Hiroshima Nightlife Guide

Hiroshima has a compact and welcoming nightlife scene centered around the downtown area. The city is famous for its okonomiyaki—savory pancakes cooked on a hotplate—and many restaurants serve it until late. Pair it with beer or sake for a classic Hiroshima evening. The bar scene includes izakayas, standing bars, and a growing number of craft beer and cocktail spots. The atmosphere is generally casual and friendly; Hiroshima is a city that knows how to relax. The area around the station and Hondori shopping street has the highest concentration of bars and restaurants. Hiroshima's nightlife may be smaller in scale than Tokyo or Osaka, but it makes up for it in character and accessibility. It's easy to bar-hop on foot, and the locals are often happy to chat with visitors. Use barhop.jp to find the best bars and late-night okonomiyaki in Hiroshima.