Tap water in Hiroshima
Generally safe to drink
Based on resident-reported scores for Hiroshima, in Japan.
What the sources say
83/100 on the water drinkability and accessibility index, which Numbeo reads as “Very high”. Crowdsourced from residents rather than measured.
Nationally, 99% of people in Japan have safely managed drinking water.
No measured quality report for Hiroshima yet. If you know a reliable local source, leave it in the comments and we will add it.
Even where the water is safe, ask locally. Older buildings can carry lead or copper pipework, and one street can differ from the network feeding it.
What bottled water costs you here
Drinking tap water instead of bottled would save one adult about 832$ a year in Hiroshima.
Work out your own saving