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Hatsukaichi
Spend a half day in Hatsukaichi for the Sea View Forest Museum and archery park, then catch a quick ferry to Miyajima – no overnight needed.
Hatsukaichi is a small city in Hiroshima prefecture, best known for the Sea View Forest Museum and easy access to Miyajima. A morning or afternoon visit fits into a Hiroshima itinerary; overnight stay is unnecessary unless you prefer a quiet night by the sea.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- HIJ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hatsukaichi110 ▾
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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 Hatsukaichi, 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
- SafetyHatsukaichi is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings on trains and follow ferry schedules.
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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 (JR Sanyo line to Hatsukaichi about 45 min).
- Getting aroundJR Sanyo Line stops at Hatsukaichi Station; local buses connect to the museum and the Miyajimaguchi ferry terminal.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥11,000 (≈ US$75) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
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 (JR Sanyo line to Hatsukaichi about 45 min)
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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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 Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hatsukaichi: 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)
7 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 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
JR Sanyo Line stops at Hatsukaichi Station; local buses connect to the museum and the Miyajimaguchi ferry terminal. Walks are under 15 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
JR Sanyo to Miyajimaguchi (≈15 min), then 5‑min walk to ferry, 10‑min ride
Iconic torii gate; allow 2–3 h to explore.
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.
City centre guesthouses
Check availability; convenient for train station and museum
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
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–13,000 (≈ US$65–90) excl. bed
- High
- ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥11,000 | ¥11,000 |
| JR Sanyo Hatsukaichi ↔ Miyajimaguchi round trip1 × ¥1,200 · check | ¥1,200 |
| Ferry Miyajimaguchi ↔ Miyajima round trip1 × ¥360 · check | ¥360 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,760 |
| Trip total≈ ¥19,320 per person per day, bed included | ¥19,320≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry to Miyajima runs every 15 min; last departure around 22:00.Ferry to Miyajima runs every 15 min; last departure around 10:00 PM.
- Museum entry fee varies; check the official site for current price.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US Consulate in Osaka (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Sanyo Hatsukaichi ↔ Miyajimaguchi: about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9) round‑trip, 15 min each way (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
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 Hatsukaichi. 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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