10 Best Shopping Destinations in Hiroshima

THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA is one of the largest outlet malls in the Chugoku-Shikoku region. Based on the concept of local revitalisation, it also features entertainment facilities such as an ice rink and a cinema, making it more than just a shopping mall.

The first floor has around 120 outlet shops carefully selected from all over the world, with a wide range of styles from sports brands to high-end fashion, for shoppers of all ages and preferences.

With the concept of “Living, Eating, Culture”, LECT is a lifestyle shopping mall designed to be a third place where you can spend a relaxing time.

It has about 150 unique shops, featuring apparel brands and fashion items. About a third of the floor space is occupied by the DIY store CAINZ Home, while other tenant shops vary from Tsutaya Books and cafés to the YouMe Supermarket and food court.

Located in the centre of Hiroshima City, YouMe Town Hiroshima is the first flagship shopping complex of the YouMe chain.

A total of 170 shops can be found here, with different concepts on each floor – Food and Beauty on the ground floor, Fashion and Gourmet on the first floor, and Living and Play on the second floor – offering an extensive line-up to meet the needs of all generations. Special care is provided for families with babies, with a ''Baby's room'' on the second floor with a changing bed and nursing room.

Alpark Mall is a large-scale shopping centre in Hiroshima City's Nishi Ward. It's just a 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Inokuchi Station and has a wide range of attractions.

It consists of 3 buildings (East, West and North) featuring specialist shops, restaurants, a food court and clothing shops, as well as a cinema and a gym. There are many services to support families with babies, including 4 nursing rooms equipped with hot water for milk and dustbins for nappies.

Hiroshima PARCO is well known as one of the trendiest places to shop in the city. Since it's right in the middle of Hiroshima, it’s useful as a meeting point as well as a fashion hub.

Many of the stores are designed for young fashionistas who love the latest trends, but even window shopping is fun here. There’s also a wide selection of women's wear, and it gets crowded especially when the sales are on.

Kamiyacho Shareo opened in 2001 as the first underground shopping arcade in Kamiyacho, in the central area of Hiroshima City. It goes right up to the Atomic Bomb Dome, so it'll be a handy stopover during your tour of the city.

There are many boutiques for women's fashion, accessories and cosmetics, as well as cafés, juice parlours and tearooms, so you can take a refreshing break here at any time.

A spacious community shopping centre, Fuji Grand Hiroshima is ideally located in the heart of Hiroshima City. There's a huge supermarket on the ground floor, together with several food courts where you can grab light meals.

As well as shops selling daily necessities, pharmacies, and home décor shops, there's also an electronics store where you can pick up any digital gadgets you may need during your trip.

Fuji Grand Midorii is conveniently located, connected by a deck to Midorii Station on the JR Kobe Line. It's just a few minutes away from the Hiroshima Interchange of the Sanyo Expressway and has a large car park, so it's perfect for family holidays.

Apart from food and clothes shops, there's even a cinema complex and a sports gym. With Tenmaya (department store) and electronics stores nearby, you'll find everything you need in this accessible area.

Located in Kamiyacho, the main street of Hiroshima City, Sunmall is a shopping centre that always keeps up-to-date with the trends. The shops here are mainly for young people, but there are many affordable brands to interest shoppers of all generations.

There's also a model shop, a craft shop, a branch of Village Vanguard, and other subculture-oriented shops. You can enjoy exploring all 5 floors, down to the underground level, like a city in itself.

EKI CITY HIROSHIMA is a classy building just a short walk from the south exit of JR Hiroshima Station. It was opened in 2017 as part of a redevelopment project around Hiroshima Station South Exit.

One of the highlights here is the Edion Tsutaya Kaden, which offers a wide range of stylish products. It's crowded on weekends, but during weekdays when there are few visitors, you can relax on the sofas with a book in hand. There’s also artwork on display, so you're sure to discover something new just by dropping in.