Hiroshima

Entry/Visa
When travelling to Japan it is possible to obtain an individual visa or a group Visa. You can get the group Visa by joining travel groups and it is relatively easy to get, however the personal Visa will take longer to acquire.

Climate
Hiroshima has a warm climate all year round. It is usually very sunny with some rainfall mainly in the mountains. If traveling into mountainous regions it is recommended to bring rain gear. The Winters in Hiroshima are on the contrary to the summer quite cold.

Currency
Japanese Yen

Language
Japanese

Telephone reception
Hiroshima has a voltage of 100 volts, and a frequency of 60 Hz, therefore in order to use personal electronic devices you will need to bring an adaptor. Domestic mobile phone will not work in Hiroshima therefore it is possible to buy prepaid phones which can be obtained on arrival at the airport.

Airports / Car rental
Hiroshima airport is located near “Mihara” and has International and domestic services. You can reach Hiroshima city either via the airport shuttle bus, a taxi or by renting a car. You can rent a car directly at the aiport.

Public transport
Hiroshima's public transport includes buses, electric railway, monorail, etc. Hiroshima bus station is the largest in Japan, therefore the bus is quite convenient. Hiroshima Electric Railway is a train which has been in service for a long time. It was part of the atomic bomb explosion which also damaged the vehicle, however it is still running today therefore can be considered as a part of history of Hiroshima.

Taxis / Infrastructure
Another travelling option in Hiroshima is via taxi. There is also a boat taxi which travels along the “ota-gawa” channels towards Hiroshima city center. Of course there are also regular taxis available for transportation.

Events
Hiroshima hosts a lot of festivals, mostly with the theme honor and peace, to cherish the memory of the people who suffered in the atomic bomb.Hiroshima Flower Festival takes place every year during “Golden Week” from May 3rd and lasts to 5th.This event is one of the most famous events in Hiroshima, it includes various different types of attractions, such as a small zoo, entertainment performance, shops etc. and has more than 1 million participants each year.

Other festivals in Hiroshima include:
-“Takamatsu-yama Daimonji Festival” held on the last Saturday and Sunday of May.
-“Peace memorial ceremony” held on august 6th.
-“International Animation Festival Hiroshima” held during middle of August.
-“Hiroshima Dreamination” held during middle of November.

Culinary Specialities
The local cuisine in Hiroshima is part of the traditional Japanese food. The main specialty in Hiroshima is “okonomiyaki” which is usually cooked right in front of you by the chef. This dish includes a layer of various ingredients amongst which are: eggs, bean sprouts “moyashi”, cabbage, sliced pork or sliced bacon, noodles and an okonomiyaki sauce.


Sights
When going to Hiroshima sights worth seeing include:
-Hiroshima Peace Memorial,
-Hiroshima Peace park and museum
- Five-Storied Pagoda
-Municipal Baseball stadium. And many other things.