How to get to city centre Hiroshima from Hiroshima Airport

From first-floor arrivals to the bus stop for your destination

1. After completing the immigration procedures, go to the arrival lobby on the 1st floor. The international and domestic arrival lobbies are both on the 1st floor. For international flights, clear customs and follow the bus signs. Some facilities are currently in temporary operation due to terminal construction, so please use the guide map on the first floor. Don't just follow the store locations shown in old photos. Current first floor guide map Please use
2. Check the bus destination and bus stop number first. In the official bus stop information, number 1 is for Bus Centre via Nakasuji, number 2 is for Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit, number 4 is for Shiraichi/Saijō Station, and number 5 is for taxi. The bus to the centre departing at 09:30, 13:05, and 18:15 passes through Hiroshima Station, so you must take number 2. Even though they are bound for the same bus centre, these three buses do not stop at Nakasuji. Official boarding point information In
3. Please prepare a cash ticket or support card/digital ticket. Cash users purchase a ticket appropriate for their destination at the ticket machine in the first floor lobby. The one-way ticket to the station or bus centre is 1,500 yen for adults and 750 yen for children. You can compare ticket machine credit card payment, supported transit IC, supported card contactless payment and MOBIRY TRAVEL digital ticket. Suica, ICOCA, etc. can be used, but PiTaPa is not accepted for Hiroden and Geiyo services. IC charging is not possible on these two companies' buses, so fill up the balance in advance. Ticket machine in the first floor lobby Buy a ticket appropriate for your destination at
4. Leave your luggage and look at the destination in front of the bus. Limousine buses have unreserved seats and if they are full, you must check the next bus. Place the suitcase in the trunk according to the driver's instructions, and carry valuables, breakable items, and mobile batteries with you. For large or special baggage, check the operator's baggage regulations first. When you arrive, collect your luggage and then go to the station entrance or bus centre exit. Operator baggage regulations Check

Compare times and rates according to accommodation and the next schedule

The times below are travel times in the car. It does not include the final section including baggage retrieval, walking inside the station, waiting for transfer, and accommodation. Buses and taxis may take longer depending on congestion and road restrictions. This is a one-way ticket for an adult without a pass.

JR fares via Shiraichi and JR fares connecting to Miyajima are based on the JR West regular fare table and are not limited express or Shinkansen fares. Check the actual fare and drop-off address of the shared taxi and the total hire car amount on the reservation screen. JR West Japan regular fare table

Airport and city transfer map

This is a conceptual diagram of the movement path. Dotted lines and arrows connect travel sequences and are not actual rail or bus road routes. See the difference in location in the entire airport view, and check the last section with the airport terminal, city centre, and Miyajima zoom buttons.

The pins on the map are reference points for finding the surroundings of the facility and are not the coordinates of the measured platform. The airport pin is a map link location on the official website. The individual GPS coordinates of buses 1, 2, and 4 and taxi 5 were not taken randomly as they were not confirmed as public data. Check the actual boarding location using the number in the text and the official airport guide map. Please follow the official guide below for indoor floor numbers, exits, and elevators. The base map was created by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI), and the dotted guidance was created by JapanLiveNow. External guides do not duplicate photos but link to the official original text.

1. Airport 1st floor arrival hall → Ticketing and payment preparation
2. No. 2 to the station / No. 1 to the regular bus centre → Each destination
3. Accommodation near the station or bus centre 3rd floor → ground/accommodation
4. Walking to the Atomic Bomb Dome and the park / Transferring to Miyajima by rail or ferry

Check whether your accommodation at Hiroshima Station is north or south.

Buses to Hiroshima Station · 広島駅 arrive at the drop-off area at the North Shinkansen Exit (新幹線口). If it is a hotel in the north, pick up your luggage and move towards the accommodation address.

For lodgings in the south and in front of the station, you must go from the north to the south through the free passageway of the station. If you consider the north and south exits of the station as the same exit, you can go back with your luggage.

The city tram currently runs on the second floor of the South Station building. Check the passage connecting JR and the North Exit on the official Hiroden station and boarding area guide map, which has changed since opening in August 2025. Don't follow the pictures of the old overground train platform outside. For large luggage, use the elevator on the information map and move in the direction of ‘路面電車／Tram’ on the sign. Hiroden official station and boarding point guide map Check

If you are going to an accommodation near Kamiyacho or the Atomic Bomb Dome, compare the Miyajimaguchi/Nishihiroshima direction on Line 2 or the Eba direction on Line 6. Don't mistake lines 1 and 5 for going to the Atomic Bomb Dome. The regular cash/support IC fare is 240 yen for adults on all trains, so choose the stop closest to your accommodation first. Simply compare your destination with the boarding/disembarking/payment information and the station departure timetable. Boarding and disembarkation and payment information · Station departure timetable You can compare the destinations in

If you are around Kamiyacho, start by getting off at the bus centre.

Hiroshima Bus Centre · 広島バスセンター is a terminal on the 3rd floor of the Sogo Hiroshima branch. The itinerary for lodgings around Kamiyacho · 紙屋町, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the north side of the park is comparable to the route of taking the train back from the station. ‘Bus Centre’ does not refer to the bus stop in front of Hiroshima Station.

After picking up your luggage, go to the ground level following the passage/elevator signs at the disembarkation area on the terminal guide map on the 3rd floor. Platform number 2 back to the airport is the departure location, so don't assume that the arriving bus will necessarily stop at that number. If your accommodation is near Hondori or Hatchobori, enter your address to check the walking route from the drop-off point to your destination. Don’t start walking towards the Atomic Bomb Dome just by looking at the name of the accommodation. 3rd floor terminal guide map From the drop-off area in

The official walking guide from Bus Centre → Atomic Bomb Dome is about 5 minutes. Consider this time based on ground travel, and add the time to come down from the 3rd floor, crosswalk, and luggage movement separately. Bus Centre → Atomic Bomb Dome Walking Directions Bus Centre → Atomic Bomb Dome Walking Directions

Cross the bridge from the Atomic Bomb Dome to Peace Memorial Park

Atomic Bomb Dome · 原爆ドーム and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park · 平和記念公園 are not in the same spot. If you walk southwest from the bus centre, you will first approach the Atomic Bomb Dome. According to Hiroshima City guidelines, the dome is viewed from outside the enclosure and is not allowed inside. Hiroshima City Information According to

You can enter the northeastern part of the park by crossing the Motoyasu Bridge · 元安橋 on the south side of the dome. Move further south along the trail to the cenotaph and Peace Memorial Museum. Official city information is that it takes about 10 minutes from the bus centre to the park, but the final section varies depending on the facility to be visited. Use the park's official map to identify cenotaphs and museums. Park official map

If you take the train from the station, get off at the Atomic Bomb Dome Front · Genbaku-dome-mae · 原爆ドーム前 stop and walk toward the dome. This is a different stop from the railway station, JR Hiroshima Station. In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome → Park Memorial Monument Walking Directions In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome → Park Memorial Monument Walking Directions

There is also an alternative to transfer to JR at Shiraichi Station.

Shiraichi Station · 白市駅 is a JR Sanyo Main Line station outside the airport terminal. Take the Geiyo Bus from No. 4 outside the first floor and get off at Shiraichi Station, then transfer to the JR toward Hiroshima/Iwakuni. Check your destination to make sure you don't take the opposite direction, Mihara/Fukuyama.

Bus tickets can be purchased separately at the airport ticket machine, and JR tickets can be purchased separately at the station.

Adult bus 490 yen + JR local train 860 yen = 1,350 yen. The bus takes about 13 to 14 minutes based on the current route chart, and the train according to the airport connection table takes about 45 to 48 minutes to Hiroshima.

In addition to the on-board journey time for buses and trains, the time to collect luggage from the bus and walk to the station, moving to the ticket gate and platform, and waiting time for the train are added. Buses run as follows: 09:05 → 09:19, 10:00 → 10:13, and there is also a time slot after 12:15 at 14:15, so it should not be thought of as a constant short interval.

Geiyo's revised table on March 29, 2026 distinguishes between the 07:20 weekday bus and the weekend/holiday schedule. The JR connection table at the airport would direct you to, for example, 10:00 airport → 10:13 Shiraichi → 10:27 train → 11:12 Hiroshima. Including the 14-minute transfer wait, the total is 72 minutes, and you could miss this train if there is a connection delay. We can't say for sure that this is always the best route, which is faster or cheaper than a direct bus. Revised table on March 29, 2026 · JR connection table

Do not assume that this bus has a trunk like a limousine bus. First, determine whether you can transfer with your luggage, and check the Geiyo user guide for cash and IC payments and child fares. The last bus and last departure are separate, so if you arrive late, check the last departure information below first. Guide to using Geiyo

To get to Miyajima, you need to get off at the station and transfer to the ferry.

1. Get off at the north side of Hiroshima Station by airport bus. Pick up your luggage and go to the JR conventional line ticket gate. This is not a route to take the Shinkansen.
2. Take the JR Sanyo Main Line towards Iwakuni. Get off at JR Miyajimaguchi Station · 宮島口駅. The ferry operator's access information indicates that it takes about 28 minutes from Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station. For JR local trains, adults pay 420 yen separately from the airport bus. Ferry operator access information
3. Go to the Miyajimaguchi Ferry Terminal in front of the station. Allow about 5 minutes on foot from the JR station exit to the seaside terminal, plus waiting for baggage, signals, and ticketing. The official directions are to go through the underpass under the national highway. If stairs are too much for you, check out the official route for using the elevator. Hiroden Miyajimaguchi · Hiroden-miyajima-guchi · 広電宮島口 is a separate train terminus and is not on the same platform as JR Station. Official travel route using elevators Check out
4. Check the ferry ticket and cross to Miyajima Island. The fares and last ferry on this page are based on JR Miyajima Ferry. Boarding takes place at the counter, ticket machine, or support IC, and on-board journey time is approximately 10 minutes. It is 200 yen for adults plus 100 yen visit tax upon entry, making it 300 yen. The combined cost of the airport bus and JR train is 2,220 yen, and not all sections are included in the airport bus ticket. Do not mix timetables with other ferry companies.

When you land at Miyajima · 宮島, check the remaining walking and transportation from the island's ferry terminal to your accommodation. If you have a lot of luggage or are arriving late, check with your accommodation in advance about check-in deadlines and whether they accept shuttle service. JR Miyajimaguchi Station → Ferry Terminal Directions JR Miyajimaguchi Station → Ferry Terminal Directions

Last buses from the airport and onward city connections

The airport informs you that bus departure times may change depending on aircraft arrival status, but this does not mean that you will have to wait for all delayed flights or that you will be guaranteed the last seat. Please judge by the time you arrive at the boarding point after completing immigration, baggage, and customs, not the landing time. Also check the terms of use and refund of tickets already purchased at the place of purchase.

When going from Hiroshima Station towards Kamiyacho and Atomic Bomb Dome

The Hiroden Station departure table (revised on March 28, 2026) shows the last stop at 22:33 for Line 6 bound for Eba and 23:09 for Line 2 bound for Hatsukaichi on all weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Line 2 23:09 does not go to Miyajimaguchi. Even if you pass through the Atomic Bomb Dome/Kamiyacho section, you must check the destination stop and notices for the day's operation. You cannot take the 22:33 train from the last airport bus that arrives at 22:45. Please calculate the extra time to collect luggage at the north-exit bus drop-off point → cross the station → reach the level 2 tram platform.

How to get to Miyajima Island accommodation on the same day

JR Ferry's normal operation schedule is Miyajimaguchi → Island, last stop at 22:42, Island → Miyajimaguchi, last stop at 22:14. There is a separate table for peak season and year-end and New Year holidays, so check the operation calendar for your travel date. The last airport-to-city bus reaches the city at 22:45, so it cannot be connected because it is already after the last island-bound ferry at 22:42. Even if the last JR train is late, it doesn't mean you can get to the island. Regular ferry timetable

In the JR official timetable on October 5, 2026, the last departure passing Hiroshima → Miyajimaguchi will depart at 00:04 the next day, and Miyajimaguchi time is 00:31. But you have to go much earlier to catch the last boat. The train departing at 22:00 in the same table is marked as 22:27 at Miyajimaguchi, and the train departing at 22:20 on the same table is marked as 22:47, which is already past the last departure time. 22:00 One-way connection is not guaranteed as you only have 15 minutes to walk from the station to the terminal, purchase tickets, and board. Check the timetable for your travel date again, and choose the train ahead if you have a lot of luggage or are travelling for the first time. JR official timetable for October 5, 2026

The last departure to Miyajimaguchi on Line 2 is currently at 22:31 on the Hiroshima Station departure schedule, but if it departs at that time, it will not be able to connect to the 22:42 ferry. The last departure/tram and the last ferry to the island must be judged separately.

When choosing via Shiraichi as an alternative to the last departure

Geiyo’s current ticket’s last stop from Airport to Shiraichi is 21:50 → 22:03. Check separately by date whether it connects from Shiraichi to JR. The airport connection table shows an example of transferring from this bus to a train at 22:11 and arriving in Hiroshima at 22:56, but connection is not guaranteed in case of flight, bus, or train delays.

If the airport bus has finished, please inquire about dispatch at the official taxi stand number 5 outside the first floor or at the reservation office. Just inform the accommodation of your delayed arrival and show them your exact address. Once you arrive in the city centre, check the remaining walking distance and arrival/departure times from your accommodation. If there is a delay due to heavy rain, fog, or traffic control, check the airport traffic status, JR service notices, Hiroden service notices, and highway control information. Airport traffic conditions · JR operation notice · Hiroden operation notice · Highway control information Check

Compare separate costs for taxis, reserved vehicles, and hire cars.

On-site taxi number 5 is outside the first floor of the airport. The reserved flat rate is not automatically applied to regular metered taxis. Check the vehicle type, luggage storage space, and toll road/night costs before getting on the car.

Daiichi Kotsu's official reservation flat rate table is 16,000 yen for Airport → Higashi Ward, 18,000 yen for Minami Ward, and 17,000 yen for Naka Ward. Toll road costs are separate, and the reservation fee is the same both late at night and early in the morning. The north of the station is Higashi Ward, the south of the station is Minami Ward, and the area around the Bus Centre and Atomic Bomb Dome is Naka Ward, but you must check the actual accommodation address and applicable area with the reservation office. Conditions vary depending on transit point, vehicle type, and availability. This pre-booked fare does not apply automatically to ordinary metered taxis. Daiichi Kotsu Official Reservation Flat Rate Table

The hire car counter has been moved to RENT-A-Car.Port のりんちゃい instead of the previous 1st floor lobby. According to the airport's official handover information, it is about a 3-minute walk past the pedestrian bridge connecting the second floor of the terminal. Take the elevator in the arrival hall to the 2nd floor and find the counter of the company you reserved. In case of international flight delays, check with the company for pick-up deadline, licence/payment documents, and luggage space for each vehicle type. Parking and toll fees for city accommodation are calculated separately from vehicle fees. Airport official handover information According to

Official ticket/reservation information appropriate for the route

In this guide, we did not include a confirmed affiliate purchase link for the Hiroshima Airport section. Below are general official links for the operator/airport. Bus seats or delayed connections are not guaranteed just because you purchase a ticket online. Check the ticket's destination and usage start/cancellation conditions on the purchase screen.

Getting from Hiroshima Airport, Frequently asked questions

Official sources and confirmation dates

Checked October 5, 2026. Check based on the applicable period for buses, the revised table on March 28, 2026 for trams, and the travel date operation calendar for ferries. Walking suggestions and map connections are editorial guidance to help you get around and are not real-time directions.

• Airport: Hiroshima Station timetable for October 1-24
• Airport: Bus centre-bound timetable and transit stop
• Hiroshima Bus: Reservation, payment, and operation notice
• Operator: Limousine Bus October 2026 PDF
• Airport: Information on bus stops 1, 2, 4, and 5
• Airport: Currently 1st floor arrival hall/construction area
• Airport: Bus ticket machine
• Geiyo Bus: Shiraichi Station route and payment
• Geiyo Bus: Timetable revised on March 29, 2026
• Airport: JR connection ticket from Shiraichi Station to Hiroshima/Iwakuni
• JR West: Search times and fares by date
• JR West: Sanyo Main Line downbound timetable for October 5, 2026
• JR West: Regular fare table for March 2026
• Hiroden: Currently Hiroshima Station 2nd floor platform
• Hiroden: Cash/regular IC fare and boarding and disembarkation
• Hiroden: Hiroshima Station Timetable revised on March 28, 2026
• Bus Centre: 3rd floor terminal guide map
• Hiroshima City: Atomic Bomb Dome access and viewing range
• Hiroshima City: Access to Peace Memorial Park
• JR Miyajima Ferry: Station → Terminal → Ship order
• JR Miyajima Ferry: Fares and Miyajima visit tax
• JR Miyajima Ferry: Same-day operation calendar/last ferry
• JR Miyajima Ferry: Suitcase/Wheelchair travel route
• Airport: Reserve shared taxi to Miyajimaguchi
• Daiichi Kotsu: Reservation flat-rate taxi by city area
• Airport: Hire car port pickup location
• Airport: Traffic operation status
• JR West: Hiroshima area operation status
• NEXCO West: Expressway control and congestion
• MOBIRY TRAVEL: Official Digital Ticket
• Hiroden: Bus transportation terms and baggage regulations