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Higashihiroshima東広島
Spend a half‑day in Saijo district for sake brewery walk; add a night if you want a business‑hotel stay.
Higashihiroshima is a university and commuter town east of Hiroshima, best known for Saijo’s cluster of seven sake breweries. The breweries and nearby eateries fit into a 20‑30 min walk, so a half‑day suffices; a night is useful for a low‑key business hotel.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- HIJ
- Nights
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- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Higashihiroshima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional summer heat and keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded stations.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHIJ Hiroshima Airport.
- Getting aroundSaijo district is flat; most sights within 2 km (1.2 mi), walkable.Saijo district is flat; most sights within 1.2 mi (2 km), walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥7,000 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥7,700 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HIJ Hiroshima Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Higashihiroshima: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Saijo district is flat; most sights within 2 km, walkable. JR Sanyō Main Line connects Hiroshima (35 min) and Miyoshi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Takehara
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR Sanyō Main Line, ~30 min east
Historic canal town with preserved merchant houses.
Mihara
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
JR Sanyō Main Line, ~20 min east
Mihara Castle and riverfront promenade.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Sunrise21
Business hotel, ~2 km (1.2 mi) from Saijo JR Station; ¥7,700 per double room.Business hotel, ~1.2 mi (2 km) from Saijo JR Station; ¥7,700 per double room.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| JR Saijo round‑trip from Hiroshima2 × ¥2,600 · check | ¥5,200 |
| Sake tasting pass (up to 5 cups at 7 breweries)2 × ¥1,200 · check | ¥2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,530 |
| Trip total≈ ¥19,420 per person per day, bed included | ¥38,830≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Sake tasting cup | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bishu‑nabe bowl | ¥1,800–¥2,200 (≈ US$13–15) |
| Kome‑kara fried chicken | ¥1,200–¥1,500 (≈ US$9–11) |
| JR Saijo Station ticket (one‑way from Hiroshima) | ¥1,300 (≈ US$9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Brewery tasting rooms close by 16:00‑17:00; confirm exact hours on site.Brewery tasting rooms close by 4:00 PM‑5:00 PM; confirm exact hours on site.
- Peak summer heat can be intense; carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hiroshima → Saijo (JR): about ¥1,300 (≈ US$9), 35 min
- Sake tasting loop (7 breweries): ¥0–¥1,200 (≈ US$0–9) depending on cups
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Higashihiroshima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Sunrise21 for easy early‑morning brewery visits.
- Use the free English walking map from breweries (paper copy).
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