The airport is about 50 km from central Hiroshima; airport buses take about 55 minutes; the city is also accessible by Shinkansen (Hiroshima Station).
Things to do at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
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At the airport
Things to do in Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima Airport serves the city that is both a sobering historical landmark and a vibrant, surprisingly joyful modern city. The Peace Memorial Park and Museum — built at the epicenter of the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing — is one of the world's most powerful museum experiences, centered on the preserved Atomic Bomb Dome (UNESCO World Heritage). Miyajima Island (30 minutes by train and ferry) has the iconic Torii gate appearing to float in the tidal sea at high water, and one of Japan's three 'views' — Itsukushima Shrine.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Hiroshima Airport
- The Peace Memorial Museum is emotionally intense and absolutely necessary — allow 2.5 hours and plan for it to be the emotional center of any Hiroshima visit.
- Miyajima Island (30 minutes by train to Miyajimaguchi + 10-minute ferry) is best at high tide when the torii gate floats — check tidal schedules before going.
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Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.