Sightseeing FAQ

International site

Q1 How many certified tour guides are registered in Hiroshima Prefecture?

There are 206 guides who speak in English, 4 in French, 4 in Spanish, 4 in German, 2 in Portuguese, 2 in Russian, 25 in Chinese and 6 in Korean registered as certified tour guides (as of April 2009).　

Q2 Are there taxi operators that serve as tour guides in English?

• Hiroshima Private Taxi Association Phone: 082-283-2311
• Tsubame Kotsu Co Ltd Phone: 082-221-1955
• Hiroko Taxi Co Ltd Phone: 082-291-3232
• Rijo Taxi Phone: 082-232-4311
• Kotobuki Taxi Phone: 082-232-4311

Q3 Are there any guided bus tours in English?

A one-day tour package in Hiroshima and an excursion to Miyajima are the only tours in English.
* JTB Sunrise Tours  Phone: 075-341-1413 (10:00 - 18:00, Mon - Sat)

Q4 Are there any guided sightseeing tours for international tourists?

Please book by calling the followings.

• Hiroshima SGG Club Phone: 082-843-9030
• Hiroshima Translation Guide Association Phone: 082-245-8346

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At Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine

Q5 Is wheelchair rental available for sightseeing in Miyajima? Is it possible to make a reservation?

There is one wheelchair available at the Miyajimaguchi Tourist Information Center and 10 at the Tourist Information Center at the Miyajima Pier. Reservations are not accepted as they are available free of charge (It is very rare for all 10 wheelchairs at the Miyajima Pier to be in use).

Q6 Is it possible to visit Itsukushima Shrine by wheelchair? Is it possible to take a ferry to Miyajima by wheelchair?

Yes, both are possible.

Q7 I would like to request a certified tour guide for Miyajima.

Please book each in advance.

• Hiroshima SGG Club Phone: 082-843-9030
• Miyajima Translation Guide (Private) Phone: 0829-44-2011)
• Miyajima FM Guide (Japaneses and English) (300 yen per day for the receiver rental ) 

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 Atomic Bomb Dome

Q8 When is Atomic Bomb Dome illuminated?

Everyday from sunset to late night (From 19:30 in summer and earlier in winter)

Q9 Is there any information in English about access to Peace Memorial Museum?

Please check "Hiroshima navigator" in English.
http://www.hcvb.city.hiroshima.jp/e_navigator/
From Majjor tourist Spots
Refer to Access in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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Access

Q10 Are there any hoPhones in downtown Hiroshima that provide a shuttle service (free or not) to Hiroshima Airport?

Sorry but no hoPhone provides such service. Please use an airport limousine bus.

Q11 I would like to use a wheelchair accessible special assistance taxi that can be ridden directly from JR Hiroshima Station.

• Hiroshima Daiichi Kotsu Co Ltd Phone: 082-278-5511
  *You can use if you book in advance.
• Kaigo Taxi Support You Phone: 082-299-0844
  *Specialized in physically-challenged

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Sightseeing Spots

Q12 Are there any events or festivals in Hiroshima Prefecture with 1 million or more visitors? How many tourists are there?

Yes, the Hiroshima Flower Festival. It had 1,610,000 visitors in 2009 and 1,660,000 in 2008. The Miyajima Water Fireworks Display was visited by approximaPhoney 300,000 people, and the Hiroshima Port Dream Fireworks Festival was visited by approximaPhoney 400,000.

Q13 When is the best season to enjoy cherry blossoms in Hiroshima Prefecture?

Between the end of March and the middle of April in the southern region and a little later in the northern region, depending on the climate that year.

Q14 When is the best season to enjoy the fall foliage in Hiroshima Prefecture?

From the middle of October in the northern region and from the beginning or middle of November in the southern region, depending on the climate of that year.

Q15 Please Phonel us which buildings in Hiroshima Prefecture are considered national treasures.

• Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima-cho Hatsukaichi City) Phone: 0829-44-2020
• Fudoin Kondo (Higashi-ku Hiroshima City) Phone: 082-221-6923
• Jodoji Temple Main Hall, Tahoto Pagoda (Onomichi City) Phone: 0848-37-2361
• Myoin Temple Main Hall, Five-tiered Pagoda (Fukuyama City) Phone: 084-951-1732
• Kojoji Temple Three-storied Pagoda Phone: 08452-7-3377

Q16 I would like to make a reservation in English for the Mazda Museum from its webpage.

Sorry but web reservations can only be made in Japanese. Please call the museum directly to make a reservation in English.

Q17 Is there a fish market or a central wholesale market in downtown Hiroshima?

Hiroshima Fish Market Co Ltd, Chuo wholesale, in Chuo wholesale markets , 1-8-1 Kusatsu-ko Nishi-ku Hiroshima city Zip code 733-0832  Phone: 082-279-2300

Q18 I would like to see some Japanese theater that would be enjoyable to international guests in downtown Hiroshima.

You can enjoy the beautiful play and show in Taisyu-gekijo (popular theater).
Shimizu gekijo theater Phone: 082-262-3636

*Transportation services are less frequent early in the morning and at night. Travel times are subject to change depending on traffic.

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