[2023] Transportation access information for visiting Hiroshima Prefecture
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Hiroshima Prefecture can be accessed in a variety of ways from within Japan and abroad. The main means of transportation are introduced below.
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Hiroshima Prefecture is not just about the world heritage sites of Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima is full of delicious food! Okonomiyaki, which is synonymous with Hiroshima, fresh seafood such as oysters, octopus, sea bream, and conger eel, Onomichi ramen, which is now nationwide, Hiroshima beef, which is highly regarded for its high meat quality, handmade soba, lemons and oranges, which are the largest producers in Japan.・Abundant food resources such as grapes are unique to Hiroshima. Many events unique to the region are also held, such as the sea festival, kagura, and Mibu flower rice planting. Cycling, trekking, skiing and snowboarding on the Shimanami Kaido will keep you active. Miyajima, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the Atomic Bomb Dome are not the only attractions, and there are many ways to enjoy it.
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- Access by plane
- How to get to Hiroshima from Kansai Airport?
- How can I get to Hiroshima from major cities in Japan?
Access by plane
Hiroshima is home to Hiroshima Airport (Hiroshima International Airport). This airport serves domestic and international flights. Direct international flights are currently in operation to Taiwan, South Korea, Beijing/Dalian, and Shanghai. (As of 2023.9.22)
How to get to Hiroshima from Kansai Airport?
From Kansai International Airport, where many international flights take off and land, Hiroshima can be reached by JR and Shinkansen trains. We also recommend touring routes that include Osaka, Kobe, and Okayama.
How can I get to Hiroshima from major cities in Japan?
Shinkansen trains run from major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka to Hiroshima. From Hiroshima Station, you can access all parts of the prefecture. The Shinkansen is a fast and convenient way to travel within Japan, but if you are traveling from Tokyo to Hiroshima, you can reach Hiroshima in 1 hour and 30 minutes by plane.
Hiroshima Prefecture is not just about the world heritage sites of Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima is full of delicious food! Okonomiyaki, which is synonymous with Hiroshima, fresh seafood such as oysters, octopus, sea bream, and conger eel, Onomichi ramen, which is now nationwide, Hiroshima beef, which is highly regarded for its high meat quality, handmade soba, lemons and oranges, which are the largest producers in Japan.・Abundant food resources such as grapes are unique to Hiroshima. Many events unique to the region are also held, such as the sea festival, kagura, and Mibu flower rice planting. Cycling, trekking, skiing and snowboarding on the Shimanami Kaido will keep you active. Miyajima, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the Atomic Bomb Dome are not the only attractions, and there are many ways to enjoy it.
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