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Akitakata安芸高田市
A half-day stop for castle ruins and samurai history, not a base. Pass through between Hiroshima and Miyoshi or stay one night if you want to hike the castle mountain.
Akitakata is a small city in northern Hiroshima Prefecture, best known for Yoshida-Koriyama Castle, the former stronghold of the Mōri clan. The city has one solid museum and a castle ruin with good views, but little else for the casual traveller. Most visitors come as a day trip from Hiroshima or as a stop on the way to Miyoshi.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, snow possible)
- 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
Emergency numbers for Akitakata110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Akitakata, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (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.
- AirportcheckHIJ Hiroshima Airport (check).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the castle and museum.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (ramen or soba)¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry¥500 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Hiroshima, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room in Hiroshima, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room in Hiroshima, a night, per room¥35,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · 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 (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Nov (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Akitakata: 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)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 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
Walking covers the castle and museum. A taxi from the city hall area to the castle is about ¥1,000 (check). Buses are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Miyoshi
goDoor to door: check
check
Small city with a castle and a sake museum; a good half-day add-on.
Shobara
cautionDoor to door: check
check
Mostly rural; limited attractions.
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.
Near the city hall area
Closest to the castle and museum; few options, mostly minshuku and small hotels.
Hiroshima city
About 1 h by train; far more choices and nightlife.
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
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Hiroshima1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| JR Hiroshima–Yoshida, round trip1 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥2,500 |
| Museum entry1 × ¥500 | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,100 |
| Trip total≈ ¥12,100 per person per day, bed included | ¥12,100≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Museum entry | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle soup (ramen or soba) | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Taxi city hall area → castle | ¥1,000 (≈ US$7) (check) |
| JR Hiroshima–Yoshida, one way | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The museum is closed on Tuesdays and the day after holidays; check the calendar.
- No photography inside the museum exhibit rooms.
- Castle ruins are on a hill; wear sturdy shoes and allow 1–2 h for the hike.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Akitakata安芸高田市
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Hiroshima; most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hiroshima → Yoshida, JR: check
- Taxi city hall area → castle: ¥1,000 (≈ US$7) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- 博物館はどこですか？ — Where is the museum? (hakubutsukan wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much? (ikura 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 Akitakata. 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 and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, snow possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the museum and castle with verified hours and closure days.
- Walking route from the city hall area to the castle with waypoints.
- Eat page for local soba and sake.
Sources
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