When you think of trams, usually Japan isn't the first country to pop up on minds but Hiroshima city is quite famous for its trams transportation. From oldest trams that survived through the atomic bomb to the modern trams with newest technology, you can experience it all.<div
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Hiroshima is widely known for Hiroshima's peace memorial park and Itsukushima shrine but it is also the best place in Japan to explore with trams. Trams in Hiroshima are largely operated by the Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) and Hiroshima Rapid Transit Co. However, Hiroshima Electric Railway is the longest and most frequently used tram service in Hiroshima prefecture. In total, there are over 270 operating trams imported from all over Japan as well Europe and each tram are colored according to its route. You can also hop on vintage trams which will take you back to time. Two of the old operating trams have survived through the atomic bombing during World War II. During World War II when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, these two trams were severely affected and 90% of the tram carriages were burnt completely. But the incredible thing is the staffs took this matter very seriously and they worked very hard to get the tram back on the road again within just 3 days. These trams that were bombed were fixed within 3 days and still, in this modern era they run the city of Hiroshima and continue to serve people for 72 years. These trams not only preserve the history but also expresses the exertion and earnestness of Japanese people who work always work hard for their citizens and customers. Although the maximum speed of these two old trams is 35km/h, people take a great pride in riding these trams and this is what makes it Hiroshima's tram services so special.
Make a fun tour by travelling Hiroshima with trams
Most of the tourist attractions in Hiroshima are accessible via trams so rather than taking buses or trains, you can not only enjoy the tram ride but also the view of the city and Hiroshima's peace memorial park from the tram which is can be a precious experience. Hop on and hop off at tram stations to visit Hiroshima's iconic Itsukushima Shrine, Atomic bomb dome, and Hiroshima castle. The recommended tram ride by Hiroshima Electric Railway is getting 1-day economical ticket from the Hiroshima station and take number two or six route tram that will take to the Hiroshima memorial park which is just 16-minutes ride. At Hiroshima memorial park, you could witness the heartbreaking remains of Hiroshima atomic bomb dome and learn more about its history at the Hiroshima peace memorial museum. If you want to explore more, route two tram will travel further for 49 minutes to the port where you can take a ferry to visit the Hiroshima's iconic Miyajima island. Ferry ride is just 10 minutes and once you get to the Miyajima island you can go to see the beautiful and sacred Itsukushima Shrine and enjoy a gondola ride at Mt. Misen.
How to visit?
To get to Hiroshima, take 90 minutes plane ride or alternatively 4 hours via bullet train from Tokyo. Once you get to Hiroshima station, you can start the tram ride from right there depending on your destination. ### Reference listhttps://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-transport/hiroshima-trams
http://www.hiroden.co.jp/
http://www.astramline.co.jp/
http://www.uraken.net/rail/travel-urabe10.html
http://www.hiroden.co.jp/en/sightseeing.html
https://grapee.jp/40301
