The park is situated on land reclaimed from the sea during the progressive expansion of Ujina Port in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
It is positioned at the base of the Ujina peninsula, historically significant as a major embarkation point for troops during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars.
The park borders the Ujina Passenger Terminal, which is one of the busiest maritime transit nodes in the Chugoku region.
The terminal area includes specific infrastructure designed to accommodate high-speed hydrofoil ferries that operate across the Seto Inland Sea.
Hiroshima Minato Park is a waterfront public space located adjacent to the Ujina Passenger Terminal, serving as a gateway to the Seto Inland Sea islands. The park features expansive paved walkways and green lawns that provide direct views of the port’s maritime activity. It serves as a primary hub for visitors departing for ferry destinations including Matsuyama and various islands within the Hiroshima archipelago. The design emphasizes maritime connectivity and open coastal vistas. Visitors can observe the constant docking and departure of high-speed passenger ships and large ferries from the park’s edge. The facility is managed by the Hiroshima Prefectural government as part of the broader Ujina Port development zone.
The waterfront railing facing the ship berths during sunset provides the best framing of the harbor.
Visit during the arrival or departure of a large ferry for dynamic waterfront photographs.
Bring sun protection, as the open port-side landscape offers very limited natural shade.
Walk to the nearby seawall area for unobstructed views of the surrounding coastal mountains.
Do not wander onto the restricted ferry docking platforms or commercial shipping zones marked for authorized personnel only.
