Other name: the Waterside City, the Microcosm of Japan
Climatic conditions: Setonaikai climate
Language: Japanese
Dialing code: 81(country code) 82(city code)
Postal code: 34000-6 |
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Location: Southwestern Honshu, opposite the Hiroshima Bay in the Setonaikai inland sea
Emergency call: Police 110; First Aid/Fire 119; English-language police hotline 3501-0110
Currency: Yen
Exchange rate: 1 US Dollar = 81.0 Yen 1 Euro = 116.3 Yen(for reference only) |
1. Name of Airport
Hiroshima Airport
2. Basic Information
Located in Miharasi, Hiroshima prefecture, Hiroshima Airport is a public airport built at an altitude of 331 meters. It is 50 km away from the urban areas of Hiromashi. The airport offers flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian and Hong Kong, as well as domestic flights to Tokyo Narita, Haneda, Sapporo, Sendai and Okinawa.
3. Terminal Information
Hiroshima Airport has a three-level terminal building. Passengers can find the Arrivals Lobby on Level 1, the Departures Lobby on Level 2 and a viewing platform on Level 3.
4. Location of Check-In Counters
Air China check-in counters are located on the left side of the International Departures Lobby on Level 2 of the terminal.
5. Airport Directions
International Departure Procedures
Go to the check-in lobby on Level 2 → Register Baggage & Customs Declaration →Check-in → Check Boarding Pass →Security Check→Border Inspection→Exit procedure →Wait in the International Departures Lounge → Board flight.
International Arrival Procedures
Arrive at Level 1 → Health inspection and quarantine → Border Inspection→Entry Procedures → Baggage Claim → Customs Clearance → Arrivals Lobby →Airport exit and ground transportation.
6. VIP Lounge Information
The Air China VIP Lounge is located in the Arrivals Lobby on Level 2 of the terminal, near boarding gate E.
The lounge covers an area of approximately 50 square meters and offers services to senior members of Air China and Star Alliance. Its opening hours are identical with that of the airport.
The VIP Lounge is divided into two areas with Wi-Fi, alcoholic beverages, coffee and other soft drinks for travelers.
7. Airport Transportation
(The airport is located approximately 50 km/31.1miles away from the city center)
Airport Bus: 5 routes that link to various regions for between 820 -1300 yen;
JR + Bus: 5 routes that link to various regions for approximately 380 yen;
Takasaka Bus: 5 routes that connect to various regions for between 1500 and 2600 yen.
For more information on airport transport, please visit:
http://www.hij.airport.jp/china/access/now/index.php.
8. Airport Website
http://www.hij.airport.jp/china/index.html
1. SubwayHiroshima subway is very convenient and takes visitors to most destinations in the city.
2. BusTramcar, also known as streetcar, provides another convenient method of public transport in Hiroshima city.
The bus is the cheapest and the most convenient means of transport and includes express bus and local bus services that link streets and lanes. There is also a sightseeing bus that leads to some top spots as well .
3. TaxiHiroshima city tour taxi has 5 regular courses:
Course A:
Hiroshima Station--Hiroshima Castle--Shukkeien Garden--Hijiyama Park--Peace Memorial Park--Hiroshima Station.
Course B:
Hiroshima Station—Hiroshima Castle—Shukkeien Garden—Peace Memorial Park--Moto-ujina-Ogonzan--Hiroshima Station .
Sightseeing spots/visiting old temples:
Hiroshima Sation--Myojoin Temple--Fudoin Temple--Mitaki Temple--Hiroshima Castle--Peace Memorial Park--Heiwa-odori Avenue-Hijiyama Park--Hiroshima Station.
Round-trip course of Miyajima:
Hiroshima Station--Hijiyama Park--Shukkeien Garden--Hiroshima Castle--Peace Memorial Park--Miyajima--Hiroshima Station.
One-way course of Miyajima:
Hiroshima Station--Hiroshima Castle--Shukkeien Garden--Hijiyama Park--Peace Memorial Park--Miyajimaguchi .
Travelers can phone for booking.
4. CruiseThe main port in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Port offers visitors trips to places like Matsuyama on sightseeing boats. The port also links with international destinations, such as Busan, Shanghai, Dalian, Qingdao, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Keelung and Kaohsiung.
The coastline of Hiroshima prefecture belongs to the Seonaikai climate and enjoys plenty of sunshine with little rainfall. The mountainous areas in the north see much more rainfall and cold, snowy winters. The climate in Hiroshima varies between the different areas where you can experience both the cold and warmth as much as you feel between northern China and southern China.
Spring: average temperature 11.2°
Summer: average temperature 23.4°(best season to visit)
Autumn: average temperature 30.4°
Winter: average temperature 17.5°.
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