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7-6 Matsubara-machi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, 732-0822, Japan
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I will have a stopover at HIJ airport soon on a weekday night, arriving at 2010 (have to do customs clearance) and then leaving at 0920 the next morning. Both flights are international and it's not possible to do online check-in.
I'm looking at staying at a hostel near JR Hiroshima station, and taking the airport shuttle to get there and then back to the airport the next morning, which should take about 1 hour each way.
Or, is there any non-smoking place (McDonald's or Internet cafe) where I could spend the night? Capsule hotel would also be an interesting option, if anyone knows of any that take female guests.
Will I be able to do any sightseeing at all? Or, at least try the local okonomiyaki? I'm just trying not to make it a trip where I see nothing apart from the airport, accommodation, and airport transport!
Additional question... is there any way I could post a couple postcards? I don't have stamps though... :(
I'm not sure on where to stay, but there are McDonald's around. Not too sure if they are 24/7 though.
Okonomiyaki should be easy. I've been to a place called "henkutsu" and it's got a lot of character. The map isn't that easy to follow, but you can try. It's about 15-20 min walk from Hiroshima Station.
http://ana.jp-anex.co.jp/gourmet/shousai.php?code=93695
Or try Google Maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=%E5A%83%E536%E7%9C%8C%E5A%83%E536%E58%82%E48%AD%E5%8CA%E6%960%E5%A4%A9%E5%9C0%EFC%92%EFC%8D%EFC%98+%E81%8A%E3%83%93%E3%83%AB%EFC%91%EFC%A6&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=%E81%8A%E3%83%93%E3%83%AB%EFC%91%EFC%A6&hnear=Japan,+Hiroshima-ken+Hiroshima-shi+Naka-ku%E6%960%E5%A4%A9%E5%9C0%EFC%92&ll=34.394569,132.467051&spn=0.010358,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=A
Note: There are two shops, but they are the same. Open till 3am.
As for postcards, just go into any convenience store. They sell stamps. They usually have a post box inside, but if not, look around outside for a big red box. They might be able to show you one too.
I don't recommend you spend the night at McDonald's, etc. in Hiroshima city centre. Internet cafe may be OK, but often times, there's a chance that you have to deal with some drunks.
As mentioned above, lots of places are still open after midnight, but it would be pubs/bars and limited restaurants. Some Pachinco shops may still open, too. By the way, if you make it to the city, highly recommend you to go to the Henkutsuya okonimiyaki shop. I was a good friend of previous "mama-san" when I lived outside Hiroshima. They make one of the best okonomiyaki in town. :)
If I'm not mistaken, Pachinko shops are legally obliged to close overnight. At least I think so. In Tokyo, they are always closed around midnight and open again around 10am.
I also recommended Henkutsuya with the link. :D Very good place.
There is a hotel near the airport, and Hiroshima city is a fair way away from the airport as you are aware.
http://www.h-airporthotel.co.jp/
A wee bit on the expensive side, but given your flight times, it's possibly a better option than going into Hiroshima city (it will be at least 10pm by the time you get there), and then having to get up around 5am to get to the airport on time.
You will have sometime maybe to get dinner or whatever in Hiroshima, but up to you.
Occupying a surprisingly large space, the Botanical Garden houses plants and flowers from around the world in an attractively arranged setting. The various species of flora are separated into different areas and neatly organized for the visitor's convenience. The garden also contains a huge glass enclosure that houses a virtual jungle of tropical species.
This amazing structure marks the spot where the first atomic bomb was detonated on August 6, 1945. After the bomb was dropped, co-pilot Robert Lewis wrote in his journal, "My God, what have we done ?" When looking at the ruins of the dome, you will find yourself asking the same question.
The building's first name was the Industrial Promotion Hall. It's mind boggling that any part of it survived because the bomb exploded in the air over the building not on the ground as some suppose. Worth taking your time at. Don't miss the nearby Peace memorial park and museum.
Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum
A very realistic view on the horrific effect of an A-bomb. It's not a place to visit for fun, but should be seen by everybody who visits Hiroshima. Inside the museum it's alowed to make pictures or video.
Hiro = big; Shima = island
Hiroshima today is really a beautiful town built on a river delta area in the middle of hills with many tourist attractions. Of course, The Aioi-bashi Bridge (a T-shaped bridge which was used as the target for the a-bomb), the A-Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum are the must see things. But there are others like the reconstructed "Carp Castle" Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden, Fudoin Temple, Botanical Garden and Miyajima Island with the exquisite Itsukushima Shrine.
Hiroshima is famous for seafood and especially oysters. Their texture and flavour is said to be the finest in Japan. Another speciality is the maple leaf shaped sweet cakes (short bread) inspired by the Hiroshima Prefecture's official tree, the Maple.
If you are travelling in the area in July, don't miss the Hiroshima Port Fireworks festival on 4th Saturday in July. And, last but not least, don't forget the August 6th Peace Memorial Ceremony and Lantern Floating at Motoyasu-gawa River.
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