The perfect add-on to a Hiroshima visit
Most tourists visit Hiroshima for Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island. EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima, opened in 2024, adds a third option. A Sanfrecce match at a brand-new, football-specific stadium — walking distance from the Peace Memorial — is now one of the best things to do in Hiroshima.
Why it's worth your time
Football-specific design: no running track, stands close to the pitch. The goal-end front row is 7 meters from the corner flag. City-center location: 5 minutes by tram from the Atomic Bomb Dome. Modern facilities: opened February 2024, everything is new. 85% roof coverage: rain is rarely a problem.
The Hiroshima day plan
9:00 Peace Memorial Park and Museum. 12:00 Hiroshima okonomiyaki at Okonomimura. 14:00 or 15:00 Sanfrecce kickoff at Peace Wing. 17:00 Walk to a sake bar in the city center. Next day: ferry to Miyajima Island.
Food inside the stadium
Hiroshima okonomiyaki (¥800-1,000). Fresh oysters (Hiroshima produces 60% of Japan's oysters). Momiji manju. Local craft beer. The concourse vendors reflect Hiroshima's food identity.
Seats and prices
Main stand: ¥4,000-6,000 ($27-40). Back stand: ¥3,000-4,500 ($20-30). Goal end: ¥2,500-3,500 ($17-23).
How to buy tickets
Sanfrecce official site or J-League ticket platform.