Hiroshima
Japan · 5 m
Description
Hiroshima (広島市) is a historic metropolis in western Japan and a powerful symbol of peace, remembrance, and renewal. The city is known for the Atomic Bomb Dome, the expansive Peace Memorial Park and its museum, Shukkeien Garden, and the historic Hiroshima Castle grounds. Hiroshima combines its moving past with modern urban life, lively shopping districts, and regional cuisine, most notably Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and oysters from Hiroshima Bay. Just outside the city lies the island of Miyajima, home to the famous Itsukushima Shrine, its seemingly floating torii gate, freely roaming deer, and forested Mount Misen. Together, Hiroshima and Miyajima form one of Japan’s most culturally and scenically impressive destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or October – November
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Atomic Bomb Dome (UNESCO)
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Peace Memorial Museum
- Itsukushima Shrine & floating torii gate, Miyajima (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Children's Peace Monument
- Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims
- Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
- Hiroshima Castle
- Shukkeien Garden
- Okonomimura & Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
- Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
- Hondori Shopping Street
- Hiroshima Museum of Art
- Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
- Mitaki-dera Temple
- Mazda Museum
- Hiroshima oysters
- Miyajima wild deer(Day trip)
- Mount Misen & Miyajima Ropeway(Day trip)
- Mount Misen hiking trails(Day trip)
- Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima(Day trip)
- Senjokaku Hall & Five-story Pagoda, Miyajima(Day trip)
- Momijidani Park, Miyajima(Day trip)
- Miyajima autumn foliage (November)(Day trip)
- Hiroshima cherry blossoms (March - April)
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony (August)
Getting there
- Airports:
- HIJ
- Train stations:
- Hiroshima
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry