Hiroshima, Japan

Cruises to Hiroshima

Hiroshima - a city on the shore of the Seto Inland Sea, known worldwide as a symbol of peace and human resilience. The administrative center of the prefecture of the same name sits in the delta of the Ota River, on the southern coast of Honshu Island, in the Chugoku region. In just a few decades, a city left in ruins by the 1945 atomic bombing grew into a modern metropolis of wide boulevards, tram lines and parks, and its Peace Memorial Park now welcomes millions of visitors from around the world every year. 
For a cruise passenger, Hiroshima is a port of call: ships neither begin nor end their voyages here, but stop for a single call as part of Sea of Japan itineraries, round-the-world voyages, or Asian cruises linking Yokohama, Kobe, Fukuoka and Nagasaki. In fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 – March 2025), the Port of Hiroshima welcomed a then-record 69 cruise ship calls, and fiscal year 2025 is expected to bring 110 calls — a new record that reflects the port's rapidly growing popularity among cruise lines. 🚢

📋 Before you go ashore in Hiroshima for a few hours' call, here's what you need to know:
🇯🇵 Country: Japan
📍 Region: Hiroshima Prefecture, Honshu Island, Chugoku region
👥 Population: about 1.2 million residents (metro area — about 2 million)
📐 Area: 906.5 km²
🗣️ Languages: Japanese (official); English is spoken in tourist areas and at the cruise terminal
💴 Currency: Japanese yen (¥)
🕐 Time zone: JST (UTC+9); Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so it is 6 hours ahead of Kyiv in summer and 7 hours ahead in winter
☀️ Climate: humid subtropical, with mild winters (+3…+10 °C) and hot, humid summers (+26…+33 °C); the tsuyu rainy season runs from June to July, and typhoon season from August to October
✈️ Nearest airport: Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) — about 50 km from the city center, roughly a 50-minute ride by limousine bus (there is no direct rail link)
⚓ Official name of the cruise port: Hiroshima Port Ujina Passenger Terminal (Ujina pier), plus the newer, deeper-water Itsukaichi pier
🗺️ Port berths: Ujina — 280 m long, 10 m alongside depth; Itsukaichi — 430 m long, 12 m depth, able to accommodate liners of up to 100,000 GT

🏛️ The history of Hiroshima — from a daimyo's castle to a city of peace
⏳ Over 400 years between a castle and an atomic upheaval
Hiroshima's history begins in 1589, when the influential daimyo Mori Terumoto, one of the Five Elders (Go-Tairo) serving Toyotomi Hideyoshi, founded a castle on a sandy island in the delta of the Ota River. A fortified castle town grew up around the fortress within a few years, and by the end of the Edo period the city was home to around 70,000 people, making Hiroshima one of the leading trading centers of western Japan. It officially became a city on April 1, 1889; port construction was completed that same year, and rail service began in 1894. By the early 20th century, Hiroshima had grown into an important military and industrial hub of the Chugoku region.
☢️ August 6, 1945 — the day that changed history
On the morning of August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb ever used in warfare was detonated roughly 600 meters above the center of a city that was then home to about 420,000 people. Hiroshima was reduced to scorched earth, and the only structure left standing near the hypocenter was the ruined former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall — known today as the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome). In 1949, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Law was enacted, launching the city's systematic reconstruction. In 1980, Hiroshima was designated an ordinance-designated city, and in 1996 both the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Itsukushima Shinto shrine on Miyajima Island were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today Hiroshima stands as a symbol of the movement for nuclear disarmament: the city has been visited by U.S. President Barack Obama (2016) and Pope Francis (2019), and in 2023 it hosted the G7 leaders' summit.
🏯 Carp Castle — the heart of the old city
Hiroshima Castle, founded by the same Mori Terumoto between 1589 and 1599, has long been known to locals as “Rijo” — “Carp Castle.” Its main keep was destroyed in the same 1945 atomic bombing, and a 26.6-meter reinforced-concrete replica was rebuilt in 1958; today it houses a museum devoted to the city's history before World War II.

⚓ The Port of Hiroshima — gateway to the Seto Inland Sea
📊 Scale and structure of the port
Hiroshima's cruise port comprises two separate berth complexes. The Ujina pier (Hiroshima Port Ujina Passenger Terminal) sits just 3 km from the city center and serves as the main passenger terminal, from which ferries also depart for the nearest islands, including Miyajima. The newer Itsukaichi pier, opened in 2014, is longer and deeper, and can accommodate the largest cruise ships of up to 100,000 GT. Both terminals are equipped with barrier-free access for passengers with reduced mobility, currency exchange, free Wi-Fi and luggage lockers.

🚢 How many liners the port receives
In fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 – March 2025), the Port of Hiroshima logged 69 cruise ship calls — a record at the time, reflecting the recovery in demand for cruises in Japan. For fiscal year 2025, local authorities are forecasting as many as 110 calls — a new all-time record for the port.

🏢 Which cruise lines call at Hiroshima
Ships that regularly dock in Hiroshima include Celebrity Cruises (Celebrity Millennium), Princess Cruises (Diamond Princess), the Japanese liner Asuka III, Silversea, Swan Hellenic, Windstar Cruises, Azamara, Lindblad Expeditions (National Geographic Resolution), Viking Ocean Cruises, Holland America Line, and the residential ship The World. It's worth remembering that Hiroshima operates exclusively as a port of call — cruises that include this stop depart from Yokohama, Tokyo, Kobe or Osaka, or form part of longer itineraries around Asia and around-the-world voyages. 🌏

💡 Interesting facts about Hiroshima and its port
A few lesser-known details make for a fuller picture of the city:
☢️ The Atomic Bomb Dome is the only structure that survived almost intact near the epicenter of the 1945 blast. It was deliberately left in that state as a memorial to the tragedy and a warning against nuclear weapons.
🐟 Hiroshima Castle's nickname — “Carp Castle” (from the Japanese for “carp,” koi) — gave its name to the city's beloved baseball team, the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
⛩️ The wooden torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island is considered one of the “Three Views of Japan” (Nihon Sankei), alongside Matsushima and Amanohashidate. The present gate was built in 1875, stands roughly 16 meters tall and weighs 60 tons; at low tide, visitors can walk right up to its base across the exposed seabed.
🍳 Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is its own culinary tradition: unlike the Osaka version, the ingredients here (cabbage, yakisoba noodles, egg, and meat or seafood) are layered rather than mixed together. More than twenty such restaurants operate under one roof at “Okonomimura,” a building in the city center.
🚗 Hiroshima is home to the headquarters of automaker Mazda: its free museum offers a tour straight through the assembly line, where real cars are built every day.
🕊️ In 2023, Hiroshima hosted the G7 leaders' summit — world leaders visited the Peace Memorial Park together.

📍 Hiroshima's top sights — must-sees for cruise passengers
A cruise ship's call in Hiroshima usually lasts from 8 to 12 hours, though longer calls do occur. You'll find a detailed list with addresses and opening hours in the “Top Sights and Places of Interest” section; below is a brief overview of the landmark spots that define the city.
🕊️ Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome — a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1996) and the symbolic heart of modern Hiroshima, with its museum, the Peace Bell and the Children's Peace Monument.
⛩️ Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island — a famous shrine with a wooden “floating” torii gate that appears to rise straight out of the sea at high tide; another UNESCO site, reached by ferry.
🏯 Hiroshima Castle (“Carp Castle”) — a rebuilt reinforced-concrete replica of the original 16th-century fortress, with a museum of the city's history and an observation deck on the top floor.
🌳 Shukkeien Garden — a traditional Japanese garden founded in 1620 by the feudal lord Asano Nagaakira; miniature mountains, valleys and ponds stocked with carp and turtles recreate landscapes in miniature.
🍳 Okonomimura — a multi-story “okonomiyaki quarter” with more than twenty eateries serving Hiroshima's signature dish right before your eyes.
🚗 Mazda Museum — a free tour of the automaker's main factory and museum, headquartered right here in Hiroshima.

✨ Why visit Hiroshima on a cruise
Hiroshima is a port that combines deep historical significance with genuinely practical convenience for a short call.
First, the logistics are compact: the main Ujina pier is just 3 km from the center, and the Peace Memorial Park, the city's foremost landmark, is a short tram or taxi ride away. 🚋
Second, it offers a uniquely rich combination of experiences in a single call: in just a few hours you can visit the site of the atomic tragedy and rebirth, then take a ferry to the fairy-tale island of Miyajima with its sacred torii gate standing in the sea. ⛩️
Third, Hiroshima is increasingly featured on itineraries around Japan and Asia, so even a brief stop here becomes a full cultural experience you'll remember for a lifetime. 🌊

The cruise specialists at Four Gates Group will help you choose the right ship and itinerary that includes a call at Hiroshima, advise on Japanese visa arrangements and documentation, and offer exclusive rates from the leading cruise brands we work with as a priority partner in Ukraine. 🤝

ℹ️ Please note: the information on this page is provided for general reference and is accurate as of the date of publication. Prices, schedules, routes and visiting conditions may change without notice. Please confirm current details with your Four Gates Group cruise specialist or on the official websites of the venues concerned.

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How to Get to the Cruise Terminal in Hiroshima

Hiroshima — a city that's easy to reach from anywhere in Japan, but the route from the airport or the train station to the actual cruise pier has a few quirks of its own. Cruise ships dock at the Port of Hiroshima, located a few kilometres from the city centre and the historic Peace Memorial Park, so it's worth planning your route to the terminal in advance. Below is a verified, step-by-step guide with every transfer option, current prices and tips from the cruise specialists at Four Gates Group. 🎯

📍 Where exactly is the cruise port of Hiroshima
The Port of Hiroshima (Hiroshima Port) welcomes cruise ships at two berths, located in different parts of the city:

⚓ Ujina Pier — the main cruise terminal, where most ships calling at Hiroshima dock:
• Official name: Ujina Passenger Terminal (宇品旅客ターミナル) / Ujina Foreign Trade Wharf
• 📌 GPS address: 1-13-26 Ujina Kaigan, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-0011
• 📐 Berth: 280 m long, 10 m deep
• 🚶 Distance to the city centre: about 3 km to the Peace Memorial Park
• The terminal sits right next to the final stop of the «Hiroshima Port» streetcar line, so getting there by public transport is very convenient

⚓ Itsukaichi Pier — a secondary terminal, used mainly for larger ships or on days when Ujina is occupied:
• 📌 Location: Saeki-ku district, the western part of Hiroshima, closer to Miyajima Island
• 📐 Berth: 430 m long, 12 m deep (accommodates ships up to about 100,000 GT)
• 🚶 Distance: about 6–8 minutes by taxi to JR Itsukaichi Station, about 20 minutes to Miyajimaguchi, about 30–45 minutes to central Hiroshima (depending on traffic)

❗ Important: the berth for your specific ship is always listed in your cruise voucher. Check it 48–72 hours before your call — the assigned berth can change depending on the ship's size and how busy the port is. On days when large ships are in port, private vehicle access near the berths may be restricted.

✈️ From Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to the cruise terminal
The international Hiroshima Airport is located about 50 km east of the city centre (in the town of Mihara). The airport has no direct rail link, so the main ways to get to the port are taxi, a private transfer, or a limousine bus combined with the streetcar.

🚕 Taxi — the fastest option
Taxis queue up right outside the arrivals hall.
• Travel time: 50–60 minutes (depending on traffic)
• Cost: usually 15,000–20,000 yen for a regular metered taxi; fixed-rate fares («定額タクシー») are also available, ranging from 13,400–22,700 yen depending on the destination area
• Payment: cash or card (accepted by most taxis)
💡 Tip from Four Gates: tell the driver which pier you need — Ujina or Itsukaichi — as soon as you get in, since they're in different parts of the city.

🚐 Private transfer — the most comfortable option
If you're travelling as a family, a group, or with a lot of luggage, this is the best choice. A driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign, helps with your suitcases and takes you straight to the right berth.
• Benefits: fixed price, flight monitoring, no waiting in the taxi queue, drop-off right at your ship's berth
🤝 Four Gates Group arranges private transfers for its clients — simply share your flight number when booking your cruise, and your cruise manager will quote the cost based on the vehicle type and the berth.

🚌 Limousine bus + streetcar — the budget option
Hiroshima Airport has no direct bus to the cruise port, so you'll need to change transport once. It's the cheapest way, but not the most convenient with heavy luggage.
Route:
1️⃣ Board the limousine bus to JR Hiroshima Station (departs right outside the arrivals hall)
2️⃣ Ride for about 50 minutes to the Shinkansen exit of Hiroshima Station
3️⃣ Transfer to a streetcar (Hiroden) on line 1, 3, 5 or 7 — the final stop «Hiroshima Port» is right at the Ujina terminal
Cost:
• Limousine bus: about 1,370 yen one way
• Streetcar: 220 yen with an IC card / 240 yen for a paper ticket
• Total: about 1,600 yen per person
Travel time: roughly 1 hour 30 minutes – 1 hour 40 minutes
⚠️ Important: this route doesn't work for Itsukaichi Pier — from the airport it's more convenient to take a taxi or a private transfer there directly.

🚄 From JR Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen) to the cruise terminal
If you arrive in Hiroshima by Shinkansen bullet train (Sanyo Line) from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto or Fukuoka, you'll land at the city's main station — JR Hiroshima. It's just a few streetcar stops from Ujina Pier.

🚋 Streetcar (Hiroden) — the most popular option:
• Lines: 1, 3, 5 or 7 — all run to the final stop «Hiroshima Port» (U18), located right next to the Ujina terminal
• Travel time: 30–37 minutes
• Cost: 220 yen with an IC card (ICOCA, Suica and others) or 240 yen for a paper ticket
• One-day streetcar pass: 700 yen (350 yen for children)

🚕 Taxi:
• Travel time: 15–20 minutes
• Approximate cost: about 2,000–2,500 yen

💡 Tip: if your ship is docked at Itsukaichi Pier, it's more convenient to take a taxi directly (about 30–45 minutes depending on traffic) — there's no direct streetcar connection there.

🏙️ From central Hiroshima to the cruise terminal
If you spent a night or a few days at a hotel in the city centre, there are several ways to reach Ujina Pier:

🚋 Streetcar (Hiroden) — the most convenient option from downtown:
• Lines 1, 3, 5 and 7 run to the final stop «Hiroshima Port»
• Travel time: 15–20 minutes from central stops (Hondori, Genbaku Dome-mae)
• Cost: 220–240 yen

🚕 Taxi from your hotel
• Travel time: 10–15 minutes
• Approximate cost: about 1,500–2,000 yen

🚶 Walking from the Peace Memorial Park — theoretically possible, but impractical with suitcases:
• Distance: about 3 km
• Time: 35–40 minutes
• Not recommended in hot weather or with heavy luggage

🚲 Bicycle: Hiroshima runs a city-wide bike-sharing scheme called Peacecle, and one of its docking stations is located right at the Ujina terminal — a great option if you're travelling light and enjoy an active day out.

🚗 By car — parking near the port
If you're arriving at Ujina Pier by your own or a rented car, there are two official parking lots next to the terminal:

🅿️ «Hiroshima Minato Park» parking (広島みなと公園駐車場):
• Capacity: 350 spaces (60 of them reserved for monthly permit holders)
• Address: Ujina Kaigan 1-chome, Minami-ku, Hiroshima
• Hours: open 24 hours, every day

🅿️ «Hiroshima Port Sanbashi» parking (広島港桟橋駐車場):
• Capacity: 110 spaces
• Address: Ujina Kaigan 3-chome, Minami-ku, Hiroshima

💶 Rate (the same at both lots): the first hour is free, then 100 yen for every 30 minutes, capped at 1,000 yen per day. A 50% discount applies for passengers with disabilities. Bicycle parking is free.
💡 Tip: for space availability and reservations, call the company that manages the port facilities: 082-250-7160.

🅿️ Itsukaichi Pier: this is mostly an industrial area, and on days when large ships are in port, private vehicle access south of the coastal Rinko Road is restricted. Driving your own car here isn't recommended — it's better to take a taxi from JR Itsukaichi Station.

♿ Accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility
The Ujina terminal is fully adapted for passengers with limited mobility:
✅ The terminal is barrier-free: ramps and lifts throughout
✅ There's a multipurpose bathroom for wheelchair users
✅ A nursing room for parents with young children is available
✅ Terminal staff assist with boarding and disembarkation — let your cruise line know about your needs in advance
✅ Free luggage lockers and an ATM are available on site
✅ Parking offers a discount for holders of a disability ID

⏰ When to arrive at the cruise terminal
For the vast majority of cruises, Hiroshima is a port of call (a one-day stop with no passenger embarkation or disembarkation), and only rarely a port of departure or arrival. So the time you need to be at the terminal depends on the type of your stop:

🕐 If Hiroshima is a port of call (the most common case): you need to be back on board 60–90 minutes before the ship's stated departure time, as listed in the day's onboard programme. Being late means catching up with the ship at the next port at your own expense.
🕐 If Hiroshima is a port of embarkation or disembarkation (much rarer): check-in desks usually open 2–3 hours before departure, and the boarding deadline is 60–90 minutes before the ship sails. Since Hiroshima only serves as a turnaround port on rare occasions, always confirm the exact check-in schedule and berth in your Four Gates Group cruise voucher.

💡 Insider tips from the Four Gates Group experts
Over years of working with Asian cruises, our specialists have gathered tips that will save you time and stress in Hiroshima:

⛴️ Take the direct high-speed ferry to Miyajima right from the port. High-speed boats (Setouchi SeaLine, Aquanet) run regularly from Ujina Pier to Miyajima Island — the trip takes about 30–45 minutes and costs roughly 2,200–2,300 yen one way. It's more convenient than going via Hiroshima Station.

💳 Get an IC card (ICOCA) as soon as you land. You can use it to pay on streetcars, buses, ferries and in many shops — it makes getting around the city much faster.

🎫 The combined «streetcar + ferry» ticket for 900 yen is worthwhile if you're planning to explore the city by streetcar and sail out to Miyajima on the same day.

🚌 For a trip into the centre, use the «Meipuru-pu» sightseeing loop bus, which runs from Hiroshima Station via the Peace Memorial Park and the museums — 220 yen per ride or 400 yen for a day pass.

💴 Carry cash in small denominations. Although card payments are becoming more common, cash is still the most reliable way to pay on streetcars, ferries and at smaller establishments.

📱 Download apps in advance: Google Maps with an offline map of Hiroshima, and Google Translate with the Japanese language pack — English isn't spoken everywhere in the city.

🅿️ Confirm your berth in advance. Ujina and Itsukaichi are different parts of the city with very different logistics, so your route and travel time will vary significantly depending on where your ship docks.

📞 Contacts for Hiroshima's cruise terminals
Hiroshima Port Authority (city division): 082-504-2337
Ujina Terminal (reception): 082-251-5191 / 082-251-0165
Port parking (ひろしま港湾管理センター): 082-250-7160
Prefectural Port Authority (Itsukaichi Pier): 082-513-4033
Hiroden streetcar call centre: 0570-550-700 (daily 6:30 am–9:00 pm)
Taxi dispatch (cooperative): 082-255-0050
Emergency services in Japan: police — 110, ambulance and fire — 119
Four Gates Group cruise specialists (24/7 for clients): +38 097 653 05 53

Cruise logistics in Hiroshima might look more complicated because of the distance and the two possible berths, but the city actually has a clear and predictable transfer system — the key is simply knowing in advance which terminal your ship will use. The cruise experts at Four Gates Group support our clients at every stage: from choosing the best flight to Hiroshima to arranging a private transfer with a name sign in the arrivals hall. Get in touch with our manager — and your day in Hiroshima will start completely stress-free. 🛳️✨

ℹ️ Please note: the information on this page is for general reference and is accurate as of the date of publication. Prices, schedules, routes and visiting conditions may change without notice. Please confirm current details with your Four Gates Group cruise specialist or on the official websites of the relevant venues.

FOUR GATES GROUP — Cruises from the Professionals

Top Attractions and Places in Hiroshima: A Complete Guide for Cruise Travelers

Hiroshima — a city where history is felt at literally every step: home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island), a memorial park that welcomes more than a million visitors from around the world every year, and an island the Japanese have called one of the “Three Views of Japan” for centuries. A cruise ship's call at Hiroshima usually lasts 8 to 10 hours, so the key is dividing your time wisely between the city and the island. Hiroshima's port has a special advantage: a high-speed boat departs straight from the cruise terminal's own pier to Miyajima — no other major Japanese city offers travelers such convenience. Below is a verified guide to the key attractions, with up-to-date 2026 prices, opening hours, and precise directions from the cruise port of Hiroshima (Ujina) to each site. 🎯

⛩️ 1. Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine
💡 Interesting facts and background:
Miyajima is a tiny island in Hiroshima Bay that has officially been considered sacred for over 500 years. Its main landmark is the Shinto Itsukushima Shrine with its giant “floating” torii gate, 16.6 meters tall, standing right in the water 200 meters from shore. At high tide, both the gate and the shrine itself appear to float above the sea; at low tide you can walk right up to the gate across the exposed seabed. ⛩️
🔹 The shrine's terrace was built on stilts over the water — so as not to “defile” the island's sacred ground with human structures.
🔹 Together with the surrounding forest, Miyajima has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 — the very same year as the Atomic Bomb Dome.
🔹 About 500 wild sika deer live on the island — they roam the streets freely and are considered messengers of the gods, though officially they are wild animals and feeding them is prohibited. 🦌
🔹 Burying the dead and giving birth on the island are both forbidden — a tradition meant to preserve the “purity” of the sacred land that is still partly observed today.
🔹 The main torii gate was last restored in 2022 — the large-scale work took more than three years and cost several million dollars.

📜 History:
The first shrine on this site was built as early as 593, but the complex took its current form in 1168, when the powerful military leader Taira no Kiyomori rebuilt it in the “shinden-zukuri” style — the same style used for aristocratic residences in the capital, Kyoto, at the time. The wooden torii gate seen by visitors today was erected in 1875 — the eighth gate on this spot, as earlier ones were periodically destroyed by storms or rotted away in the salt water. The gate's base is not buried in the seabed — it stands solely under its own weight (around 60 tons).

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• Fastest (direct high-speed boat): the boat departs right from pier №6 of the cruise terminal and reaches Miyajima in 30–32 minutes. Sailings run only a few times a day (approximately 9:25, 10:25, 11:25, 14:25, 15:25, 16:25, with additional 8:25 and 12:25 sailings on weekends), so always check the departure times against the schedule for your ship's exact call date.
• Tram + ferry: Hiroden line №1 (or 3, 5, 7) from Hiroshima Port stop to Kamiya-cho-nishi (~25 min) → transfer to line 2 to the terminus at Miyajimaguchi (~40 min) → JR or Matsudai ferry to the island (10 min). Total time — 75–90 minutes one way.
• Taxi to Miyajimaguchi: 30–35 minutes, approximately ¥7,000 + a 10-minute ferry ride.
• Shrine address: 1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Shrine admission: ¥300 (adults), ¥200 (high school), ¥100 (elementary and junior high school)
• Combined ticket with the Treasure Hall: ¥500 (adults)
• Direct boat Hiroshima–Miyajima: ¥2,300 + a mandatory ¥100 island fee = ¥2,400 one way
• Miyajimaguchi–Miyajima ferry: ¥200 + ¥100 island fee
• Shrine opening hours (2026): March–October 14: 6:30 AM–6:00 PM; October 15–November: 6:30 AM–5:30 PM; December–February: 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
⚠️ Important: the “floating” look of the gate depends entirely on the tide. For the classic photo of the gate “in the water,” you need a water level above 250 cm; to walk up to it, the level must drop below 100 cm. Check the tide table for your exact call date in advance on the island's official website.

🕊️ 2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
💡 Interesting facts and background:
Peace Memorial Park is the heart of modern Hiroshima and the main place of pilgrimage for those who want to understand the tragedy of August 6, 1945. The roughly 12-hectare park sits on the site of the former Nakajima commercial district, which was completely destroyed by the blast. 🕊️
🔹 The Cenotaph, designed by architect Kenzo Tange, is shaped like an ancient clay burial house and symbolically “shelters” the souls of more than 300,000 victims, whose names are recorded in registries beneath the arch.
🔹 The Flame of Peace was lit in 1964 from the very same source of fire that had burned for centuries in the Reikado Hall on Mount Misen on Miyajima, and it will keep burning until nuclear weapons vanish from the Earth. In spring 2026 the Reikado Hall on Misen was damaged by fire, but monks managed to save the flame itself and move it to a safe place — so the Flame of Peace in the park continues to burn without interruption. 🔥
🔹 The Children's Peace Monument is dedicated to Sadako Sasaki, a girl who developed leukemia from radiation exposure and, following Japanese tradition, folded paper cranes in the belief that a thousand cranes would grant a wish. She had folded more than 1,000 before she died in 1955 at age 12; today millions of paper cranes are brought to the monument every year from all over the world. 🕊️
🔹 The park also contains the Peace Bell, which anyone may ring, the Memorial Mound holding the ashes of unidentified victims, and the Rest House — the only building in this part of the city whose basement survived the blast.

📜 History:
Four years after the bombing, in 1949, the Japanese parliament passed a special law converting the destroyed Nakajima district into a memorial zone for peace. The park was designed by architect Kenzo Tange, who won an open competition held that same year — his first major commission, which launched his international career. The park's main monuments were opened gradually throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and the complex continues to grow with new memorial features today.

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• Tram: Hiroden line №1 (or 3, 5, 7) to Kamiya-cho-nishi (~25–30 min, ¥220) → free transfer (norikae-ken) to line 2 or 6 to the Genbaku Dome-mae stop, right at the park entrance (~5–10 min). Total time — about 35–40 minutes.
• Taxi: 15–20 minutes, approximately ¥2,200
• Address: 1 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0811

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Park admission: free, the park is open around the clock
• Opening hours (memorial features): unrestricted, can be viewed at any time of day

💥 3. Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)
💡 Interesting facts and background:
The Atomic Bomb Dome is Hiroshima's most recognizable symbol and one of the city's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the only structure that remained largely standing near the blast's hypocenter on August 6, 1945, and today it stands as a silent reminder of the consequences of nuclear weapons. 💥
🔹 The building was originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, hosting trade and art exhibitions long before the war.
🔹 The bomb detonated at an altitude of about 600 meters just 160 meters from the building — almost directly overhead. That is precisely why the vertical shockwave failed to completely destroy the central steel-framed part of the dome, even as nearly every building around it was wiped off the map.
🔹 Everyone inside the building at the moment of the blast was killed instantly.
🔹 After the war, fierce debate raged: some saw the ruins as a painful reminder that should be demolished, others as a symbol that had to be preserved. In 1966, the Hiroshima City Council decided to permanently preserve the dome exactly as it remained after the blast.
🔹 Restoration and reinforcement work was carried out in 1967, 1989–1990, 2002–2003, and 2021 — to halt the structure's natural decay while keeping the ruins' authentic appearance.
🔹 In December 1996, the Atomic Bomb Dome was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list as a symbol of humanity's pursuit of peace and the ultimate elimination of nuclear weapons.

📜 History:
The building, designed in the Czech Secession style by Czech architect Jan Letzel, opened in 1915. Thanks to its distinctive metal dome, it quickly became one of the architectural symbols of pre-war Hiroshima. After the atomic bomb “Little Boy” exploded at 8:15 AM on August 6, 1945, the building remained standing, though it lost its roof and nearly all its interior structures. Today the dome is the first thing most visitors to Peace Memorial Park see, and it is usually where the story of the city's history begins.

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• Tram: the same route as to Peace Memorial Park — line 1 (or 3, 5, 7) to Kamiya-cho-nishi, transfer to line 2 or 6 to Genbaku Dome-mae. Total time — about 35–40 minutes, ¥220.
• Taxi: 15–20 minutes, approximately ¥2,200
• Address: 1-10 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Admission: free (the site can only be viewed from the outside; entry inside is prohibited for safety reasons)
• Opening hours: unrestricted, viewable around the clock; the best light is in the morning or at dusk, when the dome is illuminated

🏛️ 4. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
💡 Interesting facts and background:
The Peace Memorial Museum is the park's main educational center, visited by more than a million people from around the world every year. Rather than shocking visitors with statistics, the museum tells the story through personal belongings and the testimonies of individual hibakusha (survivors of the bombing). 🏛️
🔹 Among the exhibits are a scorched child's bicycle, a clock stopped at 8:15, schoolchildren's charred clothing, and even human shadows permanently “imprinted” onto stone steps by the flash of the explosion.
🔹 The main building was completely renovated in 2019 — the modern exhibition is built around the personal stories of specific victims and survivors rather than dry historical facts alone.
🔹 The East Building covers pre-blast Hiroshima and the political context behind the creation and use of nuclear weapons, while the main (West) Building focuses on the tragedy of August 6 itself.
🔹 The museum building was designed by the same architect, Kenzo Tange, as the whole park ensemble — it is raised on pilotis so as not to interrupt the symbolic axis running “from the Cenotaph to the Dome.”

📜 History:
The museum opened in August 1955 — exactly ten years after the bombing, as one of the first features of the new memorial complex. From the start, the museum was conceived not as a war memorial but as an educational tool against the repetition of nuclear tragedy anywhere in the world; it still carries out that mission today, welcoming thousands of school groups from across Japan and the world each year.

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• The same route as to the Dome and the park — tram line 1 (or 3, 5, 7) to Kamiya-cho-nishi, transfer to line 2 or 6 to Genbaku Dome-mae, then a 3–5 minute walk through the park. Total time — about 40 minutes, ¥220.
• Taxi: 15–20 minutes, approximately ¥2,200
• Address: 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0811

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Adults: ¥200
• High school students: ¥100
• Junior high school students and younger: free
• Audio guide (recommended): ¥400
• Opening hours (2026): daily from 8:30 AM, closing between 5:00 and 7:00 PM depending on the month (longer hours in summer)
⚠️ Important: the museum is closed on December 30–31 and for about three days in mid-February for scheduled exhibit maintenance. Due to its emotional subject matter, the museum is not recommended for young children without prior preparation.

🏯 5. Hiroshima Castle
💡 Interesting facts and background:
Hiroshima Castle, often nicknamed “Carp Castle” (Rijo) by locals, is one of the city's most important historic sites outside Peace Memorial Park. The main keep rises five stories and offers a superb viewpoint over the city and surrounding mountains. 🏯
🔹 The original wooden keep was designated a National Treasure of Japan as early as 1931 — fourteen years before it was destroyed by the atomic bomb.
🔹 The modern keep seen by visitors today was rebuilt in 1958 out of reinforced concrete, but closely replicates the appearance of the original 1589 structure on the outside.
🔹 Inside the keep, a history museum displays a collection of samurai armor, weapons, and models showing what the castle and city looked like before 1945.
🔹 The castle grounds (Ninomaru and the inner garden) are free to enter even without a keep ticket — a popular spot for walks among local residents, especially in spring during cherry blossom season.
🔹 The grounds also preserve the Hiroshima Gokoku Shinto shrine, a popular spot for wedding visits.

📜 History:
The castle was founded in 1589 by the powerful daimyo Mori Terumoto on the delta of the Ota River as a strategic stronghold for the region. After the Mori clan's defeat at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, the castle and the entire province were held by the Asano clan for more than twelve generations, until 1869. The castle survived the Meiji Restoration and served as an Imperial Army headquarters, but on August 6, 1945 it stood just 900 meters from the blast's hypocenter and was completely destroyed along with all the surrounding development.

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• Tram: line 1 (or 3, 5, 7) to Kamiya-cho-higashi or Kamiya-cho-nishi (~25–30 min, ¥220), then about a 15–20 minute walk north to the castle's south entrance.
• Taxi: 20–25 minutes, approximately ¥2,500
• From Peace Memorial Park to the castle — about 1.6 km, a 20–25 minute walk along the Otagawa River.
• Address: 21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0011

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Adults: ¥370
• Seniors 65+ and high school students (with ID): ¥180
• Junior high and elementary school students: free
• Ninomaru grounds and garden: free for everyone
• Opening hours (2026): April–September 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (last entry 5:30 PM); October–March 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
⚠️ Important: the keep is closed December 29 – January 2, though the surrounding grounds remain open and accessible for walks.

🌸 6. Shukkeien Garden
💡 Interesting facts and background:
Shukkeien is one of the most beautiful traditional Japanese gardens in the Chugoku region and a living witness to Hiroshima's rebirth after 1945. The name “Shukkeien” translates as “shrunken-scenery garden” — the garden genuinely recreates famous landscapes in miniature: Xi Hu Lake in Hangzhou, China, Mount Fuji, and the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea. 🌸
🔹 The garden covers about 40,000 m², with more than ten small islets connected by arched bridges in the central Takuei Pond.
🔹 On August 6, 1945, the garden lay just 1.5 km from the blast's hypocenter: all the pavilions and most of the trees were destroyed, and the grounds served as an improvised shelter for thousands of the wounded.
🔹 The most striking story is that of the ginkgo tree that survived the blast: the scorched tree, which everyone believed dead, sent out new shoots within a few months and still grows in the garden today — a living symbol of the city's rebirth. 🌳
🔹 Restoration work in the garden continued from the late 1940s through the late 1970s; today the garden receives about 250,000 visitors a year.
🔹 The garden is especially picturesque in spring (cherry and azalea blossoms) and in autumn (momiji maple foliage).

📜 History:
The garden was laid out in 1620 by daimyo Asano Nagaakira as a private retreat for tea ceremonies, shortly after the completion of Hiroshima Castle. It was designed by tea master Ueda Soko (1563–1650), a student of the leading tea masters of his time. For more than three centuries the garden remained the private property of the Asano family, and it was only opened to the public in 1940, the same year it was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty.

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• Tram: line 1 (or 3, 5, 7) to Kamiya-cho-nishi, transfer to a line heading to Hiroshima Eki, to the Shukkeien-mae stop (about 35–40 min total, ¥220).
• From Hiroshima Castle: about 1.5 km, a 20-minute walk or 5–7 minutes by taxi (¥700–900)
• Taxi from the port: 25–30 minutes, approximately ¥2,600–2,900
• Address: 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0014

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Adults: ¥260
• High school students: ¥150
• Junior high and elementary school students: ¥100
• Seniors 65+ (with ID) and preschoolers: free
• Combined ticket with the Hiroshima Museum of Art: ¥610
• Opening hours (2026): April–September 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; October–March 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
⚠️ The garden is closed December 29 – January 1.

⛰️ 7. Mount Misen, Miyajima
💡 Interesting facts and background:
At 535 meters, Mount Misen is the highest point on Miyajima Island and one of the most revered sacred sites of Buddhism in Japan. On a clear day, the summit offers a panorama over the whole Seto Inland Sea, all the way to the city of Hiroshima. ⛰️
🔹 Wild deer still roam the mountain, while the monkey population was fully relocated to a reserve in the city of Inuyama in the 2010s due to conflicts with tourists.
🔹 The summit holds the Buddhist structures of Misen Hondo and Reikado Hall — according to legend, this is where the monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) lit an “eternal flame” over 1,200 years ago during his ascetic training, and it had burned continuously ever since.
🔹 2026 news update: on May 20, 2026, a fire completely destroyed Reikado Hall. Fortunately, monks from Daisho-in Temple managed to save the “eternal flame” itself and move it to a safe location — the flame's unbroken tradition continues, and the monks have confirmed the fire is safe, while the building itself is due to be rebuilt. This very flame was used to light the Flame of Peace at Hiroshima's memorial park in 1964, so the symbolic link between Mount Misen and Peace Memorial Park remains unbroken. Check with your guide on the current state of works at Reikado before visiting.
🔹 The summit can be reached on foot (a steep trail that takes 1.5–2 hours) or by combining the ropeway with a short walk to the highest point.

📜 History:
Mount Misen has been considered sacred since the founding of Itsukushima Shrine in the 6th century — ascetics and Buddhist monks came here for spiritual practice as far back as the reign of Empress Suiko. The mountain gained special status in the 9th century, when, according to tradition, Kukai (Kobo Daishi) — founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism and one of the most influential religious figures in Japanese history — trained here. The ropeway opened in the 1990s, making the summit accessible to mass tourism, whereas previously only pilgrims and well-prepared hikers could reach the top.

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• First get to Miyajima Island (by direct boat from the port, 30–32 min, or by tram and ferry — see item 1).
• From the ferry pier to the lower station of the Momijidani ropeway is about a 20-minute walk through Momijidani Park (a free shuttle bus also runs during peak periods).
• The ropeway has two sections requiring a transfer and climbs to about 430 m in 20 minutes; from there it is another 30-minute walk on foot to the highest point (535 m).
• Address of the lower ropeway station: Momijidani, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0522

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Ropeway, one way: ¥1,100 (adults)
• Ropeway, round trip: ¥2,000 (adults)
• Opening hours (2026): daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (the schedule may vary by season, and technical closures are possible)
⚠️ Important: given the limited time of a port call, a full climb to the summit should only be planned as part of the optimal or premium itinerary — on the budget island visit there is usually no time left for Mount Misen.

🗼 8. Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
💡 Interesting facts and background:
Orizuru Tower is a modern 13-story, 50-meter-tall tower built literally across the street from the Atomic Bomb Dome. It is the youngest of Hiroshima's major landmarks, offering a completely different, contemporary view of the city. 🗼
🔹 The open-air rooftop observation deck offers a panorama that takes in the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, the Motoyasu River, and, on a clear day, even distant Miyajima Island.
🔹 The name “Orizuru” means “paper crane” — a symbol of peace inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki. Visitors can fold their own crane and drop it down a special glass chute inside the tower, adding it to a collective installation of millions of paper cranes on the ground floor.
🔹 You can descend from the observation deck via the spiral “Hiroshima Hill” ramp, wrapped in living greenery — an alternative to the elevator for those who want to take in the city from different heights at a leisurely pace.
🔹 Holders of a hibakusha (atomic bomb survivor) certificate visit the tower free of charge.

📜 History:
The tower opened in 2016 on the site of a former bank building, designed by the renowned Japanese architect Hiroshi Sambuichi, known for his environmentally conscious projects. The idea behind it was to give visitors a chance to look at the city's tragic history “from above” — to see how, over more than seventy years, Hiroshima transformed from scorched earth into a flourishing modern city, while never letting them forget the Dome, which remains forever at the center of that panorama.

🚢 How to get there from Hiroshima Port (Ujina):
• The same route as to the Atomic Bomb Dome — tram line 1 (or 3, 5, 7) to Kamiya-cho-nishi, transfer to line 2 or 6 to Genbaku Dome-mae; the tower stands directly across from the stop. Total time — about 35–40 minutes, ¥220.
• Taxi: 15–20 minutes, approximately ¥2,200
• Address: 1-2-1 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051

💶 Admission and opening hours:
• Adults (18+): ¥2,200
• Teens 12–17: ¥1,400
• Children 6–11: ¥900
• Preschoolers 4–5: ¥600
• Opening hours: daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (ticket sales and entry to the observation deck until 5:30 PM)

🎨 9. Other Attractions Worth Your Attention
• 🛍️ Hondori Shopping Street — Hiroshima's main pedestrian shopping street, about 600 meters long, a covered arcade of shops, cafes, and restaurants a 5-minute walk from Peace Memorial Park. An ideal spot for lunch and souvenirs between the museum visit and heading back to the port.
• 🥞 Okonomimura — a three-story “house of okonomiyaki” next to Hondori, home to more than 20 small eateries under one roof, all preparing Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (a layered dish of noodles, cabbage, egg, and your choice of seafood or meat) right in front of you. A serving costs around ¥900–1,500 on average.
• ⛩️ Fudoin Temple — one of the very few buildings in the Hiroshima area to survive almost undamaged despite its proximity to the hypocenter. The main hall (kondo), built around 1540, is designated a National Treasure of Japan as the largest surviving structure in the medieval kaga-yo style. It can be reached via the Astram Line monorail to Fudoin-mae Station.
• 🚗 Mazda Museum — a free tour of automaker Mazda's factory and museum in the Fuchu district, 20 minutes from the city center. Entry is by advance reservation only: English-language tours are typically booked out 2–3 months in advance, so a spontaneous visit during a single port call is practically impossible — plan ahead if this site is a priority for you.
• 🦪 Kanawa — a legendary floating restaurant on the Motoyasu River near Peace Memorial Park, specializing in fresh oysters from Hiroshima Bay, considered among the finest in Japan.

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🗺️ Three Self-Guided Routes Through Hiroshima in 8–9 Hours
A cruise call at Hiroshima usually lasts 8–10 hours. It is realistic to combine the city and Miyajima Island in a single day — if you plan your route carefully and remember to check the direct boat schedule against your ship's departure time. Below are three options depending on your budget and preferences.

🥉 Route №1. Budget — up to ¥3,000 per person
⏱️ Total time: 4.5–5 hours | 💰 Estimated budget: ¥2,500–3,000 + food

🕘 09:00 — Depart the Ujina cruise terminal
Board the Hiroden tram, line 1 (¥220) → transfer to line 2 or 6.

🕤 09:40 — Arrival at Genbaku Dome-mae
View the Atomic Bomb Dome from outside, free of charge.

🕙 09:50–10:40 — Peace Memorial Park
Cenotaph, Flame of Peace, Children's Peace Monument, a walk along the Motoyasu River.

🕚 10:40–12:00 — Peace Memorial Museum
Ticket ¥200, audio guide ¥400 (optional).

🕐 12:00–13:00 — Lunch at Okonomimura
5 minutes on foot through Hondori. A serving of signature okonomiyaki — ¥900–1,500.

🕜 13:00–13:30 — Stroll along Hondori
Souvenirs, cafes, local shops.

🕜 13:30–14:10 — Return to the port
Walk to Kamiya-cho-nishi → tram to the port (~35–40 min).

💰 Cost breakdown:
• Tram round trip: ¥440
• Peace Memorial Museum: ¥200 (+ ¥400 audio guide, optional)
• Lunch: ¥900–1,500
• Reserve (souvenirs, drinks): ¥500–1,000
💸 TOTAL: ¥2,040–3,540 per person

🥈 Route №2. Optimal — ¥8,000–10,000 per person
⏱️ Total time: 8–8.5 hours | 💰 Estimated budget: ¥8,500 + food

🕘 09:25 — Direct high-speed boat from the port pier to Miyajima
32 minutes, ¥2,400 (including the island fee).

🕙 10:00–10:30 — Walk to Itsukushima Shrine
The island's main street, first photos by the torii gate.

🕥 10:30–12:00 — Itsukushima Shrine
Ticket ¥300 (¥500 with the Treasure Hall). If time allows — a short walk to the lower ropeway station at Momijidani (without climbing the mountain itself).

🕐 12:00–13:00 — Lunch on the island
Grilled oysters, momiji manju, and local snacks along the main street, ¥2,000–3,000.

🕐 13:00–13:45 — World Heritage Sea Route boat to Peace Memorial Park
45 minutes, ¥2,300–2,400, arriving directly at the Motoyasu pier by the park.

🕝 13:45–14:45 — Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park
A quick but meaningful look at the park's main monuments.

🕞 14:45–15:15 — Return to the port by taxi
15–20 minutes, ¥2,200.

💰 Cost breakdown:
• Boat there (port → Miyajima): ¥2,400
• Itsukushima Shrine: ¥300–500
• Lunch: ¥2,000–3,000
• Boat back (Miyajima → Peace Park): ¥2,400
• Taxi to the port: ¥2,200
💸 TOTAL: ¥9,300–10,800 per person
💡 Replacing the World Heritage Sea Route boat with tram + ferry saves up to ¥1,800, but takes more time.

🥇 Route №3. Premium — private tour from ¥90,000 per group
⏱️ Total time: 8.5 hours | 💰 Estimated budget: ¥90,000–120,000 per group of 2 + tickets

🏆 What's included:
• ✅ A private driver with a name sign waiting right at the gangway
• ✅ A comfortable car/minivan for the whole day
• ✅ A licensed English-speaking guide
• ✅ A direct high-speed boat to Miyajima and a ropeway ride up Mount Misen
• ✅ A table booked at a restaurant with a water view
• ✅ A flexible itinerary — adjusted on the go

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🕘 08:30 — Meet your driver and guide at the terminal

🕘 09:00–09:35 — Private high-speed boat transfer to Miyajima
Priority boarding, no queues.

🕙 09:35–12:00 — Miyajima with your guide
Itsukushima Shrine without lines, a ropeway ride up Mount Misen, an explanation of the island's symbolism and history.

🕧 12:15–13:45 — Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the bay
For example, the floating restaurant Kanawa, serving fresh Hiroshima oysters — from ¥8,000 per person. Booking is handled by your guide.

🕝 14:00–15:00 — Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome with your guide
A private tour with in-depth explanations of the historical context.

🕞 15:00–16:00 — Hiroshima Castle
Touring the keep, the museum inside, and the Ninomaru garden.

🕟 16:00–16:45 — Return to the port in your comfortable car

💰 Cost breakdown:
• Private guide (8.5 hrs): from ¥35,000
• Driver with car (8.5 hrs): from ¥30,000
• Direct boat round trip (2 people): ¥9,600
• Tickets (shrine, Treasure Hall, ropeway, castle): ¥7,000–8,000 per person
• Restaurant lunch: from ¥8,000 per person
💸 TOTAL: from ¥90,000–120,000 per group of 2 (for larger groups, guide and car costs are split among all participants)

🤝 Four Gates Group arranges private tours of Hiroshima and Miyajima with licensed guides, transfer from the gangway, and a guaranteed return to the ship. Contact your cruise specialist — and your day in Hiroshima will be perfectly tailored to your tastes. 🛳️✨

⚠️ Good to Know Before You Head Ashore
🕐 The “all aboard” rule: you must be back on board 60 minutes before departure. If you're late, the ship will not wait, and catching up with it at the next port will be at your own expense.
⛴️ The direct boat to Miyajima runs only a few times a day: always check the exact schedule for your call date with your cruise manager in advance — missing a sailing will significantly cut into your time on the island.
🪪 Documents: bring a photocopy of your passport and your cruise Ship Card.
💴 Cash: carry ¥10,000–15,000 in cash for small expenses — cards are not accepted everywhere on public transport, in small cafes, or on the island.
👟 Footwear: comfortable shoes — you'll be doing a lot of walking on the island and in the park, and climbing Mount Misen requires sturdy footwear.
📱 Internet: free Wi-Fi is available in Peace Memorial Park and on Miyajima. Download an offline Google Maps for navigation.
🔐 Safety: Hiroshima is one of Japan's safest cities, with a very low crime rate, though the usual precautions with valuables still apply.
☀️ Sun protection: summer temperatures reach +33°C with high humidity. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential; in winter, bring warm clothing, as it can be windy on the water and aboard the boat.
🦌 Miyajima's deer: do not feed the wild deer and keep paper or food out of sight — deer may snatch it from your hands or bag.

ℹ️ Please note: the information on this page is provided for general reference and is accurate as of the time of publication. Prices, schedules, routes, and visiting conditions may change without notice. Please confirm current details with a Four Gates Group cruise specialist or on the official websites of the relevant sites.

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