12th Asia Pacific Next Generation (APNG) Camp

Getting to Hiroshima

The following are recommended alternatives for selected fellowship recipients to get Hiroshima:

Direct International flight to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) | via Fukuoka International Airport (FUK)

Using Hiroshima Airport will most likely involve a connecting flight through Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Korea. Fukuoka International Airport is serviced by directl flights from most major hubs in Asia. DO NOT arrange to fly into Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo or Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka as the cost of domestic transportation from these two airports to Hiroshima CANNOT be funded.

Once you get to either Hiroshima Airport or JR Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen), please consult with the following:

From Hiroshima Airport | From JR Hiroshima Station | From Hiroshima Bus Center

The hyperdia-timetable is a great tool for planning connections between airports and Hiroshima (Note: enter the name of the airport such as "Fukuoka Airport" as your starting point.)

International Flights to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

There are a few international flights operated directly to Hiroshima Airport. These flights are also convenient if you make a connection in Incheon, Taipei, Shanghai-Pudon, or Dalien.

Asiana Airlines (OZ) operates a daily flight OZ162 (code-shared as NH6986) from Incheon Airport in Korea to Hiroshima Airport. The departure time is 18:40 and the arrival time in Hiroshima Airport is 20:05. As Incheon's minimum connecting time is 70 min., your arrival must be prior to 17:30. You can make a connection from most South East Asian flights. The return flight, OZ161 departs Hiroshima Airport at 09:40 and arrives at Incheon at 11:20. While you need to wake up early in the morning to take the Airport Bus service at around 7am, you will be able to make connections to various destinations from Incheon.

China Airline (CI) operates a daily flight CI112 from Taipei (TPE), Taiwan departing at 16:45, to Hiroshima (HIJ) arriving at 19:55 in B738. The returning flight CI113 departing at Hiroshima (HIJ) at 10:00 arrives at Taipei (TPE) at 11:50.

China Eastern Airlines (MU) operates a daily flight MU293 from Shanghai Pudon (PVG), China departing at 09:15 to Hiroshima (HIJ) arriving at 12:05 in A319. The returning flight MU294 departs from Hiroshima at 13:00 arrivs at Shanghai Pudon (PVG) at 13:50.

Air China International (CA) operates 5 weekly flights (except Saturday and Tuesday) CA153 from Beijing (PEK) departing at 08:30 one-stop at Dalien (DLC) departing at 10:40 to Hiroshima (HIJ) arriving at 13:30 in B733. The returning flight CA154 departs at 14:30 will arrive at Dalien (DLC) at 15:15 and Beijing (PEK) at 17:45.

China Southern Airlines (CZ) operates 4 weekly flights (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday) CZ647 from Dalien (DLC) departing at 08:25 arriving at 11:25 in A319. The returning flight CZ648 departs from Hiroshima at 12:25 arriving at Dalien (DLC) at 13:25.

International Flights to Fukuoka International Airport (FUK)

Fukuoka International Airport (FUK) is directly accessible from Korea (Seoul, Busan, Jeju), China (Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenyang), Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore, and Guam. Note that not all destinations are served on a daily basis.

From Fukuoka International Airport, JR Shinkansen Hakata Station is accessible in just 5 min - a 250 JPY subway ride. You need to take a free shuttle bus (runs every 8 min.) from the international terminal to the domestic terminal where the subway station resides.

From the Shinkansen Hakata Station, you can take "Nozomi" or "Hikari" train to JR Hiroshima Station (70 min. 8,900 JPY based on reserved regular seat, one-way;).

From Hiroshima Airport

Hiroshima International Airport is a little bit far away from downtown Hiroshima. The most convenient way is to take Airport Limousine Bus service to the Hiroshima Bus Center.

The bus for Hiroshima Bus Center departs from bus stop #1 at Hiroshima International Airport. The travel time is about 51 min. when there is no traffic congestion. The fare is 1,300 JPY. A round-trip fare is available 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 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.

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 the Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima, definitely take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. The hotel is only a couple of minute walk from the exit of the Hiroshima Bus Center.

DO NOT take a taxi directly from Hiroshima Airport as it costs more than 15,000 JPY.

From JR Hiroshima Station

When you arrive at JR Hiroshima Station by Shinkansen train, go down to the concourse level. There are TWO sets of ticket gates; in the center there is an information counter.

If you are going to take the LRT (streetcar) to the Rihga Royal Hotel, you should use one of the "right side" gates. Walk ahead for about 50m and turn right, and walk for a couple of minutes. At the end of the hallway, take the escalator on your left to go down to the ground level. Then make a U-turn to your right, go ahead about 30m, then you will see another set of gates on your left. This is a little bit tricky, however, you don't have to worry about it. Follow the majority of other people.

Go forward about 50m after you exit from the gate, you will see the boarding area for the street car. See the map for further detail.

To Rihga Royal Hotel

While you can take street car #1 to "Kamiyacho Higashi" (9th stop), you can also take street car #2 or #6 to "Kamiyacho Nishi". Cross the street toward the north side (Sogo Department Store side) (don't go to south to DeoDeo -- a computer store), go back to the crossing, then make a left (to north). After a couple of minute walk you should see the hotel on your left.

Hiroshima Bus Center

The airport bus arrives at Hiroshima Bus Center as the second and final stop (do not get off at the Nakasuji intermediate stop). Follow other passengers, you will see an escalator to go down to the ground level. When you reach the ground, you are facing east, and you will see a big street "Rijo Avenue". See the map.

To reach the Rihga Royal, walk to your left about 20m. You should see the hotel in your 11 o'clock direction.