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HIW Hiroshimanishi Airport

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Hiroshimanishi Airport (HIW) serves Hiroshima, about 5 km southwest of Hiroshima. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHIW
ICAORJBH
ServesHiroshima
From centre5 km
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Hiroshimanishi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hiroshimanishi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 39,225 passengers in 2010, against a peak of 64,949 in 2006.

Passengers / year
39,225
as of 2010
Peak traffic
64,949
in 2006
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2006–2010

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Hiroshimanishi Airport to Hiroshima

The airport is about 5 km southwest of Hiroshima, about 15 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab). Estimated fare to the centre: ¥2091–¥3321.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~15 min¥2091–¥3321
Private transfer~15 minfixed upfront
Car rental~15 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hiroshimanishi Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥2091–¥3321 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hiroshima ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hiroshimanishi Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hiroshimanishi Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hiroshimanishi Airport to the centre of Hiroshima?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 5 km southwest of Hiroshima, about 15 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Hiroshimanishi Airport to Hiroshima?
Roughly ¥2091–¥3321 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Hiroshimanishi Airport?
Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).
What's the cheapest way from Hiroshimanishi Airport to Hiroshima?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I get from Hiroshimanishi Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hiroshimanishi Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hiroshimanishi Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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