Note: The Airport Limousine Bus schedule has been changed since Nov. 1st.
Hiroshima International Airport is a little bit far away from downtown Hiroshima. The most convenient way is to take Airport Limousine Bus service to either Hiroshima Bus Center or JR Hiroshima Station.
Note: The Airport Limousine Bus schedule has been changed since Nov. 1st.
The bus for Hiroshima Bus Center departs from bus stop #1 at Hiroshima International Airport while the bus for JR Hiroshima Station departs from bus stop #2. The travel time is about 51 min. and 45 min. respectively when there is no traffic congestion. The fare is 1,300 JPY in either case. A round-trip fare is avaiable for 2,360 JPY, however, the ticket is valid only for 7 days. The bus ticket vending machines are available on your immediate left when you exit the baggage claim area.
The ticket vending machines accept any of valid Japanese bills and coins, however, they don't accept credit card. There is a convenience store just right of the vending machines. You can buy a bus ticket with your credit card there. If you buy a round-trip ticket (Ofuku in Japanese), the return ticket will be valid at least later November (longer than one purchased at a vending machine).
For those who arrive at Hiroshima Airport on an international flight, there is no ticket vending machine in the international terminal. You need to get out of the building, and walk to your right about a couple of minutes to the domestic terminal. See the terminal map of the Hiroshima Airport.
The bus departs in connection with domestic flight arrival. While the bus schedule is available, the bus departure may be delayed if the domestic flight arrival is delayed.
If you are going to stay at Hotel Granvia Hiroshima, definitely take the bus to JR Hiroshima Station. The hotel is just a one minute walk after getting off the bus.
If you are going to stay at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima, definitely take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. The hotel is only a couple of minutes walk from the exit of the Hiroshima Bus Center.
If your hotel is one of other IETF76 hotels, take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. Your hotel is about 15-20 min walk or a short 5 min. taxi ride (less than 1,000 JPY). Alternatively, take the bus to JR Hiroshima Station, then take a taxi (around 15 min, 1,200-1,500 JPY). If you have a lot of luggage and your hotel is neither of the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima or Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima, it is recommended to take a taxi for the last mile access to the hotel, especially if you can find other IETFer's with whom to share the taxi. Don't take a taxi directly from Hiroshima Airport as it costs more than 15,000 JPY.