Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Hiroshima Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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I thought I’d show up the night before my flight to save some money on hotel room, but by 9:30 PM I was told to leave because the airport was closing. – a traveller
HIJ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Hiroshima Airport.
What to Expect
Hiroshima Airport (code: HIJ) consists of a single terminal divided into a Domestic and International section. The two areas are separated landside by a central atrium. Amenities are limited, but free WiFi is available.
Sleeping in Hiroshima Airport
The airport closes at night. It is not possible to stay overnight. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See locations in the Airport Hotels section below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
According to a November 2018 traveller review, the terminal closes overnight and staying inside is not permitted. Travellers with very early departures should plan to arrive when the terminal reopens or consider a nearby hotel.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Hiroshima Airport:
- Hiroshima Airport Hotel – 5-minute walk from the airport. Free shuttle bus operates on a set schedule. Contact the hotel. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Hiroshima Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
ANA Lounge – Location: Airside, Domestic Departures, 2F Boarding Gate area (between Security and Gate C). Hours: 6:35 AM – departure of last ANA Group flight (based on flight schedules). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Complimentary for ANA Group or its codeshare passengers (with ANA flight number) meeting class or membership eligibility (e.g., ANA Suite Lounge voucher holders, ANA Card Premium members).
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour dining options. Restaurants and cafés are located primarily in the Domestic Arrivals Lobby (1F), Departures Lobby (2F), and on the Observation Deck level (3F). Most outlets close in the evening, so plan accordingly if you have an early departure or late arrival.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Coin-operated luggage lockers are available in the Domestic Arrivals Lobby (1F) and International Departures Lobby (2F).
Rates vary by locker size. Small lockers (approx. 360 x 570 x 400 mm) cost 300 JPY per day, and large lockers (approx. 360 x 570 x 1130 mm) cost 500 JPY per day.
Mobile Charging
Charging points are available at internet workstation areas on the 1st Floor. Locations include the Domestic Departures Lobby (three PCs) and the Domestic Boarding Area (two PCs). Availability may be limited during busy periods.
Showers
Unfortunately, there are no showers available to freshen up. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available in Hiroshima Airport for 30 minutes per session. You can reconnect as many times as you want. Connect to the “Hiroshima_Free_Wi-Fi “ network.
Internet workstations are also available on the 1st Floor in the Domestic Departures Lobby (three PCs) and Domestic Boarding Area (two PCs). Usage costs 100 JPY per 10 minutes.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Art in the Airport – Artwork is displayed throughout the terminal, including a replica of Itsukushima Shrine and a large porcelain panel painting in the 2F atrium.
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available in both the Domestic and International areas. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s policies before travelling.
Banking Services – A branch of Hiroshima Bank operates in the International Departures area on weekdays during standard business hours.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available through Hiroshima Bank and Travelex in the International Departures area. Hours vary by provider.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping and several retail stores are located on the Departures level (2F). A convenience store is available landside in the Domestic Arrivals area.
Family Services – Families travelling with children will find:
- Nursery rooms in the Departures area (both landside and airside)
- Diaper changing facilities
- “Kids Corner” play area (airside, Domestic Departures)
- Multipurpose accessible washrooms throughout the terminal
Information Desk – Information counters are located in the Domestic and International Arrivals areas.
Observation Deck – An outdoor observation deck is located on the 3rd Floor and is open daily during daytime and evening hours.
Pharmacy – A pharmacy is available on the 2nd Floor with extended daytime hours.
Postal Services – A mailbox is available in the Domestic Arrivals area for postcards and letters.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking Areas – Designated smoking rooms are available on each floor of the terminal.
Buses
Many bus routes connect the airport to Hiroshima and other nearby cities. For timetables, fares, and companies, visit the Hiroshima Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies have offices located in the Arrivals Hall: Times Car Rental • Toyota Rent a Car • Nissan Rent a Car • Nippon Rent a Car • Orix Rent a Car.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
A taxi stand is located just outside the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor.
Last updated: 2026-02-25
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