Your stay — Hotel Livemax
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The Property — Hotel Livemax
Hotel Livemax is a no-frills business hotel in central Hiroshima that gets the basics right: clean, compact rooms with a desk and fast Wi-Fi. The lobby is small but functional, with a coffee machine and a shelf of local tourist leaflets. It suits solo travellers or couples who plan to be out all day and just need a quiet, affordable base near the tram lines. Don't expect character — expect efficiency.
Chronicles of Hiroshima
Hiroshima was a castle town and military hub from the 16th century, rebuilt after the atomic bomb of 6 August 1945 into a symbol of peace. Architecturally, the city is a mix of low-rise concrete reconstruction from the 1950s–70s, with newer glass towers around the station. The Peace Memorial Park and the restored Hiroshima Castle stand as dual anchors of memory and tradition. Today it’s a cycling-friendly, food-obsessed city known for okonomiyaki and oysters, with a calm, civic pride that sets it apart from Tokyo or Osaka.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hiroshima guide →Best months
April–May (cherry blossom and mild weather) and October–November (clear skies, koyo foliage) give the best balance of comfortable temperatures and lower humidity than summer.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak, driven by the 6 August Peace Memorial Ceremony and Obon holidays. Hotel prices can double; book by March. Crowds are dense around the Peace Park and the ferry port for Miyajima.
Budget shoulder season
September and early December offer up to 30% lower room rates, still pleasant weather, and far fewer tourists. September still has some humidity; December is crisp and calm.
Weather & packing
Hiroshima’s July is muggy and rainy — expect 30°C with 80% humidity and frequent showers. Pack a packable rain shell, a cotton shirt, and a microfibre towel; the hotel rooms are air-conditioned but you’ll sweat outside.
Live City Briefing — Hiroshima
- The Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) streetcar lines are undergoing upgrade works in 2026; expect some delays on Line 2 near the station until late summer.
- A new direct ferry service from Hiroshima Peace Park to Miyajima commenced spring 2026, saving about 20 minutes over the train-and-ferry route.
- The city’s G7 commemorative garden in the Peace Memorial Park is now fully open, with new interpretive panels on the 2023 summit.
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Livemax
Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed approx. 15 Mbps. No login required – just select ‘Hotel Livemax Hiroshima’ network
One passenger lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers. Two free Japanese TV channels in room; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 (free, at front desk). Check-out by 10:00; late check-out possible until 13:00 for 1,000 JPY (subject to availability, confirm day before)
Free luggage storage on check-in day and after check-out; can be left at front desk (no locker service)
No step-free main entrance – one small kerb ramp available on request. Lift is standard size (not wheelchair-accessible wide). No accessible guestrooms; call ahead for ground-floor room assignment
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: NTT Hiroshima Building Parking (5-min walk, 1,200 JPY per night, 24h). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night (Hiroshima accommodation tax); 500 JPY if room rate exceeds 20,000 JPY
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a 5,000 JPY per stay incidentals hold placed on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 浄国寺 (158 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 河原町地蔵堂 (252 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 本川浜恵美須神社 (279 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 高信寺 (290 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
寺田屋 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
本川公園 — 403 m · ~5 min walk
体育館 — 582 m · ~7 min walk
広島文化学園HBGホール — 663 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
イーネット — 331 m · ~4 min walk
さくら薬局 — 421 m · ~5 min walk
ファミリーマート — 229 m · ~3 min walk
元安桟橋 — 847 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank give fair rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchange counters as they charge poor rates.
Cards accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; cash still needed for small eateries, markets, and some trams.
No tipping — it's not customary. Just say thank you; offering money causes confusion.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Convenience-store hot coffee (about ¥110–150) or vending-machine cans (¥100–130).
A bowl of okonomiyaki or a set meal at a casual diner: ¥800–1,200.
A main at an izakaya or ramen shop: ¥900–1,500.
Okonomiyaki vendors on Hondori shopping arcade and near Peace Memorial Park; also yakitori stalls and takoyaki spots in central district.
Supermarket chains include Fresco, MaxValu, and Youme Mart; also Don Quijote for discount groceries.
Hondori shopping arcade has Uniqlo, GU, and budget department stores; Daiso for cheap basics.
Hiroshima's streetcar day pass (¥680) covers trams and buses; from the airport, take the limousine bus (¥1,540) rather than a taxi.
Buy a streetcar one-day pass for sightseeing; eat okonomiyaki from casual shops rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; fill a water bottle at free tap-water stations around Peace Park.
Good to know — Hiroshima
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.77 · 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 Livemax
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · イーネット — 331 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · さくら薬局 — 421 m · ~5 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 time is check-in at Hotel Livemax?
Check-in at Hotel Livemax is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Livemax have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed approx. 15 Mbps. No login required – just select ‘Hotel Livemax Hiroshima’ network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Livemax?
200 JPY per person per night (Hiroshima accommodation tax); 500 JPY if room rate exceeds 20,000 JPY
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Livemax?
A bowl of okonomiyaki or a set meal at a casual diner: ¥800–1,200.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Livemax?
Hiroshima's streetcar day pass (¥680) covers trams and buses; from the airport, take the limousine bus (¥1,540) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
April–May (cherry blossom and mild weather) and October–November (clear skies, koyo foliage) give the best balance of comfortable temperatures and lower humidity than summer.
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.