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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Hiroshima
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Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Hiroshima for visits that go beyond a single day: the Peace Memorial Park and museums deserve unhurried time, and Miyajima, Okunoshima and other sights make good excursions. A kitchen and a separate living area help families and longer-stay guests settle in. To compare formats, see aparthotel vs hotel.
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Where to stay in Hiroshima
Hiroshima Station
- Shinkansen travel
- short stays
- business travel
Wikivoyage places the area around JR Hiroshima Station in Minami-ku and says the Sanyo Shinkansen is the main way into the city. Staying here keeps rail arrivals and departures simple, and Wikipedia says the Hiroden trams run through the city. It suits guests who are passing through or travelling onward the next morning.
Stays in or near Hiroshima Station
- GRAND BASE Hiroshima Ekimae · about 800 m away
- OUCHI HOTEL Kanayama-cho with Dogs · about 1.1 km away
- GRAND BASE Hiroshima Hikarimachi · about 900 m away
- COCOSTAY銀山町リバーサイド,COCOSTAY Kanayamacho riverside, Great location river view-5 min walk from the nearest station · about 1 km away
Hatchobori and Hondori
- first-time visitors
- restaurants
- shopping
Hatchobori and Hondori sit in Naka-ku, the central ward Wikivoyage associates with the Peace Park and the main attractions. This is the heart of the city, close to the Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Castle, and well served by Hiroden streetcars. It is a convenient base for eating out and sightseeing.
Stays in or near Hatchobori and Hondori
- OUCHI HOTEL Kanayama-cho with Dogs · about 800 m away
- COCOSTAY銀山町リバーサイド,COCOSTAY Kanayamacho riverside, Great location river view-5 min walk from the nearest station · about 700 m away
- GR HONKAWA - Global Resort Hotel · about 1.1 km away
- OUCHI HOTEL Fujimi · about 1.1 km away
Peace Memorial Park area
- history
- museums
- walking
The Hiroshima visitor site highlights the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Castle, and Wikipedia names the Shukkei-en garden among the city's major attractions. Staying near the Peace Memorial Park makes it easy to visit at quiet times of day.
Stays in or near Peace Memorial Park area
- GRAND BASE Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park · about 300 m away
- GR HONKAWA - Global Resort Hotel · about 600 m away
- OUCHI HOTEL Fujimi · about 1.1 km away
- Urban Times Hiroshima · about 700 m away
Miyajimaguchi
- Itsukushima Shrine
- day trips
- quieter stays
Miyajimaguchi is the mainland departure point for Itsukushima Shrine, which the Hiroshima visitor site calls a magnificent shrine built on the sea. It lies outside the city centre, so it suits guests who plan Miyajima as their main excursion and are happy to travel into Hiroshima for the rest.
Getting around Hiroshima
Wikipedia says Hiroshima Airport is 50 km east of the city, and Wikivoyage says buses connect it to JR Hiroshima Station in 45 to 50 minutes. For rail, the Sanyo Shinkansen is the main route; Wikivoyage gives the fastest Nozomi services as roughly 80 to 85 minutes from Shin-Osaka and about 3 hours 45 minutes from Tokyo. Wikivoyage says long-distance buses use the north exit of JR Hiroshima Station, and ferries dock at Hiroshima Port Ujina Passenger Terminal.
Wikipedia says the Hiroden streetcar system has operated since 1912, and Wikivoyage calls it a slow but reliable way to get around. The Hiroden website lists a 1-Day Trip Card for streetcars and a Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass covering streetcars, buses and ferries in Hiroshima Prefecture. Wikivoyage also mentions the Meipuru-pu loop bus around major attractions and the Astram line linking the centre with the northern suburbs.
Living in Hiroshima for longer
Hiroshima is a manageable city for longer stays, with streetcars through the central districts. A kitchen is useful for self-catering between meals out, and the city is known for okonomiyaki, which Wikipedia describes as a layered pancake that uses much more cabbage than Osaka's version.
Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what to check when you plan a month or more. If you stay near Hiroshima Station, onward trips by Shinkansen are easy; near Hatchobori, the streetcar and the dining streets are on your doorstep.
When to visit Hiroshima
Wikipedia describes a humid subtropical climate. Wikivoyage says October and November offer ideal weather, that summer brings heat and humidity, and that typhoons in late September can disrupt plans. The Hiroshima visitor site also points to autumn leaves and cormorant fishing at Miyoshi from June to September.
Wikipedia lists two major annual events: the Hiroshima Flower Festival in May and the Peace Memorial Ceremony on 6 August. Expect busier streets around the Peace Park on those dates.
Wikipedia describes Hiroshima as the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chūgoku region, and the official visitor site highlights the Atomic Bomb Dome. It also highlights Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Castle and Okunoshima, the island where wild rabbits live. For the wider country, see Japan, and for another big Western Japan base, Osaka.
Long-stay tips for Hiroshima
Of the 10 properties here, 7 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 3 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
5 properties list a full kitchen and 5 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 30 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Japan
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Naha, Kutchan, Hakuba and Nagasaki.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Hiroshima?
Hatchobori and Hondori suit first-time visitors who want restaurants and sights close by. The Hiroshima Station area suits Shinkansen travellers, and Miyajimaguchi suits those focused on Itsukushima Shrine.
How do I get to Hiroshima from Osaka or Tokyo?
Wikivoyage says the Sanyo Shinkansen is the main route, with the fastest Nozomi trains taking 80 to 85 minutes from Shin-Osaka and around 3 hours 45 minutes from Tokyo.
How far is Hiroshima Airport from the city?
Wikipedia says Hiroshima Airport is 50 km east of the city, and Wikivoyage says buses connect it with JR Hiroshima Station in 45 to 50 minutes.
How do I get around Hiroshima?
Wikivoyage calls the Hiroden streetcars a slow but reliable way of getting around. Hiroden also lists a 1-Day Trip Card for streetcars and a Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass that covers streetcars, buses and ferries in the prefecture.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
Wikivoyage names October and November as the ideal months, and warns that summer is hot and humid and late September can bring typhoons.
How many aparthotels are there in Hiroshima?
We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Hiroshima.
Do aparthotels in Hiroshima have kitchens?
10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Hiroshima have a washing machine?
7 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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