Hiroshima, Quiet Strength Endures

Morning light glows over Peace Memorial Park as gentle river mist drifts beneath bridges and the scent of fresh okonomiyaki fills nearby streets.

Spring and autumn shine—visit Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, stroll the riversides, and use a day pass for easy tram travel.

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What To Do In Hiroshima – A 1-Day Hiroshima Itinerary

A practical, day-by-day itinerary focused on Hiroshima’s highlights (Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien, river cruise) with transport tips, visit timings, and side-trip notes for Miyajima.

Things to Do in Hiroshima: A Complete Guide

A comprehensive guide covering major sights, food recommendations (including okonomiyaki), practical travel information, and suggested day-trip logistics; published June 17, 2025 and written for trip planning.

Hiroshima Destination Guide

An easy-to-read local guide with neighborhood highlights (Hondori, Okonomimura), transport tips, and recommendations for must-see places like Miyajima and Mitaki-dera, geared to travelers seeking a balanced cultural and culinary visit.

Hiroshima Japan Travel Guide: Explore the City of Peace

A locally focused travel post emphasizing Hiroshima’s World Heritage sites (Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima), gardens, museums, and food specialties, with practical suggestions for day trips and seasonal notes.

A Guide to Hiroshima, the City of Peace (Rakuten Travel)

A travel-story-style guide that covers getting to/around Hiroshima, highlights (Miyajima, Peace Park), regional foods (oysters, okonomiyaki), and transportation options—useful for arrival logistics and culinary recommendations.

Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)

1-10 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051 (within Peace Memorial Park area)

Ruins of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall left as a preserved fragment after the atomic bombing; serves as a UNESCO World Heritage symbol and focal point for remembrance and peace.

Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture (on Miyajima island)

A Shinto shrine built over the water renowned for its 'floating' torii gate; the site has been a sacred place for centuries and is celebrated for its harmony of architecture and sea.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (surrounding the Atomic Bomb Dome)

A landscaped park created in the area impacted by the 1945 bombing, containing memorials, monuments, and museums dedicated to the victims and to advocacy for world peace.

Hiroshima Castle (Carp Castle)

21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0011

Originally constructed in the 1590s, the castle was reconstructed after WWII; it now houses exhibits on Hiroshima’s feudal history and offers city views from the keep.

Shukkeien Garden

2-11 Kaminoboricho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0014

A historic landscape garden dating to the Edo period, designed as a miniature landscape with ponds, bridges, and tea houses representing varied natural scenery.

Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Peace Park

A moving museum and park complex dedicated to the events of August 6, 1945, centered on the Atomic Bomb Dome and memorials.

Essential for understanding Hiroshima’s history and message of peace; the museum’s artifacts and the park’s memorials are internationally significant.

Day trip to Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii)

Ferry ride to Miyajima island to see Itsukushima Shrine, the iconic floating torii gate, and island trails with deer and local food stalls.

One of Japan’s most photographed sites and a peaceful cultural island experience — combine shrine visits with trying fresh momiji-manju and oysters.

Stroll Shukkeien Garden

A compact, historic Japanese garden featuring ponds, tea houses, and seasonal plantings in the city center.

Beautiful for a quiet break from the city, great for photos in different seasons and to enjoy traditional Japanese garden aesthetics.

Explore Hondori and Nagarekawa districts (shopping & nightlife)

Pedestrian Hondori arcade and nearby Nagarekawa nightlife area with shops, cafés, izakaya, and bars.

Great for sampling local foods, people-watching, and experiencing Hiroshima’s urban culture after daytime sightseeing.

Ride the Hiroden Streetcar and visit local neighborhoods

Use Hiroshima’s historic streetcar network to access neighborhoods, stations, and attractions including access to Miyajima lines.

Fun, efficient, and scenic way to move around the city; streetcars are part of Hiroshima’s daily character and easy for visitors to use.