●Hiroshima- shi which is the center of the Chugoku region gathers headquarters and branch offices of companies and is also close to entertainment districts such as Kamiyacho, Nagarekawa, and Hatchobori, and therefore can bring in business demand. Also, there is good access to sightseeing spots such as the Peace Memorial Park which has the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima where there is the world cultural heritage Itsukushima Shrine, and has abundant sightseeing demand including for inbound visitors.
●In July 2023, flights to Vietnam began service, and also in 2025 a new station building is expected to be completed as a part of the large-scale redevelopment project of “Hiroshima” station which are expected to further boost the number of sightseeing visitors.