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Japan · Asia

Hiroshima holidays

34.4°N · 132.5°E
At a glanceThe Peace Memorial, plus the floating torii of nearby Miyajima. A moving and worthwhile stop.
~13.5h flight estimate1 to 3 days£45 to £260+ per dayEasy going
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Best time to visit Hiroshima

The strongest periods are March to May and October to November. June and September are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 19°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan10°COther
Feb11°COther
Mar14°CBest
Apr19°CBest
May24°CBest
Jun27°CShoulder
Jul31°COther
Aug32°COther
Sep28°CShoulder
Oct23°CBest
Nov17°CBest
Dec12°COther

How much does a trip to Hiroshima cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £45 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range and £260+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1130 to £1570 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £530 off-peak, £680 typically and £920 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Hiroshima?

Hiroshima is strongest for history and culture and food and drink. The main settings are urban settings, and the pace is balanced.

How flexible is it? Hiroshima can credibly be planned with a balanced to active daytime pace, quiet to lively evenings and off-beat to mixed crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has balanced days, quiet evenings and a mixed setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.
CultureFood and drinkCity and urbanMarchAprilMay

Strong fit if

  • You want history and culture and food and drink.
  • You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.

Think twice if

  • You want lively nightlife every evening.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 13.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Trips that include Japan

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?

The strongest periods are March to May and October to November. June and September are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 19°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Hiroshima cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £45 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range and £260+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1130 to £1570 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £530 off-peak, £680 typically and £920 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Hiroshima from the UK?

Allow roughly 13.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Hiroshima good for?

Hiroshima best suits travellers looking for history and culture and food and drink. Expect urban settings, with a balanced pace.

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