Hiroshima Days - Be a local

Hiroshima is comparatively warm and is one of the areas that has the most clear-days in Japan. Data: Japan Meteorological Agency , 2021 June - July From mid-June through late July, Hiroshima is in rainy season. July - September After the rainy season, it is most likely to be very hot and humid until mid-September; we ask you to stay hydrated enough to prevent heat stroke. Locals often use parasols to keep themselves out of the sun, which is recommended for travelers, as well. Also, August and September are known for the typhoon season in Japan. When typhoon is approaching or hitting the area you travel, please take care of yourself, and pay more attention to the traffic information of trains and Shinkansen. December - March From December through February is it the winter season. It is rare that we have snow along the southern coast, but when it snows, please try to check the latest traffic information. In some part of the mountainous area in northern part of Hir...

You don’t want to cram your smartphone with many apps when traveling to Japan? -We agree with it. If you choose one app to download, we would recommend “Japan Official Travel App” provided by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). This app is for free and Services below are included; ・regularly updated articles and information about tourist spots in Japan. ・Route search covers all means of public transportation including Japan Rail (JR), subway lines, airlines, taxis and ferry service. (Route Search is compatible with JR Pass.) ・Facilities near the user's current location can be easily found on the map. ・For Safety Assistance feature, there are alert notifications that warns of natural disasters, extreme weather and other emergencies. For details and download： https://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/eng/about.html

Please use the following information for your guide in case of emergency such as a disaster, illness, or when you need help while traveling in Japan. This is a Safety Information Card provided by Japan Tourism Agency. You can also jump to the website by clicking the links below. Twitter @Japan Safe Travel https://twitter.com/japansafetravel JNTO Official Website https://www.japan.travel/en/ NHK Get Latest News https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/ JNTO "When you are feeling sick" https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/ It is helpful for finding medical institution and shows how to use them. The guide is available in different languages; English , Chinese( 繁體中文 , 简体中文 ), Korean(한국어) , Thai(ภาษาไทย) , and  Japanese(日本語) . You can also see flows from reception through payment, and how to tell your symptoms (with pictograms sheet). JNTO Japan Visitor Hotline [24 hours a day] 050-3816-2787 Police 110 Ambulances/Fire Service 119 繁體中文 简体中文 한국어

Especially for those who visit Japan for the first time, some people may be worried about radiation level in Hiroshima and/or in Japan. The radiation level in Hiroshima is about the same level as naturally found in the other cities in the world. Reference: ' Post 2011.3.11 General Information ', March 11. 2011, Japan National Tourism Organization