1. Hiroshima Airport
2. Hiroshima Seaport
3. Yoshijima(via Peace Memorial Park)
4. Asa zoological Park
5. Hiroshima bus center
6. Hiroshima bus center
7. Hiroshima bus center
8. Hiroshima bus center
9. Asahimachi:(shukkeien garden)
10. Nakafukawa(via Youth Hostel)
11. nakafukawa(via Youth Hostel)
12. Hiroshima Airport limousine bus
    

Streetcar Platform

1. Miyajima, Koi:Ujina(via Kamiyacho):Eba
2. Ujina(via Hijiyama foot)

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Streetcars, the most economical means of transportation around the city, are boarded through the middle door and exited through the front door. The regular fare within the city is 130yen for adults and 70yen for children, except on the Hakushima line, which is 90yen for adults and 50yen for children and the Miyajima suburban line, where the fare varies according to the distance. Books of discounted tickets(kaisuuken) are available from the driver for 1,000yen. Put your money into the fare box by the driver as you exit.

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Five different bus companies operate throughout the city. Boarding the bus through the middle door, take a numbered ticket from the dispenser just inside the door. The fares are indicated on the board above the driver, under the number on each ticket. Push the button above the seat to indicate you want to get off at the next stop and put the ticket and fare in the box next to the driver as you exit through the front door.

Bus tours: Half-day or one-day excursions are available on the Shinkansen side of Hiroshima Station.
*For information and reservations call:
Hiroshima bus Co.082-261-7104.
*Japanese language only.

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Taxis are available at taxi stands, street corners, hotels and train stations. To stop a passing cab, wave your hand. Tips are not expected. Taxi tours depart from the Shinkansen side of Hiroshima Station. English guide tapes are available.
For information and reservations call:
Hiroshima Station Tourist Information Center
(082)261-1877 or (082)263-6822.

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JR trains provide efficient transportation for out-of town trips. Tickets are available from machines near the entrance to the platforms. Japan rail passes cover the cost of the JR ferry to Miyajima and the trip from the city to Miyajima by train is quicker than by streetcar.
Hiroshima Train Station, telephone:082-261-0020.

Information on Streetcars and Trains is provided courtesy of Hiroshima city Tourist Association. (Partially revised.)

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Services began in September, 1994. This is a new monorail system and with 18.4 km of track is the longest of any such line in Japan. It takes about 36 minutes from "Hondori Station" in the center of downtown to "Koiki Koen Mae" at the Big Arch (the main venue for the Asian Games). Commuters to work and school, as well as the many fans and supporters of the Hiroshima Sanfrecce soccer team, frequently use the new Astram line.

Fares: \180-\460(1995)

Information on Astram line is provided courtesy of Hiroshima Chuo Shoutengai Hukkou Kumiai Rengoukai. (Partilly revised)

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