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Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

How much does it cost to travel to Hiroshima?

You should plan to spend around $102 (¥15,384) per day on your vacation in Hiroshima. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $30 (¥4,472) on meals
  • $9.92 (¥1,489) on local transportation
  • $131 (¥19,697) on hotels

A one week trip to Hiroshima for two people costs, on average, $1,435 (¥215,373). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $102
    ¥15,384
  • One Week Per person
    $717
    ¥107,687
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,435
    ¥215,373
  • One Month Per person
    $3,075
    ¥461,514
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,435
    ¥215,373
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $2,870
    ¥430,746
  • One Month For a couple
    $6,149
    ¥923,028
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Hiroshima cost?

A one week trip to Hiroshima usually costs around $717 (¥107,687) for one person and $1,435 (¥215,373) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Hiroshima on average costs around $1,435 (¥215,373) for one person and $2,870 (¥430,746) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Hiroshima will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Hiroshima on average costs around $3,075 (¥461,514) for one person and $6,149 (¥923,028) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Hiroshima has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Hiroshima expensive to visit?

Prices in Hiroshima are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Asia, Hiroshima is a somewhat more expensive destination compared to other places. It is in the top 25% of cities in Asia for its travel costs. While some cities in the region are more expensive, Hiroshima is generally more expensive than most.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Hiroshima Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Hiroshima?

The average Hiroshima trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Hiroshima travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) ¥19,697 ($131)
Local Transportation 1 ¥1,489 ($10)
Food 2 ¥4,472 ($30)
Entertainment 1 ¥826 ($6)
Alcohol 2 ¥922 - 2,765 ($6 - 18)
Accommodation Budget in Hiroshima
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Hiroshima is $66 (¥9,849). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Hiroshima is $131 (¥19,697). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $66
    ¥9,849
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $131
    ¥19,697

Hotel Prices in Hiroshima

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Hiroshima based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $44. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Hiroshima
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Hiroshima is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $9.92 (¥1,489) per person, per day, on local transportation in Hiroshima.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $9.92
    ¥1,489

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Food Budget in Hiroshima
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Hiroshima can vary, the average cost of food in Hiroshima is $30 (¥4,472) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Hiroshima should cost around $12 (¥1,789) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Hiroshima is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $30
    ¥4,472

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Entertainment Budget in Hiroshima
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Hiroshima typically cost an average of $5.50 (¥826) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $5.50
    ¥826

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Alcohol Budget in Hiroshima
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $12 (¥1,843) on alcoholic beverages in Hiroshima per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $12
    ¥1,843

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Water Budget in Hiroshima
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $0.75 (¥112) on bottled water in Hiroshima per day. The public water in Hiroshima is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $0.75
    ¥112


Hiroshima On a Budget
Hiroshima Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.

Hiroshima's climate is humid subtropical. The winters are mild and the summers are hot and humid. August is usually the hottest month of the year. Rain can occur at any time of the year, but winter is usually the driest season. June and July usually have the most rain. The best time to visit is in October and November when there isn't as much rain and the temperatures are pleasant. If you're in town during the summer months, air conditioning is a must.
Sights
Peace Memorial Park is where you'll find most of the memorials relating to the atomic bomb. This area was destroyed by the bomb and there are now more than 50 memorials, statues, and structures in the park. It's a heartbreaking place to visit, but should not be missed during your time in Hiroshima. There's also a museum that educates the visitor on the events of that day, the damage, and the long term effects. Outside of the park there are several other museums that offer information on other aspects of that day. You should consider visiting Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum, which tells of the school that was destroyed and those that lost their lives. Only one teacher and one student survived that day. Fukuro-machi Elementary School Museum is a comparable museum.

Chuo Park is a large green space in the middle of the city. In the area you'll find Hiroshima Castle, Gokoku Shrine, the Hiroshima Children's Museum, and the Hiroshima Museum of Art.

Hijiyama Park is a large park to the south of JR Hiroshima Station. In the area you'll find Hiroshima City Manga Library and they Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.

Other sights around town include Fudoin, Hiroshima City Transportation Museum, Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, Mazada Museum, Mitaki-dera, and Shukkeien.
Neighborhoods
Hiroshima is divided into eight districts, or ku. Asaminami is the largest district, with the most comprehensive public transit. Minami is nearby. Naka-ku is where you'll find Hiroshima's business district as well as Peace Memorial Park. It's in the middle of the city. Higashi is on the east side of the city and is the location of Fudoin. Nishi, and Hiroshima-Nishi Airport, are on the western side of the city. This is not the city's main airport, which is actually outside of town. The other districts are Aki-ku, Asakita-ku, and Saeki-ku.

Activities
There are a variety of recreational venues in Hiroshima. There are several family friendly swimming pools. Going to a baseball game is also a unique and fun experience in Hiroshima.

The city also hosts several great festivals throughout the year. These include the Flower Festival in May, the Sake Festival is in October and the Food Festival which is also in October. On the anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped there is the Peace Memorial Ceremony that begins in the morning.
Food and Dining
Hiroshima's most famous cooking style is okonomiyaki. This translates to mean "cook it as you like it". The dish is actually a "pancake" that is made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles, meet, seafood, or cheese. It's grilled in front of you and covered in okonomiyaki sauce. It's quite delicious and an experience that you must have while you're in Hiroshima.

Hiroshima is also famous for its oysters, which are available between the months of October and March. Another local specialty is Momiji Manju, which is a type of pastry filled with any number of things including red beans, cream cheese, custard, or fruit flavors.

Transportation
In Japan, trains are one of the fastest and lowest cost means of transportation. Getting a Japan Rail Pass can save you money if you plan to stay for several days or more. Regional and nation-wide passes are available, usually for the number of days of your choice.

Hiroshima has a comprehensive tram system. It can be slow moving, but it is reliable. Most of the lines begin at JR Hiroshima Station and run every ten minutes during the day. One day passes are available.

Buses travel throughout Hiroshima and into the suburbs. Buses are more frequently used by local than visitors, but they can be helpful if you need to travel outside of the city center.

There is a metro system that connects the city center with the northern suburbs. There aren't many tourist attractions along the route.

There are wide sidewalks around the city that make biking easy. The paths along the rivers are particularly pleasant.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.