Explore on your own rating
Central terminal on the tram network.
Where ships dock
- Matsugae International Terminal
Getting to town
Trams run from Oura Kaigan-dori near the terminal: tram 5 to Shinchi Chinatown, then tram 1 to Peace Park (about 40 minutes; ¥150 per ride).
Trams cover the city.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Japanese yen (JPY). Cash is still handy; IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) work for transit.
Entry: U.S. citizens don't need a visa for short tourist stays under 90 days (Embassy of Japan in the USA, checked Oct 2026). Visit Japan Web pre-registration is optional.
Top sights nearby
- Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park
- Glover Garden
- Dejima
- Gunkanjima (boat tour)
Beaches
- None
Safety & tips
- The museum is moving; allow time.
- Glover Garden is uphill near the terminal.
- Gunkanjima tours depend on weather.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 45 minutes back from Peace Park.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.