Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port
Ujina Foreign Trade Wharf and Itsukaichi are listed passenger berths.
Cruise planning
Research Hiroshima cruise calls before you travel.
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Schedule note
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Japan
Port code
JPHIJ
Coordinates
34.385, 132.455
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Hiroshima
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Hiroshima
Hiroshima calls use Ujina Foreign Trade Wharf or the larger Itsukaichi berth; neither should be confused with the Miyajima ferry landing.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Varies by terminal
Can you explore independently?
Confirm the berth, then choose central Hiroshima and Peace Memorial Park or a longer Miyajima outing rather than rushing both.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port and Hiroshima Port Official Site.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
The prefectural profile lists alongside berths at Ujina and Itsukaichi, with tourist information at Ujina and call-dependent shuttle service.
Getting into town
From Ujina, central Hiroshima and JR Hiroshima Station are about 30 minutes by streetcar, bus, or car; Itsukaichi requires a separate berth-specific transfer.
Port shuttle
Use the official call shuttle when provided and note whether it serves Ujina or Itsukaichi; no single route applies to both berths.
Taxi and local transport
A taxi offers the clearest berth-to-Peace-Park connection, especially from Itsukaichi or for travellers with limited time.
Airport and hotel transfers
The official profile lists Hiroshima Airport at about 50 minutes by car or bus from the port area.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port and Hiroshima Port Official Site.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port
JR Hiroshima Station is listed about 30 minutes away by car, streetcar, or bus.
Hiroshima Port Official Site
Hiroshima Prefecture’s port site distinguishes the Ujina and Itsukaichi waterfront facilities.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port and Hiroshima Port Official Site.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, Hondori, and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine are the major anchors. From Ujina, central Hiroshima and JR Hiroshima Station are about 30 minutes by streetcar, bus, or car; Itsukaichi requires a separate berth-specific transfer.
Long call
7+ hours
Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, Hondori, and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine are the major anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port and Hiroshima Port Official Site.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Berth confirmation is essential: Ujina has city transit nearby, while Itsukaichi generally needs a longer shuttle or accessible vehicle transfer.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port and Hiroshima Port Official Site.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port and Hiroshima Port Official Site.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Hiroshima port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
The prefectural profile lists alongside berths at Ujina and Itsukaichi, with tourist information at Ujina and call-dependent shuttle service.
How do I get from the ship into town?
From Ujina, central Hiroshima and JR Hiroshima Station are about 30 minutes by streetcar, bus, or car; Itsukaichi requires a separate berth-specific transfer.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Use the official call shuttle when provided and note whether it serves Ujina or Itsukaichi; no single route applies to both berths. A taxi offers the clearest berth-to-Peace-Park connection, especially from Itsukaichi or for travellers with limited time.
Can I explore independently?
Confirm the berth, then choose central Hiroshima and Peace Memorial Park or a longer Miyajima outing rather than rushing both.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
The official profile lists Hiroshima Airport at about 50 minutes by car or bus from the port area.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Japan Tourism Agency – Hiroshima Port and Hiroshima Port Official Site.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026
2 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Hiroshima
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
From Ujina, central Hiroshima and JR Hiroshima Station are about 30 minutes by streetcar, bus, or car; Itsukaichi requires a separate berth-specific transfer.
Arrival location reference
Hiroshima cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Nature and park
Peace Memorial Park
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
the Atomic Bomb Dome
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Historic site
Hiroshima Castle
The keep closed to entry in March 2026, but you can still view its exterior.
Read more
The keep closed to entry in March 2026, but you can still view its exterior. Plan a grounds and moat visit rather than an interior tower tour, and check the official guide for current Ninomaru opening arrangements.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Hondori
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Hiroshima. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary6 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Arrival
8:00am
Departure
6:00pm
Scheduled window
10h
1 ship that day
Up to 600 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 4:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
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A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Hiroshima
History buffs will want to write home Hiroshima. Despite being devastated in 1945, this Japanese city is known to all for its commitment peace – its ruin on the 6th August 1945 led to the end of the war and today, the Peace Memorial (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) , is a constant reminder of the destruction that war brings. A walk in the leafy boulevards of Peace Memorial Park brings quiet contemplation. The Flames of Peace – set in the park’s central feature pond – burn brightly and will continue to do so until all the nuclear bombs I the world have been destroyed.
There are many other inspiring messages of hope around the city too; the Children’s’ Peace Monument just north of the park is a homage to little Sadako Sasaki, who was just two in 1945. When she developed leukemia in 1956, she believed that if she folded 1,000 paper cranes – a symbol of longevity and happiness in Japan – she would recover. Sadly she died before she finished her task but her classmates finished the rest. It is impossible to ignore the events of 1945 in Hiroshima, but this is far from a depressing place.
The great efforts that have been made in rebuilding of the city over the years have given Hiroshima a vibrant, eclectic edge, with the downtown shopping area and street food stalls being well worth a visit. The proximity to Miyajima and its iconic, impressive, Torii gate should not be overlooked either. If you are lucky enough to visit during the unpredictable and short-lived Sakura (cherry blossom) season, then the extraordinary sight of the delicate pink blossom floating across the water to the red gate, means you can consider yourself one of the luckiest people on the planet.
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Shore excursions in Hiroshima
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Independent shore excursions
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Standard
8 hours
Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Castle and Hondori with Lunch
Discover Hiroshima's most important historic and cultural landmarks with visits to Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and lively Hondori Shopping Street. Enjoy guided sightseeing, an included lunch, entrance fees, and convenient transportation from the cruise port.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Easy
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Standard
6 hours
Exclusive Cultural and Historical Hiroshima Highlights
Experience the profound history and serene beauty of Hiroshima on this captivating shore excursion that highlights the city's resilience and cultural allure. From the iconic Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island to the somber Hiroshima Peace Memorial and the tranquil Shukkeien Garden, this journey offers a meaningful connection to Hiroshima's past while immersing you in its natural and spiritual wonders.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Easy
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Small
5 hours
Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Orizuru Tower Historical Walk with Lunch
Discover Hiroshima's history and resilience with a guided visit to the Peace Memorial Museum, learning about the city's tragic past and inspiring recovery. Enjoy panoramic views from Orizuru Tower while reflecting over lunch. Conclude at the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome and the resilient Aogiri tree, symbols of survival and hope. Includes guide, entry tickets, lunch, and tour photos.
Walking Tour Moderate
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- The upper roofs and observation level of Hiroshima Castle’s keep — DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0
- The preserved ruins of Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome — Oilstreet · CC BY 2.5
- Itsukushima Shrine’s offshore torii gate on Miyajima — redlegsfan21 · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Covered Hondori shopping street in Hiroshima with baseball banners — Aude · CC BY-SA 3.0