Nightlife in Hiroshima is largely built around craft sake, and Hiroshima has some of the best in Japan, but you can also find Western-style pubs, sports bars and dance clubs. The major party district in Hiroshima is Nagarekawa, where you'll find all sorts of nightclubs, hostess clubs, pachinko parlours, beer gardens and entertainment. At Raku bar in this district, you can enjoy all-you-can-drink craft beers with a rock 'n' roll music vibe.
If karaoke is your thing, you'll want to head for Wonderful Joke Bar, an intimate space with free open-stage singing to belt out those anthems and love songs. If you want a more Western aesthetic, Molly Malone's is a near-authentic traditional Irish pub in the heart of Japan that's popular among ex-pats and locals alike. They even show football and rugby matches and serve Sunday roast.
After sightseeing during the day and going somewhere for dinner, make sure you stick around in Hiroshima for other things to do and experience the vibrant nightlife.
Hiroshima has the best entertainment district in the Chugoku-Shikoku region, with many excellent places to spend the evening. From hidden bars and pubs stocked with rare drinks to lively nightclubs and traditional Japanese bars,...
