These are the experiences worth building your Hiroshima trip around, from the moving Peace Memorial sites to the sacred island of Miyajima and the city's famous food. Save the ones that appeal to you and slot them into your own itinerary.
The Best Things to Do in Hiroshima
1Must visit
Memorial5.0
Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)
The skeletal Genbaku Dome, the only structure left standing near the hypocenter, is the city's defining image and a UNESCO World Heritage symbol of peace.
2Must visit
Museum5.0
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A profound museum of personal belongings, photographs, and survivor testimonies. Essential, unforgettable, and just 200 yen.
3
Landmark
Miyajima Floating Torii
The great vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine, appearing to float on the sea at high tide. One of Japan's most beautiful sights.
Miyajima Island
4Must visit
Park5.0
Peace Memorial Park
The calm riverside park of the Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, and Peace Flame, built for reflection and contemplation.
5
Castle4.0
Hiroshima Castle
A reconstructed five-story castle with a samurai-history museum inside and cherry blossoms around its moat in spring.
6
Park4.0
Shukkeien Garden
A serene 1620 Japanese garden of ponds, bridges, and tea houses, beautifully reconstructed after the bombing.
7Must visit
Restaurant5.0
Okonomimura
A four-floor village of 25-plus stalls serving the layered, noodle-stacked Hiroshima style of okonomiyaki.
8
Park4.0
Mitaki-dera Forest
Three waterfalls, a vermilion pagoda, and moss-covered paths in a hillside temple forest just north of the city, a local secret.
9Must visit
Restaurant5.0
Hassē (Hassē Okonomiyaki)
An award-winning okonomiyaki spot near the Peace Park, crispy outside and soft inside, beloved by locals.
FAQ
- What is the one thing not to miss in Hiroshima?
- The Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Peace Memorial Museum together. They are moving, humbling, and the reason most people come to Hiroshima. Pair them with a day on Miyajima for the full experience.
- Is the Peace Memorial Park free?
- Yes, the park, the Atomic Bomb Dome exterior, and the Cenotaph are all free to visit. Only the Peace Memorial Museum charges admission, a modest 200 yen.
- Is Hiroshima good for families?
- Yes. Miyajima's deer, ferry ride, and ropeway are a hit with children, the Peace Park is open and walkable, and the city is calm and easy to navigate. The museum is intense, so parents should judge what is right for younger kids.
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