{"id":6843,"date":"2026-09-10T11:25:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T02:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.surapera.com\/how-to-ride-bus-in-hiroshima\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T16:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T07:21:17","slug":"how-to-ride-bus-in-hiroshima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.surapera.com\/en\/how-to-ride-bus-in-hiroshima\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Pay the Fare When Boarding or Getting Off? – A Guide to Taking Buses in Hiroshima!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When sightseeing in Hiroshima at places like the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, one of the most convenient ways to get around is by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, many people may find themselves confused about how to take the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Japan, how you board and pay for buses can vary depending on the company or region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When taking a bus, have you ever been confused by questions like these?

“Which door do I board from?”
“Do I pay first?”
“Can I use cash?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, you generally board buses in Hiroshima through the center door. You pay the fare when you get off, and cash is also accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post, I will explain how to take buses in Hiroshima in a clear and simple way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get from Hiroshima Station to the Peace Memorial Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several ways to get from Hiroshima Station to the Peace Memorial Park, but here is one simple route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Bus Stop 6 at the South Exit of Hiroshima Station, take Hiroshima Bus No. 24 (Yoshijima Line) bound for Yoshijima Eigyosho. You will arrive at the Peace Memorial Park in about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Board and Get Off the Bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the bus arrives, board through the center door. At that time, follow the appropriate boarding procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will explain the boarding procedure later, as it varies depending on your payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the bus approaches your stop, press the stop button inside the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pressing the stop button signals to the driver that you want to get off at the next bus stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After paying the fare, exit through the front door of the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Pay the Fare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cash<\/td>Coins and bills<\/td><\/tr>
Transportation IC cards<\/td>ICOCA, Suica, PASMO, Kitaca, manaca, TOICA,
Hayakaken, nimoca, SUGOCA<\/td><\/tr>
Mobile transportation IC cards<\/td>Mobile ICOCA, ICOCA on Apple Pay, Mobile Suica,
Mobile PASMO, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
MOBIRY DAYS<\/td>Dedicated IC card, smartphone QR code, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
WAON<\/td>WAON card, Mobile WAON<\/td><\/tr>
Commuter pass<\/td>Hiroshima City Pass commuter passes,
Hiroshima City Pass Wide Bus commuter passes,
ICOCA commuter passes,
MOBIRY DAYS commuter passes, etc<\/td><\/tr>
Tourist passes<\/td>Hiroshima Tabi Pass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When Paying in Cash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You will need a numbered ticket if you are paying in cash, so please be sure to take one when boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A number is printed on the numbered ticket. Use this number to check your fare when getting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check the fare display inside the vehicle and pay the amount corresponding to your ticket number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if the display shows the following:
Numbered ticket “3” \u2192 Fare “240 yen”

Put 240 yen into the fare box.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

When getting off, put your cash into the fare box next to the driver’s seat. Since the fare box does not give change, be sure to get change in advance if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you forget to take a numbered ticket, let the driver know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that case,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Excuse me, I forgot to take a numbered ticket. I boarded at XX.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply say this and you will be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Using a Transportation IC Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When using a transportation IC card such as ICOCA or Suica, tap your card on the card reader near the center door when boarding, and tap it again on the card reader near the front door when getting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please tap your card firmly against the reader until you hear a confirmation sound.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transportation IC cards such as ICOCA and Suica cannot be reloaded with cash on buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check your balance before boarding, and reload your card in advance if your balance is low. You can reload your card at station ticket machines, convenience stores, and other locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of a physical card, you can also use smartphone options such as Mobile Suica and Mobile ICOCA. Just like a regular IC card, tap the card reader twice: once when boarding and once when getting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. When Using Tourist Passes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I recommend Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass<\/span>, a convenient unlimited ride-pass for sightseeing in Hiroshima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass can be used on routes operated by multiple bus companies within Hiroshima City, as well as on streetcars and ferries to Miyajima. Available in 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day options, these passes are convenient for sightseeing at places such as Hiroshima Station, Peace Memorial Park, and Miyajima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both paper and digital passes are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper passes can be purchased at locations such as the bus ticket counter on the first floor of the Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital tickets can be purchased with a credit card after registering an account on MOBIRY TRAVEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please see the following websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n