Here are some parking options, car-sharing services, and car rentals near Hotel Small World

If you’re traveling to Hiroshima, you might be thinking, “I want to drive to the hotel” or “I’d like to venture a little beyond Hiroshima City to do some sightseeing.”

While Hotel Small World does not have its own parking lot, there are several coin-operated parking lots in the surrounding area. Additionally, there’s a car-sharing station right near the hotel, so you can rent a car for just a few hours during your stay.

In this article, we’ll introduce parking options, car-sharing services, and car rentals near Hotel Small World.

*The rates, business hours, and other information listed here were confirmed as of September 2, 2026. Rates and terms of use are subject to change, so please check the official websites of each service or on-site signage before using them.

① Parking Lots in the Mikawa-cho Area

There are several coin-operated parking lots in the Mikawa-cho area, where the hotel is located. This area is convenient for guests looking for parking particularly close to the hotel.

Mitsui Repark Hiroshima Mikawa-cho No. 4

Address: 6-1 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 1-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 6 spaces
Rates: 200 yen per 15 minutes / Maximum charge of 900 yen within 4 hours of entry
Vehicle restrictions: Height 2 m, Length 5 m, Width 1.9 m, Weight 2 t

This parking lot is located in Mikawa-cho 6-chome, the same area as the hotel.

Mikawa-cho Parking Building

Address: 7-7 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 1-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 70 spaces
Rates: Weekdays: 150 yen per 30 minutes; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 200 yen per 30 minutes
Weekday All-Day Pass (0:00–24:00): 1,800 yen (unlimited entry and exit)
Weekday Half-Day Pass (6:00–18:00): 1,200 yen (unlimited entry and exit)
Prepaid Card: 3,000 yen (3,600 yen worth of time)

This is an indoor parking lot located near the hotel.

Mitsui Repark Hiroshima Mikawacho No. 5

Address: 10-21 Mikawacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 1-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 4 spaces
Rates: 220 yen per 40 minutes / Maximum charge: 1,600 yen within 24 hours of entry / 800 yen between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM
Vehicle Restrictions: For kei cars only

This parking lot is exclusively for kei cars. The maximum charge applies repeatedly.

Mitsui Repark Hiroshima Mikawacho No. 6

Address: 10-9 Mikawacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 3-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 19 spaces
Rates: 200 yen per 20 minutes
Maximum Fee: 1,400 yen from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM / 900 yen from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Vehicle Restrictions: Height 2 m, Length 5 m, Width 1.9 m, Weight 2 t

Among the parking lots featured here, this one has a relatively large capacity, accommodating up to 20 vehicles.

②Parking Lots in Heiwa-dori and Rukawa Area

There are also parking lots within walking distance of the hotel in the areas around Heiwa-odori and Nagaregawa-dori.

Heiwa-odori Parking

Address: 9-14 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 2 minutes on foot from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 5 spaces
Rate: 200 yen per 60 minutes
Maximum charge: 800 yen for 10 hours
Vehicle restrictions: Height 1.9 m, Length 4.9 m, Width 1.9 m, Weight 2.5 t

The maximum rate is 800 yen for 10 hours, and this maximum rate applies repeatedly. Continuous use is limited to 48 hours.

Mitsui Repark Hiroshima Mikawa-cho No. 3

Address: 9-21 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 2 minutes’ walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 7 spaces
Rates: 200 yen per 30 minutes / Maximum: 1,200 yen between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM / 1,500 yen between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Vehicle restrictions: Height 2 m, Length 5 m, Width 1.9 m, Weight 2 t

Since a maximum rate is set, this parking lot is convenient for long-term use.

Hiroshima Central Parking

Address: 6-16 Rukawa, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 4-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 100 spaces
Rates: All days, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM: 100 yen per 30 minutes / Maximum charge: 600 yen
Mon–Sat 6:00 PM–6:00 AM next day: 100 yen per 20 minutes (until 2:00 AM on Sundays) / Maximum charge all day: 1,000 yen from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM next day
Vehicle restrictions: Height 1.57 m, Length 5.05 m, Width 1.95 m, Weight 1.6 t. Large vehicles not permitted

Hiroshima Parking

Address: 1-18 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 3-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours
Rates: 12:00 AM–11:59 PM: 200 yen per 30 minutes (230 yen per 30 minutes for large vehicles)
Daytime Discount 8:00 AM–6:00 PM: 1,500 yen (fixed rate, paid in advance)
Overnight Parking 18:00–10:00 the following morning: 2,500 yen (fixed rate, paid in advance)
Vehicle Restrictions: Height 2.1 m, Length 5 m, Width 2 m, Weight 2 t (Motorcycles and trucks [excluding light trucks] are not permitted; the new Hi-Lux and GranAce models are also not permitted due to exceeding the length limit)

*Hiroshima Central Parking and Hiroshima Parking are parking lots that support the “Times B” advance reservation service. They are recommended for those who wish to secure a parking space in advance. As there may be restrictions on vehicle size, please check the usage hours and vehicle requirements when making a reservation.

You can also use car-sharing services in the area around the hotel.

For those who want to “use a car for just a few hours” for sightseeing or shopping, car-sharing is a convenient option in addition to rental cars. There are Times Car and Mitsui Car Shares stations in the area around Hotel Small World.

〈Times Car〉

There are two Times Car stations: one at the Mikawa-cho Parking Building (5th floor) and one in front of Mikawa-cho Touka-san.

Mikawa-cho Parking Building

Address: 7-7 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
About a 1-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 70 spaces

In front of Mikawa-cho Touka-san

Address: 10-24 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 1-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours

Times Car offers parking in 15-minute increments, as well as package rates for 6, 12, and 24 hours. For the Basic class, the rates as of September 2, 2026, are as follows:

15 minutes: 220 yen
Up to 6 hours: 4,290 yen
Up to 12 hours: 5,500 yen
Up to 24 hours: 6,600 yen

When using the standard hourly rate, a distance charge of 20 yen per kilometer applies for mileage exceeding 20 km. Gasoline costs and basic insurance and coverage fees are included in the usage fee.

Please note that advance membership registration is required to use Times Car. If you sign up online via the “Instant Membership” option, you can start using the service as soon as 15 minutes after registration.

Additionally, Times Car does not accept foreign-issued driver’s licenses or international driver’s licenses for membership. Foreign travelers planning to drive in Japan using an international driver’s license should consider renting a car rather than using a car-sharing service.

〈Mitsui Car Shares〉

There is also a Mitsui Car Shares station at Mitsui Repark Hiroshima Mikawacho No. 6.

Mitsui Repark Hiroshima Mikawacho No. 6

Address: 10-9 Mikawacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Approx. 3-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Open 24 hours / 19 vehicles

For the Basic Class, the rates as of September 2, 2026, are as follows:

10 minutes: 150 yen
Up to 6 hours: 4,280 yen
Up to 12 hours: 5,700 yen
Up to 24 hours: 7,300 yen

Mitsui Car Shares also requires membership registration before use. To join, you’ll need a driver’s license in your own name, a credit card, and an email address; you cannot join with a driver’s license issued overseas or an international driver’s license.

In addition to the Basic Plan with a monthly fee of 880 yen, Mitsui Car Shares also offers a plan with no monthly fee.

Since usage fees and pricing structures differ between Times Car and Mitsui Car Shares, we recommend comparing them based on your intended usage time and purpose.

If you plan to spend a full day sightseeing, you might want to rent a car

If you plan to venture beyond the Miyajima area to places outside Hiroshima City—such as Kure, Iwakuni, and Saijo—renting a car is another option.

Convenient locations near Hotel Small World include the Toyota Rent-A-Car Fujimi-cho Branch and the Nippon Rent-A-Car Hatchobori Branch.

Toyota Rent-A-Car Fujimi-cho Branch

Address: 12-1 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
Approx. 7-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (regular season)

Nippon Rent-A-Car Hatchobori Branch

Address: 12-9 Hacchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
Approx. 11-minute walk from Hotel Small World
Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Rates vary depending on the car model, number of passengers, rental duration, and other factors. Please check the official websites of each rental car company to find a plan that fits your travel itinerary.

Foreign travelers can also rent cars. However, the types of driver’s licenses accepted and the required documents vary by country and region. If you are visiting from overseas, please check the terms and conditions on each rental car company’s official website before making a reservation.

Summary

Hotel Small World is a hotel located in Mikawa-cho, in the heart of Hiroshima City, with “peace” as its central theme. It offers easy access to peace education sites such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, making it an ideal base for exploring Hiroshima City.

In addition, guest rooms feature materials related to the war and the atomic bombing, providing guests with an opportunity to reflect on Hiroshima’s history and the importance of peace during their stay.

There are many restaurants and shopping venues in the area surrounding the hotel, and the ability to explore Hiroshima on foot is one of its attractions. Furthermore, by taking advantage of the parking lots, car-sharing services, and rental cars introduced here, the hotel’s location makes it convenient for sightseeing not only in Hiroshima City but also in surrounding areas such as Miyajima, Kure, and Iwakuni.

If you’re arriving by car, be sure to choose the option that best fits your plans—use a nearby coin-operated parking lot, opt for car-sharing if you’ll only be there for a few hours, or rent a car if you’re planning a day trip to the suburbs.