Hiroshima/General Information
Local information
HiroshimaHiroshima City, the world-renowned as “City of Peace” is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture. It is also known as a beautiful city, endowed with natural environment including the Seto Inland Sea and six rivers flowing through mountains and urban areas.
Hiroshima Peace Memoria Park including the Memorial Museum and the Miyajima Island are among most interesting tourist attractions in Japan.
Japan National Tourist Organization
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/basic-info/index.html
http://visithiroshima.net/plan_your_trip/
https://www.hiroshima-navi.or.jp/en/information/
http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/
General Information
Official languageJapanese
Climatehttps://www.accuweather.com/en/jp/hiroshima-shi/223955/weather-forecast/223955
Calling Code & CurrencyThe international calling code of Japan is +81
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/basic-info/basic-info/money.html
The local time in Japan is GMT +8h
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/basic-info/basic-info/time-differences.html
100 V AC, 60Hz Participants may need an adaptor for electric appliances.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/basic-info/basic-info/electricity.html
In japan, tips are not necessary anywhere, even at hotel and restaurants.
VisaPlease note that the VISA on ARRIVAL is NOT available at any airport in Japan.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/basic-info/tourist-info/visa-information.html
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
https://www.hiroshima-navi.or.jp/en/access/
Transportation in Hiroshima City