Hiroshima｜Transportation tools are attractions: Hiroshima Electric Railway has a history of 100 years, from nostalgia to technology

The most interesting way to get around in Hiroshima is by the Hiroshima Electric Railway. This company was founded in 1910, started operations in 1912, and officially opened the Miyajima Line in 1922. It is now one of the few urban electric railways in Japan. Today, Hiroshima Electric Railway has 9 lines with a total length of 35 kilometers, carrying more than 50 million passengers each year. It is worth mentioning that when the atomic bomb exploded in Hiroshima, 108 out of 123 cars were turned into scrap metal, but the old 650-type electric trains No. 651 and 652 survived and resumed operation on the Miyajima Line the next day. He didn't retire until 2017. There are still a small number of Type 700 and Type 800 vintage trains in service today. What’s interesting is that when you arrive at a busy area, advertisements for local businesses will be included in the station announcements, giving it a nostalgic feel. The most commonly seen trains today are the 1000 and 5000 extended trains, which, with their high-tech appearance and large carrying capacity, continue to welcome tourists from all over the world. It is worth mentioning that this largest electric railway system in Japan also has a one-day ticket, which can be purchased at Hiroshima Station. The method used is quite traditional. Just scratch the date on the one-day ticket and show it to the conductor when you get off the train. This method replaces magnetic cards or IC cards. Perhaps it is also a way to retain some interpersonal interaction in traditional railways under the wave of technology. 💰Average consumption per person: 240 yuan per trip, 700 yen for a one-day ticket, unlimited rides. #MarchGoodPlaces2025