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Japan : Hiroshima - July 2008 Country Code: Dial +81 for Japan
FROM THE AIRPORT
Taxi:
The lack of a direct rail link and the costly fare for long-distance taxis make this by far the best way to get between Hiroshima International Airport and the city. The journey takes about 50 minutes and the buses run regularly to and from either Hiroshima Station (North Shinkansen Exit side) or Hiroshima Bus Centre (in the city centre, near Peace Memorial Park). Tickets are 1,300 yen each for a one-way trip. Return tickets valid for seven days are 2,360 yen. www.hij.airport.jp
TABLE TALK
Cheap chic
Shabuchin
(1-1-6 Kokutaiji Naka-ku. Tel. (0)82 246-7327)
Delicious and healthy
shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot) is
served at this family-run restaurant.
Mid-range magic
Amatou Hachinoki
(5-7 Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku. Tel. (0)82 247-2711)
Located at the
Hondori shopping arcade, this eatery
specialises in great Japanese desserts.
Try the ujikintoki shaved ice. www.amatou-hachinoki.com
AFTER DARK
Cocktail hour
Shichida Life Cafe
(Swan Building, 2-3 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku. Tel. (0)82 246-0700)
Tuck into a
delicious meal at this organic and
wholefood cafe with an outdoor
patio and a nice bar. www.shichida-life.com
BODY & SOUL
Seare Asian Spa Resort
(3-2-11 Heiseigahama, Saka-cho, Aki-gun. Tel. (0)82 886-3345)
This large
spa is open 24 hours, featuring
indoor and open-air baths, massages,
beauty treatments and restaurants. www.seare.jp
HOT SPOTS
Jizo-dori –South of Peace Boulevard,
Jizo-dori and its backstreets
are packed with trendy bistros,
restaurants, cafes and boutiques.
INSIDER TIPS
Ready for rain –Donât let a little rain
stop play â grab a brolly and head to
Shukkeien Garden or Mitaki Temple.
DAY TRIPPING
Sandankyo Gorge –The gorgeous
scenery makes the two-hour bus ride
to the gorge worth it. Youâll need a
full day to see all three waterfalls.
Aft erwards, reward yourself with a
soak in the relaxing onsen (natural
hot springs) at the Sandankyo Hotel.
IN THE KNOW
At this time of year, a great way
to get around town is by bike.
If the handful of bikes near
Hiroshima Station are gone,
try the Freebird BMX shop in
Tokaichi, tel (0)82 295-3906
Compiled by Joy and Paul Walsh (www.GetHiroshima.com)
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