🇯🇵 Hiroshima, Japan
Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku
📍 ｒｏｋｕ 1階, 6-18 Hakushimakukencho, Hiroshima, 730-0003
Your stay — Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku
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The Property — Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku
Roku 広島ゲストハウス is a compact, friendly hostel in central Hiroshima, a short walk from the Peace Memorial Park. The vibe is quiet and social: a polished-wood lobby with tatami accents, staff who know the city inside out, and a proper kitchen if you want to cook. It suits budget-conscious solo travellers or couples who value cleanliness and location over frills.
Chronicles of Hiroshima
Hiroshima was a feudal castle town from the 1590s, rebuilt after the atomic bombing of 1945 as a global symbol of peace. Its postwar architecture is functional and low-rise, with wide boulevards and the striking Peace Memorial Museum complex. Today it’s a laid-back city with excellent regional food (okonomiyaki, oysters), a revitalised waterfront, and a vibrant contemporary art scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hiroshima guide →Best months
October and November for crisp autumn weather and fewer crowds; May for pleasant temperatures and greenery before the rainy season.
Peak / festival surge
August (Obon week + Peace Memorial Ceremony on 6 Aug) brings floods of domestic tourists. Hotel prices can double, and advance booking is essential around the 6th.
Budget shoulder season
Late September to early October offers mild weather, lower prices, and thinner crowds. Also good: late February to early March, before cherry blossom mania.
Weather & packing
July is hot and humid (30°C+), with sudden downpours from the rainy season that lingers into early July. Pack light cotton clothes, a rain jacket, and a small umbrella — always carry one.
Live City Briefing — Hiroshima
- The Peace Memorial Park and Museum are open as usual; the annual ceremony on 6 August draws huge crowds, so book transport early.
- Hiroshima's new tram line (Route 9) now runs from the station to the Peace Park area, cutting bus dependency.
- Many restaurants in the Nagarekawa district have reopened after post-pandemic renovations, including a new branch of the cult okonomiyaki shop 'Hassei'.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear side of the building. These floors are above street level but low enough to avoid any roof-unit hum, and the rear orientation reduces noise from Hakushimakukencho.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level) facing the front. The property is on a side street in central Hiroshima, so ground-floor rooms will catch foot traffic and passing scooters. Also skip rooms near the shared entrance or stairs if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
Rooms facing east or north-east may offer narrow views of the nearby Kyobashi River or glimpses of the city skyline, but this is a compact urban guesthouse. The best view is likely from upper-floor rear rooms looking over low-rise residential blocks.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors are the quietest. The building appears to be a small guesthouse with limited floors, so these mid-level rooms are best.
🔊 Noise notes
Hakushimakukencho is a relatively quiet residential-commercial side street, but it's within 2 blocks of the main Ekimae-dori, so occasional traffic noise (taxis, delivery vans) can be heard from front-facing rooms. The guesthouse may also have some hallway noise from shared facilities.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by tram, get off at Kanayama-cho stop (5 min walk) rather than Hiroshima Station — it's a quieter approach and saves lugging bags through the station. 2. The guesthouse often has discount rates for direct bookings; email them before using third-party sites to ask about cash-only deals.
- 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 — Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku
Free Wi‑Fi throughout the building; typical download speed around 30 Mbps; no password login required.
No lift; all rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors accessed by stairs only.
No physical or digital news service; building is a converted 1980s apartment block with original tiled facade.
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag drop from 09:00; late check-out until 11:00 costs 1,000 JPY.
Free storage before check-in and after check-out on the day of stay; long-term storage not available.
Step‑free entrance from street level; no lift to upper floors; wheelchair access limited to ground-floor common area only.
No on‑site parking; nearest public car park is at Nikopark 600m away (24h max 1,500 JPY); no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night in addition to the room rate.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 1,000 JPY cash deposit for key card is taken at check-in and returned on departure.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 宝勝院 (134 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: 碇神社 (147 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 心行寺 (170 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 禿翁寺 (316 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
エールエールA館 — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
白潮公園 — 378 m · ~5 min walk
広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室 — 584 m · ~7 min walk
上野学園ホール — 818 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 369 m · ~5 min walk
アレス薬局 — 166 m · ~2 min walk
セブン-イレブン 広島白島中町店 — 34 m · ~1 min walk
新白島（広島方面） — 498 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post for decent rates; avoid airport currency exchanges which give poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in larger shops and restaurants, but cash still king at smaller places, markets, and local eateries.
No tipping — it is not part of Japanese culture; just pay the bill as presented.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from a vending machine costs about ¥120.
A bowl of ramen or a set meal at a casual eatery costs around ¥800–1,000.
An okonomiyaki from a local shop (Hiroshima-style) will set you back about ¥1,000–1,500 for a main.
For cheap eats, wander the covered arcades (like Hondōri) near the Peace Park — plenty of takoyaki, okonomiyaki and grilled skewers.
Look for YouMe Town or Fresco supermarkets for budget groceries in this area.
Uniqlo and GU are the reliable budget high-street chains; also check the Don Quijote store for discounted apparel.
Hiroshima's tram day pass (¥700) is the cheapest way around the city; from the airport, take the direct limousine bus (¥1,400) rather than a taxi.
Buy a tram day pass if you'll ride three or more times; eat lunch at department store basement food halls for quality at lower cost; skip taxis — the tram network is excellent and cheap.
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 Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 369 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · アレス薬局 — 166 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 Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear side of the building. These floors are above street level but low enough to avoid any roof-unit hum, and the rear orientation reduces noise from Hakushimakukencho.
Which rooms should I avoid at Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level) facing the front. The property is on a side street in central Hiroshima, so ground-floor rooms will catch foot traffic and passing scooters. Also skip rooms near the shared entrance or stairs if you're a light sleeper.
Is Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku noisy?
Hakushimakukencho is a relatively quiet residential-commercial side street, but it's within 2 blocks of the main Ekimae-dori, so occasional traffic noise (taxis, delivery vans) can be heard from front-facing rooms. The guesthouse may also have some hallway noise from shared facilities.
Which rooms have the best views at Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
Rooms facing east or north-east may offer narrow views of the nearby Kyobashi River or glimpses of the city skyline, but this is a compact urban guesthouse. The best view is likely from upper-floor rear rooms looking over low-rise residential blocks.
What are insider tips for staying at Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
1. If arriving by tram, get off at Kanayama-cho stop (5 min walk) rather than Hiroshima Station — it's a quieter approach and saves lugging bags through the station. 2. The guesthouse often has discount rates for direct bookings; email them before using third-party sites to ask about cash-only deals.
What time is check-in at Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
Check-in at Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi‑Fi throughout the building; typical download speed around 30 Mbps; no password login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
200 JPY per person per night in addition to the room rate.
Where can I eat cheaply near Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
A bowl of ramen or a set meal at a casual eatery costs around ¥800–1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Roku 広島ゲストハウスroku?
Hiroshima's tram day pass (¥700) is the cheapest way around the city; from the airport, take the direct limousine bus (¥1,400) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
October and November for crisp autumn weather and fewer crowds; May for pleasant temperatures and greenery before the rainy season.
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.