10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Hiroshima

Hondori Central Shopping District (also known as “Hondori”) is one of the most popular shopping areas not only in Hiroshima, but in the entire Chugoku-Shikoku region. In the Edo period, it flourished as the main route of the Sanyo Road, which crossed under Hiroshima Castle.

This 577-metre-long arcade links Peace Memorial Park with the central area, and here you’ll find a wide variety of shops from jewellery stores and boutiques to pharmacies and restaurants. It's typically crowded with around 100,000 people on weekends, but it's even more lively and it becomes a pedestrian zone during Ebisu Festival.

THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA located in Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City is a shopping mall operated by AEON MALL. As well as shops, it also has a cinema complex and bowling alley.

Thanks to its handy location near Itsukaichi Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway, and its community revitalization concept that combines shopping with entertainment and community features, this is a popular facility not only with the local people but also many people from other prefectures.

At the Hiroshima Marina Hop shopping mall, which faces onto the Seto Inland Sea, you can enjoy shopping and dining while taking in the fresh seaside breeze. You’ll also find an aquarium and amusement park, and various events are held here too, so you can easily spend a whole day here without running out of things to do.

The mall's location adjacent to the yacht harbour gives it a certain style. Pets can also relax on the terrace.

Located in the centre of Hiroshima City, Aioi-dori is one of the largest downtown and business districts Hiroshima has to offer. Here you’ll find department stores such as Hiroshima Mitsukoshi and Sogo alongside fancy shopping malls such as Kamiyacho Shareo, Pacela, and Hiroshima PARCO.

In the Kamiyacho/Hatchobori district opposite Aioi-dori, commonly known as Kamihachi, the KAMIHACHI KITERU project to reconstruct streets and public spaces as a place for cultural exchange was carried out in 2020 and 2021.

The ekie Hiroshima shopping mall is directly connected to JR Hiroshima Station and is one of the best spots to find souvenirs for your trip to Hiroshima. With a more interesting line of products than you’ll find at the airport, this is the place to shop even if you’re flying.

There are also many restaurants where you can enjoy the local flavours at a reasonable price. There are plenty of takeaways, too, so this is the perfect place to pick up a boxed lunch for your trip.

YouMe Town Hiroshima is a large shopping mall operated by the IZUMI company. It's located right in the middle of Hiroshima City and faces the Kyobashi River. The large car park is ideal for trips when you're buying in bulk.

The vast three-storey site is home to a wide range of tenants covering everything from fresh food to fashion, stationery and sundries, and even clinics, making this a one-stop shop for the daily necessities and beyond. There is also a food court that will set your tummy rumbling.

Kamiyacho Shareo is a shopping mall that extends north, south, east, and west in the underground of Kamiyacho, an area of Hiroshima noted for its stylish buildings. The central square is always full of life with events and special exhibitions.

It's easy to get here via the Hiroshima Electric Railway, Astramline, and buses, and the weather is no problem because the whole thing is underground, so keep a note of this one as a potential meeting place. There’s also a tourist information centre, so it’s a good idea to stop by before taking a walk around the city.

Hiroshima PARCO is a building dedicated to fashion shops in an excellent location just a short walk from Hatchobori Station on the Hiroshima Electric Railway. Despite being located on a busy street in the middle of town, you'll have no problems getting here by car since it has its own car park.

Hiroshima PARCO consists of two buildings, a new building facing Chuodori and a main building facing the main street and the tree-lined Namiki-dori, in a fashionable area of Hiroshima that draws huge crowds of stylish people whenever the sales are on.

Takanobashi Shopping Street is a shopping arcade just a short walk from Takanobashi Station on the Hiroshima Electric Railway Ujina Line. This shopping district started out when shops gathered at Takanobashi, which was also a transport hub at the time, after the opening of a public market in 1918.

As well as having a fresh market, this is a community-based shopping district where you can find everything you need for day-to-day living such as unpretentious restaurants, pharmacies, and 100-yen discount shops, but there are also interesting options like cat cafes and exotic food shops, on top of which the area is a great place simply to enjoy a stroll.

Hiroshima Morning Market (“asaichi”) is a popular local market where you can find freshly picked vegetables, fruit, seafood and flowers all produced by local farmers. Based on the concept of local production for local consumption, it provides a wide range of seasonal delicacies throughout the year.