By bike
By bike
Hiroshima is a great city for cycling. Most of the sidewalks are fairly wide by Japanese standards; the paths along the branches of the rivers offer a very pleasant ride, and if you're looking to test your legs, head up to the hills around Hijiyama Park. Many hotels will be happy to arrange bike rentals.
Nippon Rent-a-Car
And rent-a-bicycle as well, with rates by the hour or the day.
By Tram
Hiroshima has an extensive tram streetcar network, which is operated by Hiroden (http://www.hiroden.co.jp/...) åºé». It's a slow but reliable way of getting around. The trams themselves are a mix of old rattle-traps and sleek, new "Green Movers" — although they all run on the same lines for the same fares. There's no difference other than the smoothness of the ride. Because the trams were bought from other cities, you're getting a tour of Japanese transit history — some have been in service for more than fifty years, and that might be an old Kyoto tram taking you through Hiroshima.
Most lines originate from JR Hiroshima Station, and run frequently during daytime and evening hours, approximately one tram every 10 minutes per line (http://www.hiroden.co.jp/...). Boarding and payment procedures vary by tram; however, the entrance and exit are clearly marked in English. If in doubt, just follow the locals. Pay as you exit. Change machines are usually available on board if you don't have exact change — check near the front or back of the car. Trips within the city are a flat ¥150, save for one line that runs between Hakushima and Hachobori for ¥100; trundling out all the way to Miyajima-guchi to catch a ferry to Miyajima will set you back ¥280. One-day passes are available from the tourist office for ¥600 ¥300 children, or ¥840 ¥420 children, which includes the ferry to Miyajima.
By Metro
The modern Astram (http://www.astramline.co.jp/) ã¢ã¹ãã©ã ã©ã¤ã³ links the city center with the northern suburbs, although there aren't many tourist sights out that way. Trips range from ¥180-470 by distance, with departures every few minutes between 6AM-midnight. The underground station at the end of Hon-dÅri, near the Peace Park, is the terminus in the city center.
By bus
Bus lines run through Hiroshima and out to the suburbs. Generally speaking, these serve areas more likely to be used by locals than visitors, but #30 runs to the Hiroshima Youth Hostel see Sleep. Signs include English, and buses depart next to the tram depot in front of JR Hiroshima Station.