Higashihiroshima
Sake brewing defines Higashihiroshima's Saijo district, which ranks among Japan's most recognized sake-producing areas and is home to many breweries. The city sits in the central part of Hiroshima Prefecture, functioning partly as a satellite of Hiroshima city, with mountain terrain in the wider area and UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach of the region.
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- Population196,608
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.9 km3.7 mi
Nearest airports
Higashihiroshima: quick answers
Where is Higashihiroshima?
Higashihiroshima is in Higashihiroshima City, Japan, about 26 km16 miles in a straight line from Hiroshima.
How do you get to Higashihiroshima?
The nearest airport is Hiroshima (HIJ), about 38 min away by road. The nearest train station is 矢賀, about 35 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Higashihiroshima?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is July, with about 216 mm8.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Higashihiroshima?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants, 1 café and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Higashihiroshima?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Imabari, Fukuyama and Hatsukaichi. Higashihiroshima is listed among the day trips from Hiroshima.