A pedestrian airbag system according to the present invention includes a
hood panel and an airbag which is folded and accommodated in a position
downwardly of the rear end portion of the hood panel and which is adapted
to be deployed and inflated upward by allowing inflation gas to flow
therein. The hood panel includes an outer panel on the upper surface side
and an inner panel disposed below the outer panel and set to have higher
rigidity than the outer panel for supporting the outer panel, both panels
formed of sheet metal. A storage portion for accommodating the airbag is
formed from the outer panel near the rear end.