Accessing Hiroshima Bus Center & Using Its Highway Buses: A Simple Guid

The Hiroshima Bus Center, located in Hiroshima City's Kamiyacho area, is the central hub for Hiroshima's bus network. It serves as the departure and arrival point for inter-prefecture highway buses, intra-prefecture highway buses, local route buses, and airport limousine buses.Here's how to get there from Hiroshima Station!

１．Basic Information: Hiroshima Bus Center

The Hiroshima Bus Center is a bus terminal boasting over 40 years of history. More than 1,000 buses depart and arrive daily, making it truly the gateway to Hiroshima.However, please note that it is NOT within walking distance from Hiroshima Station! Be sure to confirm your access method in advance.

１－１．Address and Map of Hiroshima Bus Center

１－２．Hiroshima Bus Center Opening Hours

The Hiroshima Bus Center is available for use from 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight).
The Bus Information Counter operates from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and the Highway Bus Ticket Counter is open from 8:00 AM to 7:20 PM.

２．How to Access Hiroshima Bus Center

This time, we'll guide you through the various ways to access the Hiroshima Bus Center from Hiroshima Station.
ince it takes about 30 minutes on foot, we recommend using public transportation.

２－１．Moving from Hiroshima Station by Local Bus

From JR Hiroshima Station South Exit, at Bus Platform B (stops 7, 8, or 9), take a bus that goes via Hiroshima Bus Center
The fare is ¥180, and the ride takes approximately 13 minutes. You'll be dropped off directly on the 3rd floor at the Hiroshima Bus Center, which is very convenient.

２－２．Hiroshima City's streetcars.

① Take Line 2 bound for Miyajima and get off at Kamiyacho-nishi.
②Take Line 6 bound for Eba and get off at Kamiyacho-nishi.
After getting off, the Bus Center is on the 3rd floor of Sogo, which is right in front of you. The fare is ¥190, and the journey takes about 15 minutes.

３．Hiroshima Bus Center's surrounding area

The Hiroshima Bus Center is located on the 3rd floor of Sogo Hiroshima.
Sogo's operating hours for the entire store are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Also, the food hall next to the 3rd-floor bus center, called Bus Machi (literally Bus Town), is, as its name suggests, perfect for using while waiting for your bus. You'll find restaurants where you can have a proper meal, cafes for a quick break, bakeries, and souvenir shops.
It might be a good idea to arrive early and enjoy Bus Machi

The ticket counter is open from 8:00 AM to 7:20 PM, and the PASPY charging machines are available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Coin lockers are available for:
Large: ¥700
Medium: ¥500
Small: ¥400
You can use them between 5:30 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight).

You'll also find a convenience store, an ATM corner, and a waiting room there.
It seems like you'll have everything you need!

４．Major Bus Companies Operating at Hiroshima Bus Center

The Hiroshima Bus Center has boarding platforms from 1 to 11.
Platform 1: For highway buses to other prefectures and within Hiroshima Prefecture.
Platform 2: For Airport Limousine Buses.
Platforms 3 to 11: Primarily for local route buses, but Platforms 5, 6, and 9 also handle highway buses for the Sanyo and San-in regions.

Below is a guide to the inter-prefecture highway buses departing from Hiroshima Bus Center.

Kanto Region

(Tokyo / Yokohama)

• Chugoku Bus
• Chugoku JR Bus
• Odakyu City Bus

(Tokyo / Yokohama / Chiba)

• WILLER EXPRESS

Chubu Region

(Nagoya)

• Chugoku JR Bus
• JR Tokai Bus

(Toyama / Kanazawa / Fukui)

• Chugoku JR Bus
• West Japan JR Bus

Kinki Region

(Osaka / Kyoto)

• Chugoku JR Bus
• West Japan JR Bus

(Kobe)

• Hiroko Kanko
• Shinki Bus

(Osaka / Kyoto / Kobe)

• WILLER EXPRESS

Chugoku Region

(Yuda Onsen / Tokuyama)

• Bocho Kotsu

(Iwakuni)

• Iwakuni Bus

(Matsue)

• Hiroshima Electric Railway
• Ichibata Bus

(Izumo)

• Chugoku JR Bus
• Ichibata Bus

(Tottori)

• Hinomaru Jidosha

(Yonago)

• Hiroshima Electric Railway
• Hinomaru Jidosha
• Nihon Kotsu

(Okayama)

• Hiroko Kanko
• Chugoku JR Bus
• Ryobi Bus

Shikoku Region

(Imabari)

• Hiroko Kanko
• Setouchi Bus
• Shimanami Bus

(Takamatsu)

• Chugoku JR Bus
• JR Shikoku Bus

(Kochi)

• Hiroko Kanko
• Tosaden Kotsu

(Tokushima)

• Hiroko Kanko
• Tokushima Bus

Kyushu Region

(Hakata / Kokura Minami)

• Hiroko Kanko
• Chugoku JR Bus
• JR Kyushu Bus
• Chugoku Bus

※Note: The content of this article is current as of September 7, 2021. Please check the respective bus companies' websites for the latest operation information.

５．Conclusion / Summary

We've introduced you to Hiroshima's large bus terminal, the Hiroshima Bus Center.
With countless long-distance highway buses from outside the prefecture, as well as local route buses and intra-prefecture highway buses loved by residents, its departure and arrival numbers truly make it the gateway to Hiroshima.
Enjoy your highway bus journey from the Hiroshima Bus Center, where you can also make the most of your time at Bus Machi!

For information on other highway bus stops around JR Hiroshima Station, please refer to the article below.

• Your Easy Guide to Highway Bus Stops Around JR Hiroshima Station※Japanese only

• Can You Ride a Highway Bus Without a Reservation?
• Meitetsu Bus Center Guide: AccessBus RoutesFacilities & Travel Tips

※本記事は、2025/07/09に公開されています。最新の情報とは異なる可能性があります。
※バス車両撮影時には、通行・運行の妨げにならないよう十分に配慮して撮影を行っています。