Your stay — HOTEL KAWASHIMA
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The Property — HOTEL KAWASHIMA
Hotel Kawashima is a no-frills business hotel two blocks from Hiroshima Station, offering compact but scrupulously clean rooms with tatami accents and a free basic breakfast of rice, miso soup and nori. The lobby feels like a quiet, time-warped office building – polished linoleum, a vending machine corner and a patient night manager who remembers faces. It suits solo travellers or short-stay visitors who need reliable proximity to the shinkansen and trams, not style or space.
Chronicles of Hiroshima
Hiroshima was a castle town from the 1590s, transformed into a major military and industrial hub under the Meiji restoration. The atomic bombing on 6 August 1945 levelled 90% of the city; reconstruction prioritised peace memorials and wide boulevards for firebreaks, giving the centre a grid-planned, open feel unusual for Japan. Culturally, Hiroshima now identifies strongly with its Peace Park, okonomiyaki (the layered, noodle-inclusive style), and a quiet, industrious civic pride that avoids the frantic energy of Tokyo or Osaka.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hiroshima guide →Best months
October and November for crisp, dry days, autumn foliage at Shukkeien Garden, and fewer crowds than cherry-blossom season; also May for mild warmth and the colourful flower festival.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April (cherry blossom) and the first week of August (Peace Memorial Ceremony on the 6th) are the busiest. Hotel prices can double, and budget places like Kawashima often sell out three months ahead. The August event draws international media and peace pilgrims, but the city centre stays packed from noon onwards.
Budget shoulder season
June and September offer discounts of 20-40% vs spring, with occasional rain (June is the wet season) but still pleasant temperatures. Crowds at Peace Park are thin, and you can often walk into restaurants without queuing.
Weather & packing
Hiroshima has humid subtropical summers: July 2026 will be 28-32°C with 75%+ humidity and frequent muggy evenings. Pack a quick-dry towel, a portable fan or cooling wipe, and light, breathable cotton or linen – no denim jackets.
Live City Briefing — Hiroshima
- The Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) has completed track upgrades on Line 1; trams to Miyajima-guchi now run every 8 minutes during daytime with improved wheelchair access.
- Several new okonomiyaki specialty spots have opened in the Okonomi-mura building near Peace Park – try the teppanyaki counter 'Rai' for local oysters in batter.
- 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing; expect additional exhibitions at the Peace Memorial Museum from late June, and possible road closures near the cenotaph on August 6.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to HOTEL KAWASHIMA, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (above the 6th) facing away from the main street — likely the south or east side. The lift only reaches the 9th floor, so you avoid roof-level service noise.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on floors 1–3: street-level noise from Hiroshima’s busy grid streets. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the single lift shaft — constant whir and chime, especially mornings.
Best views
If oriented north-east, you might catch a glimpse of the mountains on clear days. South-facing upper floors overlook the city grid; no river or park view from this central location.
Quietest floors
Floors 7–9. Highest possible, farthest from street and lobby. Floor 9 is a solid choice as it tops out the lift, reducing through-traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Hiroshima’s central streets have light traffic till late. Expect occasional motorbike revving near the hotel entrance. The lift has a distinct chime audible from rooms with thin walls — request a room at the far end of the corridor.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the 8th or 9th floor, east side — quieter and less lift noise. 2) If in a lower floor, request a room away from the street-facing facade; no guarantee, but worth asking at check-in.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — HOTEL KAWASHIMA
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 20 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; login via room number and surname.
One passenger lift serves all 10 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary physical copies of The Japan Times and local papers in the lobby each morning.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop is free from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs 1,000 JPY per hour, after 14:00 charged a half-night rate.
Free same-day storage before check-in and after check-out at the front desk.
Step-free entrance from street level; one wheelchair-accessible guest room on the first floor; no step-free access to the rooftop terrace or basement restaurant.
No on-site hotel parking. Nearest public car park: City Parking Ote-machi, 5-minute walk, 1,200 JPY per night; no EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night for stays up to 19,999 JPY accommodation charge; otherwise varies by tier, up to 500 JPY per person per night.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; at check-in, a credit card hold of around 10,000 JPY per night for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 愛宕神社 (209 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 創価学会 (249 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 浄光寺 (356 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: 末日聖徒イエス・キリスト教会 (494 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ekie — 453 m · ~6 min walk
若草ふれあい広場 — 206 m · ~3 min walk
広島市郷土資料館サテライト — 724 m · ~9 min walk
HIROSHIMA CAVE-BE — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
若草第一公園 — 105 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 495 m · ~6 min walk
ウォンツ愛宕店 — 198 m · ~2 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 73 m · ~1 min walk
広島 — 517 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post for best rates; airport rates are poor, avoid exchange bureaux at tourist sites.
Major credit cards accepted in hotels, larger shops and restaurants; smaller places and street vendors often cash-only; contactless (Suica, IC cards) widely used for transport and convenience stores.
No tipping expected or desired; good service is standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Vending machine hot coffee or canned coffee from convenience stores, about ¥120.
A bowl of ramen or a kaiten-zushi lunch set, around ¥800–¥1,000.
A main dish at an izakaya or okonomiyaki place, about ¥900–¥1,300.
Hondori shopping arcade has cheap takoyaki and okonomiyaki stalls; the area near the Peace Memorial Park has food carts at festivals.
Supermarkets chain: Fresco, Izumi, and local cooperative shops; also Don Quijote for snacks and cheap bento.
Hondori arcade and department stores like Sogo offer mid-range chain apparel; Uniqlo and GU are in the city centre.
Hiroshima City Tram day pass ¥700; from airport, take the airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station (about ¥1,400).
Buy a Hiroshima Tourist Pass for unlimited tram and bus transport; eat lunch at department store basement food halls (depachika) for discounted bento after 2pm; fill a water bottle at public fountains instead of buying water.
Good to know — Hiroshima
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$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 HOTEL KAWASHIMA
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 495 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · ウォンツ愛宕店 — 198 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
Request upper floors (above the 6th) facing away from the main street — likely the south or east side. The lift only reaches the 9th floor, so you avoid roof-level service noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
Rooms on floors 1–3: street-level noise from Hiroshima’s busy grid streets. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the single lift shaft — constant whir and chime, especially mornings.
Is HOTEL KAWASHIMA noisy?
Hiroshima’s central streets have light traffic till late. Expect occasional motorbike revving near the hotel entrance. The lift has a distinct chime audible from rooms with thin walls — request a room at the far end of the corridor.
Which rooms have the best views at HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
If oriented north-east, you might catch a glimpse of the mountains on clear days. South-facing upper floors overlook the city grid; no river or park view from this central location.
What are insider tips for staying at HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
1) Ask for a room on the 8th or 9th floor, east side — quieter and less lift noise. 2) If in a lower floor, request a room away from the street-facing facade; no guarantee, but worth asking at check-in.
What time is check-in at HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
Check-in at HOTEL KAWASHIMA is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does HOTEL KAWASHIMA have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 20 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
200 JPY per person per night for stays up to 19,999 JPY accommodation charge; otherwise varies by tier, up to 500 JPY per person per night.
Where can I eat cheaply near HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
A bowl of ramen or a kaiten-zushi lunch set, around ¥800–¥1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from HOTEL KAWASHIMA?
Hiroshima City Tram day pass ¥700; from airport, take the airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station (about ¥1,400).
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
October and November for crisp, dry days, autumn foliage at Shukkeien Garden, and fewer crowds than cherry-blossom season; also May for mild warmth and the colourful flower festival.
Top Attractions in 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.