Improved Connectivity and New Luxury Hotel Elevate Hiroshima's MICE Potential
Hiroshima Station: Now More Convenient, Comfortable, and Inspiring Than Ever
Hiroshima Station is more than just a stop for the Shinkansen (Japan’s high-speed bullet train) and JR trains — it serves as the city’s central transportation hub, offering access to JR lines, the Shinkansen, Hiroden streetcars, and buses. It plays a key role as a gateway for both residents and visitors traveling throughout the region.
Until recently, the Hiroden streetcar stop was located several minutes’ walk from the JR and Shinkansen platforms, making transfers slightly inconvenient. However, with recent upgrades, the streetcar lines now extend directly to the vicinity of the JR and Shinkansen platforms, significantly improving connectivity. This improvement will reduce travel time by approximately five minutes to key destinations such as the Hiroshima International Conference Center and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Atomic Bomb Dome.
In addition, the newly opened station complex, minamoa, which launched in March 2025, features a wide variety of local cuisine and exclusive Hiroshima-themed souvenirs. It offers travelers a wonderful opportunity to experience the local culture and flavors as soon as they arrive.
With these enhancements, Hiroshima Station provides a smoother, more comfortable, and more enjoyable travel experience — the ideal starting point for your journey through Hiroshima.
Hotel Development in Hiroshima: Recent Openings and Upcoming Projects
In the near future, two luxury hotels ideal for incentive travel will open near Miyajima island, where the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Itsukushima Shrine” is.
The first is "LXR Hotels & Resorts," a luxury brand by Hilton, scheduled to open in 2028. This hotel will also be situated in an exceptional location with views of the O-torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine. It aims to offer a sophisticated, relaxing atmosphere and a one-of-a-kind stay experience.
The second is "KAI Miyajima" by Hoshino Resorts, scheduled to open in the summer of 2026. "KAI" is a hot spring ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) brand operated by Hoshino Resorts. “KAI Miyajima” will be located in a prime spot overlooking the iconic O-torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine. All guest rooms will offer ocean views of the Seto Inland Sea, and the large communal bath will be designed to give guests the sensation of soaking in the sea.
Upcoming Trade Shows
Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau will join as an exhibitor at the following trade shows in 2025.
We are looking forward to your appointment request.
- IMEX America (in Japan Booth）*Walk-ins are also welcomed.
- IBTM World （in Japan Booth）*Walk-ins are also welcomed.
- Incentive Travel Business Meeting organized by JNTO in Taiwan
- Incentive Travel Business Meeting organized by JNTO in Malaysia
