Hiroshima Travel Tips

Hiroshima has the largest tram network in Japan, with eight lines connecting Hiroshima Station to many attractions. Tram line 2 goes to Miyajima-guchi, where ferries to Miyajima depart. A single tram ride costs 240 yen, and the Japan Rail Pass is not valid for trams.

You can use IC cards like Suica and Icoca to pay for trams, buses, and ferries to Miyajima. A one-day tram pass costs 700 yen, and for an extra 300 yen, you get a pass that includes the ferry ride to Miyajima. The Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Buses (Meipuru-pu) cover central Hiroshima’s top sights. A one-day pass for these buses costs 600 yen, or 240 yen per ride.