HIJ → Choose the arrival stop for your hotel

How to get to downtown Hiroshima from Hiroshima Airport

For a hotel near Hiroshima Station, choose the station-bound bus, which arrives on the north side. For Kamiyacho or the Atomic Bomb Dome, choose Hiroshima Bus Center on Sogo Department Store's third floor. Both routes cost ¥1,500 one way for adults. Check your hotel's address before choosing a stop.

Hiroshima Airport · 広島空港 (HIJ) is outside the city center and has no terminal railway station. Bus rides take about 50 minutes to Hiroshima Station or 55 minutes to the Bus Center via Nakasuji. Add time for immigration, baggage claim, customs and waiting for a bus.

Official sources reviewed 2026-10-05 · City limousine bus timetable October 1-24, 2026 Times are JST. For travel after this period, check the new timetable.

Accommodation near the station/JR transfer →Accommodations around Kamiyacho and Bus Center →Atomic Bomb Dome/Peace Memorial Park →To Miyajima Island accommodation →

From first-floor arrivals to your boarding stop

Complete arrival formalities and enter the first-floor arrivals lobby. Both international and domestic arrivals are on this floor. International passengers also clear customs before following the bus signs. Terminal construction has temporarily moved some facilities; use the current floor map rather than shop locations in old photos. Current first-floor map ↗
Choose the stop for your route: 1 for Hiroshima Bus Center via Nakasuji, 2 for Hiroshima Station's Shinkansen Exit, 4 for Shiraichi/Saijo and 5 for taxis. The 09:30, 13:05 and 18:15 Bus Center services run via Hiroshima Station and use stop 2, not stop 1. Those three do not stop at Nakasuji. Official boarding stops ↗
Buy a ticket at a first-floor lobby machine if paying in cash, or prepare a supported card or digital ticket. Station and Bus Center fares are ¥1,500 for adults or ¥750 for children. Options include machine credit-card payment, supported transit IC cards, supported bank-card contactless and MOBIRY TRAVEL digital tickets. Hiroden and Geiyo accept cards such as Suica and ICOCA but not PiTaPa, and do not offer IC top-ups on the bus. Add balance beforehand. Ticket machines and payment ↗
Check the destination before loading your bags. General limousine seats are unreserved; if full, check the next departure. Load suitcases as the driver directs and keep valuables, fragile items and power banks with you. Ask about oversized or special baggage. Collect every bag after arrival before walking onward. Operator baggage rules ↗

Compare times and rates according to accommodation and the next schedule

The table shows ride times and adult one-way fares without a pass. Add baggage collection, station walks, transfer waits and the final trip to your hotel. Traffic and road restrictions can lengthen bus or taxi rides.

Comparison from HIJ Airport to accommodation and Miyajima
Transportation	Actual drop-off point	Adult one-way fare (JPY)	Ride time	Transfer	Reservation	Large luggage	Best suited to
Station-bound limousine bus	Hiroshima Station North Shinkansen Exit	1,500 yen	Approximately 50 minutes	None; final hotel trip is additional	Non-reserved seats, no general reservations	trunk; Carry valuables and batteries	Station North/JR transfer
To Bus Center (via Nakasuji)	Third-floor terminal at Sogo Hiroshima	1,500 yen	Approximately 55 minutes	None; descend to street level	Non-reserved seats, no general reservations	trunk; Retrieve luggage after disembarking	Kamiyacho and the Atomic Bomb Dome area
Bus Center via station (three listed departures)	Via the north side of the station → Bus Center 3rd floor	1,500 yen	Approximately 65 minutes	Same bus	09:30·13:05·18:15; non-reserved seats	Same bus trunk	When a listed departure suits your arrival
Shiraichi Bus＋JR Local Train	JR Hiroshima Station	490+860=1,350 yen	Bus 13-14 minutes + Train 45-48 minutes	Shiraichi 1 time; Separate movement and waiting	No regular ticket seat reservations	Carry bags from bus to JR platform	When the bus and train schedules connect
Airport bus + JR + JR ferry	Miyajima Ferry Terminal	1,500+420+200+visit tax 100=2,220 yen	50 minutes + approx. 28 minutes + approx. 10 minutes	Two vehicle transfers; walking and waiting are additional	No regular ticket seat reservations	Baggage transfer on each transfer	Miyajima Island accommodation; Check the last island-bound ferry
Shared taxi to Miyajimaguchi	Miyajimaguchi drop-off point specified in reservation	3,900~4,000 yen; ferry separate	Approximately 60 minutes to Miyajimaguchi	1 ferry to the island	WEB 30 minutes before departure; Capacity: 9 people	Check size and quantity when making a reservation	When daytime arrival/reservation connection is correct
Reserved flat-rate taxi (Daiichi Kotsu)	Confirmed city address	Higashi Ward 16,000 yen / Minami Ward 18,000 yen / Naka Ward 17,000 yen; Toll fee separate	By route/road situation	None	Confirmation of advance reservation/application	Check space by vehicle type	Get off in front of the station/city center accommodation door
Rent a car	Accommodation parking lot	Separate vehicle, insurance, toll road, and parking fees	Pickup procedures, route and traffic	Vehicle pickup required	Check reservation and pickup time by company	Loading space by vehicle type	When driving outside the city center

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. Please check the actual fare and drop-off address of the shared taxi and the total rental car amount on the reservation screen. JR West Japan regular fare table

Divide into airport → city center and city center → destination.

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 full airport view, and check the last section with the zoom button to Hiroshima Airport/City/Miyajima.

Blue: station-bound busOrange: To Bus CenterGreen: JR railwayPurple: tramGray: WalkTeal: ferry

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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. Please 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.

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

Hiroshima Station: north-side arrival or south-side hotel?

Hiroshima Station · 広島駅 airport buses arrive at the north-side Shinkansen Exit (新幹線口). Collect your bags and follow your hotel's address if it is on the north side. For a south-side hotel, use the public passage through the station; the two exits are not the same place.

Since the August 2025 opening, Hiroden trams board on the second floor of the south-side station building. Follow the current JR-to-tram passage and elevator guidance, not photos of the old outdoor platforms. Look for 路面電車 / Tram signs. Current Hiroden station and boarding map ↗

For Kamiyacho or the Atomic Bomb Dome, compare route 2 toward Miyajimaguchi/Nishi-Hiroshima or route 6 toward Eba. Routes 1 and 5 do not provide this Dome connection. The standard cash or supported-IC adult fare is ¥240. Choose the stop for your hotel's address, then check boarding, payment and departure instructions. Using Hiroden trams ↗ · Station departures ↗

Kamiyacho hotels: arrive at Hiroshima Bus Center

Hiroshima Bus Center · 広島バスセンター is on the third floor of Sogo Hiroshima. For Kamiyacho · 紙屋町, the Atomic Bomb Dome or the park's north side, compare this arrival with a tram transfer from Hiroshima Station. The Bus Center is not the station-front bus area.

Collect your bags and follow the third-floor terminal map's passage and elevator signs to street level. Stop 2 is for airport-bound departures, not a guaranteed arrival bay. For a Hondori or Hatchobori hotel, use its actual address rather than automatically heading toward the Dome. Third-floor terminal layout ↗

The official Bus Center–Dome walk is about five minutes at street level. Add the trip down from the third floor, crossing waits and time with bags. Bus Center → Atomic Bomb Dome ↗

From the Atomic Bomb Dome to Peace Memorial Park

The Atomic Bomb Dome · 原爆ドーム and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park · 平和記念公園 are separate places. Walking southwest from the Bus Center brings you first to the Dome. The city's guidance says it is viewed from outside the enclosure; visitors cannot enter it. Hiroshima City Dome guidance ↗

Cross Motoyasu Bridge · 元安橋 south of the Dome to enter the park's northeast side, then continue south toward the cenotaph and Peace Memorial Museum. The city gives about 10 minutes from the Bus Center to the park, but the final distance depends on which facility you visit. Official park map ↗

From Hiroshima Station, take a suitable tram to Genbaku-dome-mae · 原爆ドーム前, then walk toward the Dome. This is a tram stop, not JR Hiroshima Station. Genbaku-dome-mae → park cenotaph ↗

Alternative: bus to Shiraichi, then JR

Shiraichi Station · 白市駅 is a JR Sanyo Main Line station outside the airport. Take Geiyo Bus from airport stop 4 to Shiraichi and change to JR toward Hiroshima/Iwakuni, not the opposite Mihara/Fukuyama direction. Buy the bus ticket at the airport machine and the JR ticket separately at the station.

The adult total is ¥490 for the bus + ¥860 for a regular JR train = ¥1,350. Bus rides take about 13–14 minutes, and the airport connection table shows roughly 45–48 minutes by train to Hiroshima. Add unloading bags, walking, tickets and the train wait.

The schedule has gaps: examples include 09:05 → 09:19 and 10:00 → 10:13, while a 12:15 departure is followed by 14:15. Do not assume a frequent, regular interval. Geiyo's March 29, 2026 timetable also distinguishes a weekday 07:20 bus from weekend and holiday service.

One published connection is airport 10:00 → Shiraichi 10:13, then JR 10:27 → Hiroshima 11:12: 72 minutes including a 14-minute transfer. A delay can break it, so the route is not automatically faster than a direct bus. Geiyo timetable ↗ · Airport JR connections ↗

Do not assume the bus has limousine-style luggage storage. Check Geiyo's baggage, cash/IC and child-fare rules and whether you can manage the station transfer. Last bus and train times must be checked separately. Geiyo route information ↗

Miyajima: bus, JR and a separate ferry

Take the airport bus to Hiroshima Station's north side, collect your bags and find the conventional JR gates, not the Shinkansen gates.
Take the JR Sanyo Main Line toward Iwakuni to Miyajimaguchi Station · 宮島口駅. The ferry operator gives about 28 minutes for the ride; the adult JR fare is ¥420, separate from the airport bus. Ferry operator's station access ↗
Walk about five minutes toward the seaside ferry terminal, adding time for bags, crossings and tickets. The official route uses the underpass beneath the national highway; consult its elevator route if needed. Hiroden Miyajimaguchi · 広電宮島口 is a separate tram terminus. Accessible terminal route ↗
Buy a JR Miyajima Ferry ticket at the counter or machine, or use a supported IC card. The crossing takes about 10 minutes. The adult fare is ¥200 plus the ¥100 visitor tax when entering the island. Airport bus, JR, ferry and tax total ¥2,220 one way. The bus ticket does not cover them all; do not mix different ferry operators' timetables.

At Miyajima · 宮島, check the final walk or transfer to your hotel. Confirm late check-in and any hotel pickup, especially with bags. JR Miyajimaguchi → ferry terminal ↗

Check the last airport buses and onward city connections separately

Airport → City: Published timetable for October 1–24, 2026, common for all days, JST
Airport departure direction	Last departure → arrival	Remaining moves
No. 2 → Hiroshima Station	21:55→22:45	Check the station/accommodation on foot or by taxi
No. 1 → Bus Center	21:50→22:45	3rd floor → move to ground and accommodation

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, arriving at 22:45. Allow time to collect luggage at the north-side bus arrival and reach the second-floor tram platforms.

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 please check the operation calendar for your travel date. The final airport bus reaches the city at 22:45, after the 22:42 island-bound ferry has already departed. These services cannot connect. 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 train 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 JR train departing at 22:00 in the same table is marked as 22:27 at Miyajimaguchi, and the JR train departing at 22:20 on the same table is marked as 22:47, which is already past the last departure time. The 22:00 train does not guarantee a ferry connection 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 traveling for the first time. JR official timetable for October 5, 2026

The last train 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 train or tram and the last ferry to the island must be judged separately.

If you are considering the last bus via Shiraichi

The last airport-to-Shiraichi bus in Geiyo's current timetable is 21:50 → 22:03. Check the JR connection for your travel date. 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. Tell your hotel you will arrive late, and show the driver its exact Japanese address. Once you arrive in the city center, check the remaining walking distance and your hotel's check-in and entrance-access hours. 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

Taxis and rental cars: check the full cost

The taxi stand is stop 5 outside the first-floor arrivals area. The reserved flat rate is not automatically applied to regular metered taxis. Before boarding, check the vehicle's luggage capacity, tolls and any late-night charges.

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 reserved flat-rate fare remains 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 Center 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 operator's booked fares do not apply to every taxi at the airport stand. Daiichi Kotsu Official Reservation Flat Rate Table

The rental 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, license/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

Official tickets and reservations

The links below go to the airport or transport operators, not affiliate booking products. Bus seats or delayed connections are not guaranteed just because you purchase an online ticket. Check the ticket's destination and usage start/cancellation conditions on the purchase screen.

Official ticket purchase information — MOBIRY TRAVEL Official Reservation Information — Miyajimaguchi Shared Taxi Official reservation information — flat-rate taxi Official company information — car rental

Getting around Hiroshima Airport, Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Hiroshima Airport to the city?

For Hiroshima Station hotels, take a limousine from stop 2 to the north-side Shinkansen Exit. For Kamiyacho or Bus Center hotels, use stop 1 for the usual Bus Center route. Adult fares are ¥1,500 either way; rides take about 50 minutes to the station or 55 minutes to the Bus Center via Nakasuji. Add arrival formalities and waiting.

Should I choose Hiroshima Station or Hiroshima Bus Center?

The station bus arrives at the north-side Shinkansen Exit. The Bus Center is on Sogo Hiroshima's third floor, convenient for Kamiyacho and the Atomic Bomb Dome/Peace Memorial Park area. The 09:30, 13:05 and 18:15 Bus Center departures run via Hiroshima Station and use airport stop 2 instead of the usual stop 1.

Can I take a train directly from the airport?

No station is inside the terminal. Take Geiyo Bus from stop 4 to Shiraichi for ¥490, then a JR Sanyo Main Line regular train toward Hiroshima for ¥860: ¥1,350 total. Buy bus and train tickets separately. Rides take about 13–14 and 45–48 minutes, plus transfers and waiting, so this is not always faster than a direct bus.

Do I need to reserve the airport bus?

General station- and Bus Center-bound limousine seats are unreserved. If full, check the next departure. A digital ticket does not reserve a seat. Wheelchair-accessible seats require separate advance telephone reservations. The Miyajimaguchi shared taxi is a different service with online booking requirements.

How do I reach the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park?

From the Bus Center's third floor, reach street level and walk southwest to the Dome, about five minutes under the city's guidance, plus elevators and bags. Cross Motoyasu Bridge to enter the park's northeast side. From Hiroshima Station, take a suitable route 2 or 6 tram from the second-floor platforms to Genbaku-dome-mae and walk.

How do I reach Miyajima?

Take the airport bus to Hiroshima Station, JR Sanyo Main Line toward Iwakuni to Miyajimaguchi, walk to the terminal and take the ferry to Miyajima. The adult total using JR Miyajima Ferry is ¥1,500 bus + ¥420 train + ¥200 ferry + ¥100 visitor tax = ¥2,220. Transfers and waits are additional. A reserved shared taxi to Miyajimaguchi is a daytime alternative.

What if I miss the last airport bus?

The October 1–24, 2026 timetable lists last airport departures at 21:55 for Hiroshima Station and 21:50 for the Bus Center. Flight delays may adjust departures, but boarding is not guaranteed. If buses have finished, ask at first-floor taxi stand 5 or your reserved-car provider and contact your hotel. The last city arrival is too late to connect with the last Miyajima ferry.

Official sources and confirmation dates

Official sources reviewed October 5, 2026. Use the bus timetable covering your travel date, the tram timetable revised March 28, 2026, and the ferry operating calendar for your date. Walking suggestions and map connections are editorial guidance to help you get around and are not real-time directions.