HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Hiroshima City is on the east coast of Japan but more important than this geographical location is its location at the mouth of a delta, where the majestic Ohta River meanders down from higher elevations before branching out, sometimes only to converge again, across the city, before spilling into Hiroshima Harbor.  The result is a city that is naturally divided into geographically distinct sections.

Hiroshima Station

The area that visitors first become familiar with is the Hiroshima Station area, a bit northeast of the city center, although the addresses of many of the businesses here indicate "south ward." As you might imagine, this busy area features many businesses intended for tourists and travelers, including hotels and shopping centers with many eateries interspersed between them. Travelers with expensive tastes and a budget to match should consider checking-in to the Hiroshima Prince Hotel before heading to the Sun Mall. to get some shopping done. Directly in front of the station is a tram, the primary form of transportation to the center of the city.The Hiroshima City... more