Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.2M
Population
905 km2
Area
280 Mbps
Internet
UTC+09:00
Timezone
IWK (34km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Hiroshima blends poignant history at its Peace Memorial with vibrant oyster feasts and riverside sakura viewing. Digital nomads thrive on Japan's bullet-train access to Tokyo and Osaka, plus sleek cafes boasting gigabit internet. Mild seasons and resilient spirit create an inspiring backdrop for productive days.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Hiroshima
Region
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia
Population
1.2M
Timezone
UTC+09:00
Airport
IWK
GPS
34.40, 132.45
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
584 restaurants mapped in Hiroshima
Tech
280 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,200,754
INFRASTRUCTURE
15,198 total POIs 16.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
584
Cafes
148
Bars
202
Fast Food
187
Shopping
Supermarkets
178
Convenience
411
Shopping Malls
31
Healthcare
Hospitals
143
Clinics
252
Pharmacies
149
Education
Schools
664
Universities
32
Libraries
21
Recreation
Parks
908
Playgrounds
100
Sports
362
Cinemas
8
Museums
32
Theatres
8
Transport
Bus Stops
4,109
Train Stations
221
Fuel Stations
113
Services
Banks
167
ATMs
62
Post Offices
194
Police
90
Fire Stations
48
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
280 Mbps
Download
156 Mbps
Upload
41ms
Latency
6,850
Tests
2,150
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
6°
J
7°
F
11°
M
16°
A
21°
M
24°
J
25°
J
24°
A
21°
S
16°
O
11°
N
7°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 15.8 C Range: 6.1 - 25.4 C Rain: 1,850 mm/year Sunshine: 2,977 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.8
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.6
Overall
AIRPORT
IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
34 km from center
~51 min drive
FUN FACTS
Hiroshima (広島市, Hiroshima-shi; English: , also UK: , US: , Japanese: [çiɾoɕima] ) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.
As of June 1, 2019, the city had an estimated population of 1,199,391.
The gross domestic product (GDP) in Greater Hiroshima, Hiroshima Urban Employment Area, was US$61.3 billion as of 2010.
The Hiroshima metropolitan area is the second largest urban area in the Chugoku Region of Japan, following the Okayama metropolitan area.
Hiroshima was founded in 1589 as a castle town on the Ōta River delta.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hiroshima known for?
Hiroshima blends poignant history at its Peace Memorial with vibrant oyster feasts and riverside sakura viewing. Digital nomads thrive on Japan's bullet-train access to Tokyo and Osaka, plus sleek cafes boasting gigabit internet. Mild seasons and resilient spirit create an inspiring backdrop for productive days.
How fast is the internet in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has an average download speed of 280 Mbps and upload speed of 156 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has an average year-round temperature of approximately 15.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Hiroshima?
Hiroshima is served by IWK (Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport), approximately 34 km from the city center.
What is the population of Hiroshima?
The population of Hiroshima is approximately 1.2M.
What infrastructure does Hiroshima have?
Hiroshima has 15,198 mapped points of interest, including 584 restaurants, 143 hospitals, 664 schools.
What country is Hiroshima in?
Hiroshima is located in Hiroshima.
