where do you recommend to visit in and around Hiroshima other than the Peace Park and Miyajima?
It is difficult to recommend particular spots among so many attractive places, but let us recommend Onomichi and Kurashiki just as examples. Read more
Are there any good hot springs in and around Hiroshima?
Yes, there are several hot springs or spas. Some are available for day-trippers and others are only for overnight visitors. Read more
Where can I withdraw cash in Hiroshima with a credit card issued overseas?
You can withdraw cash at Japan Post Bank ATMs or the ATMs installed at Seven-Eleven Stores. Read more
Is there still radiation in Hiroshima?
It is generally believed there is no residual radiation left in Hiroshima. Read more
What should I do if I have only one day in Hiroshima?
Please check the Model Tours page on our website. Highlights of Hiroshima are definitely two World heritage sites: The A-bomb Dome in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima Island. You should not miss either of them. Visit the Peace Memorial Park together with the Peace Memorial Museum in the morning and in the afternoon go to Miyajima Island.
What is the best way to travel around Hiroshima?
Inside Hiroshima City, the easiest transportation is the streetcar (tram) . You just get on the streetcar and pay 160 yen when you get off. (It costs more if you travel out of Hiroshima City to Miyajima area.)
You can also use Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus (Meipurupu). It stops at 11 major sightseeing spots in Hiroshima City, and costs 200 yen/ride or 400 yen/day. If you have a JR Pass, it's free!
Where is the best area to stay in and around Hiroshima?
It all depends on your plan and interests, but .... Read more
Where do you recommend to have lunch near the Peace Park?
There are so many restaurants near the Peace Park to choose from. These are just a few examples: Read more