Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a must-see destination to learn about and reflect on the horrors of war.

Hiroshima Castle, built in 1589, is a beautiful example of a castle built on a plain and houses a museum about the city’s and castle’s history.

Okonomimura is a popular place to try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, where diners can select from a number of competing okonomiyaki shops.

Shukkeien Garden is a traditional landscape garden featuring valleys, mountains and forests represented in miniature.

Miyajima is an island known for Itsukushima Shrine and its giant torii gate, considered one of the best views of Japan.

Itsukushima Shrine, located on Miyajima Island, seems to float on the water during high tide and features a giant torii gate.

Daishoin Temple, located at the base of Mount Misen on Miyajima Island, features traditional buildings, statues and religious artifacts.

Mount Misen, the highest mountain on Miyajima Island, offers spectacular views from its summit, accessible by hiking trails or ropeway.

The A-Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the few buildings that partially survived the atomic blast and stands as a testimony to its destructive power.

The Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims in the Peace Park contains the names of over 200,000 victims who died from the nuclear blast and subsequent radiation.

The Peace Museum is divided into two sections: the first section focuses on human suffering while the second focuses on documenting the historical events.

Hiroshima Station is a major transportation hub in the city, offering access to okonomiyaki shops.

Matsushima Bay is known as one of the three best views of Japan.