HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima is one of the most significant war-impacted cities in Japan, but rarely a stop for cruise ships.

  

The downtown area is 8 mi/ 12 km right from the port, which is where you will find the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Heading 6 mi/ 10 km left from the port along the coastline will take you to the ferry terminal, where you can head over to the island of Miyajima to see the famous Itsukushima Shrine and the iconic floating Torii gate. 

Bonus tip!: If you are going to Miyajima, go beyond the Torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine to the inland Miyajima ropeway that will take you to the Mount Misen Observatory.  The views are stunning on a sunny day!

The port is far from these points of interest, and the closest public transportation option is the Itsukaichi metro station, which is 1.6 mi/ 2.5 km away. 

 

The visitor staff upon arrival at the port typically have maps and information on your transportation options. However, while taxis in Japan are expensive, Hiroshima is a special travel opportunity, and it may be worth the extra money in order to fully maximize your time.

 

Docking in Hiroshima is a rare opportunity, making for a special travel experience you are one of the lucky few to have!

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PORT FAST FACTS

  • DOCKED OR TENDERED?

    Docked.

  • TERMINAL BUILDING OR PIER?

    Terminal Building.

  • WIFI AVAILABLE?

    Yes.

  • PUBLIC RESTROOMS ASHORE?

    Yes, inside the terminal building.

  • TOURIST INFORMATION?

    Yes.

  • MAPS AVAILABLE?

    Yes.

  • TAXIs / PUBLIC TRANSPORT?

    Taxis are available and upon last visit a shuttle was offered to the closest train station.

  • ATMs / MONEY EXCHANGE?

    There was money exchange on most recent visit.

PORT AREA PHOTOS

TOP THINGS TO SEE AND DO

  • Atomic Bomb Done

    HISTORICAL BUILDING

    Description coming soon!

  • Hiroshima Jo

    HISTORIC SITE

    Description coming soon!

  • Miyajima

    ISLAND

    Description coming soon!

  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    MUSEUM

    Description coming soon!