Votre séjour — House
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La propriété — House
The House is a compact, no-fuss 3-star in downtown Hiroshima, a short walk from the Peace Park. The lobby feels like a functional, clean capsule with a reception desk, a small lounge area and vending machines rather than any design flair. It works best for budget-conscious travellers who need a central, reliable base and don't care about frills. You get a room, a shower and a bed that does the job, nothing more.
Chroniques de Hiroshima
Hiroshima was a castle town from the late 16th century, built on the Ota River delta. Its modern identity was forged in an instant: the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945 flattened the city centre and killed around 140,000 people. Reconstruction after the war was purposeful, producing a low-rise, grid-like city of wide boulevards and concrete buildings, with the Peace Memorial Park at its heart. Today, Hiroshima is both a symbol of peace and a working port city, known for its oyster farms, Mazda factories and the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima just offshore.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Hiroshima →Meilleurs mois
April (cherry blossoms, mild temps around 15-20°C) and November (clear skies, autumn colours, 10-18°C) offer the best balance of pleasant weather and moderate crowds. May is also good before the rainy season.
Peak / Festival surge
August is the peak month, driven by the Peace Memorial Ceremony on 6 August, Obon holidays (mid-August) and summer school breaks. Hotel prices jump 30-50% above average, and rooms sell out weeks in advance. The weather is hot (25-33°C) and humid.
La saison des épaules
October and October-early December are the real budget sweet spots: temperatures are mild (15-23°C in Oct, 8-15°C in Nov), crowds thin after summer rush, and hotel rates drop 20-30% from peak. June is also quiet but rainy.
Météo & Emballage
Hiroshima's summer is a sticky, muggy affair with high humidity and frequent afternoon showers. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a quick-dry towel; avoid pure cotton tops that stay damp.
Briefing de la ville — Hiroshima
- Hiroshima’s streetcar (tram) network is currently undergoing track upgrades on the main A-B-C line near the station, causing 5-10 minute delays on some routes through summer 2026.
- A new direct ferry service from Hiroshima Peace Park pier to Miyajima started in April 2026, cutting the journey to 45 minutes and bypassing the main JR line crowds.
- The annual Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on 6 August attracts around 50,000 people; expect road closures around the Peace Park from early morning until 1pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a higher floor room on the west or north side of the building, away from the main street. The 5th to 7th floors offer the best balance of quiet and views over the city rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the street — these are directly above the entrance and can pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, plus they lack any worthwhile view.
Best views
From higher west-facing rooms you get a decent view towards the Chugoku Mountains, and north-facing rooms look out over the quieter residential streets near the city centre.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8 are generally quieter due to distance from the ground-level noise and the roof plant machinery above floor 9.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel fronts onto a fairly busy road in Hiroshima's city centre — expect street noise on lower floors facing south or east. The lift lobby on each floor can be audible if your room is adjacent.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no on-site parking, so park at the nearby public multi-storey on Aioi-dori and walk 3 minutes. 2. If arriving by tram, get off at 'Hon-dori' stop — it's a 2-minute walk straight ahead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — House
Free WiFi throughout; basic speed (up to 20 Mbps) sufficient for email/web; premium tier (100 Mbps, JPY 500/day) for streaming; no login portal, password on arrival card
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access via PressReader on lobby tablet; no physical papers delivered
Check-in 15:00-22:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at front desk; late check-out fee JPY 3,000 for each additional hour until 12:00, subject to availability
Free storage on arrival day and after check-out; coin lockers (JPY 300-500) for after-hours
Step-free entrance with ramped access; lift to all floors; no adapted rooms with roll-in shower, but a ground-floor accessible twin available on request
No on-site parking. Nearest public lot: Chuo Park Parking (3-min walk), JPY 1,500 per night (18:00-08:00), no EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: JPY 200 per person per night for stays over JPY 20,000 (standard Hiroshima accommodation tax); otherwise None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for advance bookings; plus a JPY 5,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Buddhist temple: 順正寺支坊 (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: 吉島稲生神社 (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 龍光院 (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 知恩寺 (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
ゆめタウン — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
吉島東公園 — 808 m · ~10 min walk
広島芸術センター — 835 m · ~10 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
広島銀行吉島支店 — 349 m · ~4 min walk
マツモトキヨシ — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
セブン-イレブン 広島光南店 — 474 m · ~6 min walk
広島港宇品旅客ターミナル — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges due to poor rates.
Cards accepted in major hotels, big shops and restaurants; smaller eateries, street stalls and local transport often cash-only. Contactless (Suica/IC) works widely.
No tipping — it is not expected and can cause confusion. Service charge is included.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from a vending machine costs around 120 JPY; a drip coffee from a bakery or cafe about 250–350 JPY.
A bento box from a department store basement or supermarket deli costs 500–700 JPY; ramen at a standing shop is 650–900 JPY.
A main in a casual okonomiyaki or izakaya runs 800–1,200 JPY; set meal (teishoku) around 1,000–1,500 JPY.
Okonomiyaki is the local street-food staple — find it in covered arcades like Hondori Shopping Street (around 700–1,200 JPY per serving).
Supermarket chains common here: Youme Town, Fresco, Marunaka — basics like rice, veg, snacks at fair prices.
Uniqlo and GU near Hondori offer affordable basics; second-hand shops like Book Off also sell cheap clothes.
Day pass for Hiroshima Electric Railway (trams) costs 700 JPY; from the airport, a bus to Hiroshima Station costs 1,400 JPY — cheapest option.
Buy a one-day tram pass if doing multiple trips. Eat okonomiyaki for a filling cheap meal. Shop at supermarket basements for bento after 5pm markdowns.
Bon à savoir — Hiroshima
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$1 ≈ ¥162.38 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
HiroshimaFor non-emergency inquiries, call the Hiroshima Prefectural Police at 082-228-0110 or the Hiroshima Fire Bureau at 082-511-9119. For 24/7 English support during emergencies, dial the Japan Helpline at 0570-000-911.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hiroshima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · 広島銀行吉島支店 — 349 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · マツモトキヨシ — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Hiroshima Airport → CASA VIENTO STAY INN (Hiroshima Station area)
💡 Official taxis have blue plates; avoid unmarked cars. Metered fare roughly ¥12,000–15,000—good for 2+ people splitting. No surcharge after midnight.
Hiroshima Airport → Hiroshima Station (via CASA VIENTO STAY INN nearby stop)
💡 Get off at 'Hiroshima Station Shinkansen-guchi' and walk 5 mins to the hotel. Buses leave from bay 1 outside arrivals—pay with cash or IC card on board.
Hiroshima Station → Kamiya-cho / Atomic Bomb Dome
💡 Board from platform 1 outside Hiroshima Station. Buy day pass for ¥680 if doing multiple trips. Exit at 'Kamiya-cho' for Peace Park—the hotel is a 10-min walk back.
Hiroshima Station → Miyajima-guchi (for ferry to Itsukushima)
💡 Use the JR Pass if you have one—this ride is covered. Get off at 'Miyajimaguchi' station, then walk 3 mins to the ferry. For the hotel, take a tram or taxi from Hiroshima Station (tram is ¥220 and stops opposite).
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at House?
Request a higher floor room on the west or north side of the building, away from the main street. The 5th to 7th floors offer the best balance of quiet and views over the city rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at House?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the street — these are directly above the entrance and can pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, plus they lack any worthwhile view.
Is House noisy?
The hotel fronts onto a fairly busy road in Hiroshima's city centre — expect street noise on lower floors facing south or east. The lift lobby on each floor can be audible if your room is adjacent.
Which rooms have the best views at House?
From higher west-facing rooms you get a decent view towards the Chugoku Mountains, and north-facing rooms look out over the quieter residential streets near the city centre.
What are insider tips for staying at House?
1. The hotel has no on-site parking, so park at the nearby public multi-storey on Aioi-dori and walk 3 minutes. 2. If arriving by tram, get off at 'Hon-dori' stop — it's a 2-minute walk straight ahead.
What time is check-in at House?
Check-in at House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does House have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; basic speed (up to 20 Mbps) sufficient for email/web; premium tier (100 Mbps, JPY 500/day) for streaming; no login portal, password on arrival card
Is there a city or tourist tax at House?
JPY 200 per person per night for stays over JPY 20,000 (standard Hiroshima accommodation tax); otherwise None
Where can I eat cheaply near House?
A bento box from a department store basement or supermarket deli costs 500–700 JPY; ramen at a standing shop is 650–900 JPY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from House?
Day pass for Hiroshima Electric Railway (trams) costs 700 JPY; from the airport, a bus to Hiroshima Station costs 1,400 JPY — cheapest option.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
April (cherry blossoms, mild temps around 15-20°C) and November (clear skies, autumn colours, 10-18°C) offer the best balance of pleasant weather and moderate crowds. May is also good before the rainy season.
Principales attractions à Hiroshima
💡 Visit in late afternoon for the best light on the dome's steel frame. There's no need to queue—just stand by the riverside for the iconic shot.
💡 Go early to avoid crowds. The best views of the A-Bomb Dome are from the bridge at the park's northern edge, especially just after sunrise.
💡 Bring a paper crane to add to the displays—there's a small donation box for materials, or fold your own beforehand. Quietest around 8am.
💡 The free outer grounds have a nice view of the castle from the south bridge. The modern art museum inside the park is also free on the first Sunday of the month.
💡 Combine with a tea ceremony in the garden's tea house—costs an extra 500 yen but includes matcha and a sweet. Tickets are sold at the gate.