Hiroshima
Ujina / Port Area
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Working ferry port and fish market used by commuters, not tourists.
Ujina is Hiroshima's southern port district, handling Miyajima-bound ferries and Seto Inland Sea shipping. It's a working harbour neighbourhood with fish markets, dockside ramen shops, and almost no foreign tourists. Tram Line 5 connects it directly to the city centre in under 25 minutes, making it a genuinely local base at prices below the central hotel strip.
Scores
Walkability
Transit
Price
Local feel
Nightlife
Family-friendly
Centrality
What you gain
- ↑Near-zero tourist crowds in a working harbour setting
- ↑Fresh seafood direct from the port market
- ↑Reliable tram access to city centre and Miyajima ferry terminal
What you sacrifice
- ↓Little to do on foot in the evenings
- ↓Far from Peace Park and Hondori sights
Best for
Avoid if
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