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Hiroshima nightlife

Where the evenings happen in Hiroshima, from early drinks to late nights.

Updated 23 October 2026By the AMZBooking editorial team

Quick answer

Hiroshima's nightlife is concentrated in Nagarekawa and Yagenbori, a short walk from Hondori, with izakaya, sake bars, karaoke and late-night ramen. Baseball nights at Mazda Stadium are a highlight from spring to autumn. The main areas are Nagarekawa, Yagenbori and Hondori and Hatchobori.

Nightlife areas: 3
Stay near the action: Nagarekawa and Yagenbori
Local drink: Saijo sake

Where to go out

Nagarekawa

Dense blocks of izakaya, small bars and karaoke east of Hondori.

Yagenbori

Streets of more upmarket bars, sake bars and late restaurants next to Nagarekawa.

Hondori and Hatchobori

Craft-beer bars, cafés and restaurants that suit a calmer evening.

Nightlife tips

Trams stop running at around midnight; taxis are easy to find in Nagarekawa.
Avoid touts and bars without posted prices in Nagarekawa.
Small bars often charge a seating fee, usually listed at the door.

Evening sights

Historic site · Peace Park and Hondori

Atomic Bomb Dome

See it twice: in daylight from the riverbank and after dark, when it is lit and the area is quiet.

Time needed: 30 minutes
Cost: Free

Iconic
History
Free
After dark

Experience · Peace Park and Hondori

Okonomimura

Sit at the counter and eat straight off the griddle with the small spatula, as locals do; add oysters in winter.

Time needed: 1 hour
Cost: Low cost

Food
Rainy day
After dark

Experience · Hiroshima Station area

Carp game at Mazda Stadium

Buy tickets ahead for weekend games, and join the seventh-inning balloon release.

Time needed: 3–4 hours
Cost: Mid-priced

After dark
Kids
Food

What to drink

Saijo sake — Saijo, east of the city, is one of Japan's best-known sake-brewing towns, with soft local water suited to a smooth, mellow style.
Setouchi lemon — Hiroshima Prefecture is Japan's largest lemon producer, and local lemons flavour sours, cakes, lemon-pepper seasoning and lemon-flavoured oyster dishes.

Evenings through the year

Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. August has the warmest evenings, with lows around 25°C (77°F).

Hiroshima evenings: sunset, overnight low and rainy days
Month	Sunset (15th)	Overnight low	Rainy days
January	About 17:22	2°C (36°F)	6
April	About 18:42	10°C (50°F)	10
July	About 19:23	24°C (75°F)	12
October	About 17:36	15°C (59°F)	7

Getting home late

Tram — Pay with a nationwide IC card such as Suica or ICOCA when you get off.
Walking — The Peace Park, Hondori, Shukkei-en and the castle are within about 20 minutes of each other on foot, along flat riverside streets.
Ferry — Two ferry companies sail from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima in about 10 minutes, and high-speed boats also link the Peace Park area with Miyajima in about 45 minutes.
Bus — The free or low-cost Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus ('meipuru-pu') links the station with the Peace Park, the castle and Shukkei-en.

Staying safe at night

Hiroshima has low crime. In summer, heat and humidity are the main health risk, so carry water. Heavy rain during the rainy season and typhoons can trigger landslide warnings in hillside areas; follow official alerts.

Emergency number: 110 (police), 119 (fire and ambulance)

Where to stay for nightlife

$$ · Best for nightlife, budget and solo travellers

Nagarekawa and Yagenbori

Nagarekawa and the Yagenbori streets nearby hold most of Hiroshima's bars, izakaya, oyster restaurants and late-night ramen. Hotels here are affordable and central, a ten-minute walk to Hondori, but streets are noisy at night and include hostess bars.

Good: Lively at night; Lots of places to eat late; Good-value hotels
Watch out: Noisy until late; Some touts and hostess bars
Nearby: Hondori arcade, Hatchobori, Shukkei-en

Questions travellers ask

+Where is the best nightlife in Hiroshima?

Nagarekawa, Yagenbori and Hondori and Hatchobori. Dense blocks of izakaya, small bars and karaoke east of Hondori.

+Which area of Hiroshima is best for nightlife?

Nagarekawa and Yagenbori: The city's bar district east of Hondori, with izakaya, karaoke and late food.