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Hiroshima
Hiroshima (広島県) is a prefecture in the Chugoku region of Japan; its capital is Hiroshima (広島市).
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Hiroshima in numbers
In 2025 about 1.7 million foreign visitors came to Hiroshima — 13th of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 49,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 2.5 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 18.2% of all guest nights booked in Hiroshima in 2025, up 8.0% on 2024 and +60.0% against 2019.
Visitors from Italy are the most likely to include Hiroshima in a trip (20.8% did in 2025), followed by France (20.3%) and United Kingdom (19.6%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 1.7 million (rank 13 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 49,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 83.2 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 2.5 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 2,115,650 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 18.2% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | +8.0% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | +60.0% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Hiroshima | 4.1% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | Italy 20.8%, France 20.3%, United Kingdom 19.6% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Hiroshima, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 3 cm | 139 |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 3 cm | 140 |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 118 mm (4.7 in) | 0 cm | 177 |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) | 0 cm | 192 |
| May | 24°C (76°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 0 cm | 211 |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) | 0 cm | 155 |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 280 mm (11.0 in) | 0 cm | 173 |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 0 cm | 207 |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 0 cm | 167 |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 0 cm | 179 |
| Nov | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 0 cm | 153 |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 2 cm | 141 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Okayama Chugoku region · capital Okayama
- Yamaguchi Chugoku region · capital Yamaguchi
- Shimane Chugoku region · capital Matsue
- Tottori Chugoku region · capital Tottori
- Ehime Shikoku region · capital Matsuyama
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Hiroshima — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/hiroshima/