Hiroshima, although most known worldwide as a tragic event that happened during World War II, it is a city that has a lot to offer for those visiting Japan. Hiroshima has become a place that commemorates those that have died in the World War and a place that takes great importance in valuing peace. Because of this we can find many museums, statues, and commemorative places dedicated to peace in Hiroshima. Apart from this Hiroshima is also worth visiting for its busy downtown area Kamiyacho, parks, Hiroshima Castle and art museums. Find out on what the top 30 things to do in Hiroshima are in the list below!
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
An invaluable historic museum that continues to convey the horrors of the atomic bomb
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 50 JPY |
| Address | 1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-241-4004 |
| Website | http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/index_e2.html |
The Atomic Bomb Dome
This World Heritage Site is a symbol of people’s prayers for world peace
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 原爆ドーム 1-10 Otemachi Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-242-7831 |
| Website | http://honyaku.j-server.com/LUCHRSMC/ns/tl.cgi/http%3a//www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/www/dome/index.html?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XCHARSET=utf-8&XJSID=0 |
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
An invaluable historic museum that continues to convey the horrors of the atomic bomb
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 50 JPY |
| Address | 1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-241-4004 |
| Website | http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/index_e2.html |
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
A place for learning about the war and the atomic bomb, and for contemplating on peace
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | 1 Nakajimacho, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-504-2390 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Peace_Memorial_Park |
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle is a resurrected National Treasure, restored splendidly
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 370 JPY |
| Address | 21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-221-7512 |
| Website | http://www.rijo-castle.jp/rijo/pdf/english.pdf |
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine and the Seto Inland Sea – A gorgeous view of a shrine “floating” in the sea
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 100 JPY |
| Address | Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2020 |
| Website | http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/ |
Miyajima Omotesando Arcade
Omotesando Arcade is the main street of Itsukishima Shrine and the busiest area in Miyajima with all of the tourists.
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) The arcade is open 24 hours a day but the opening times for each store vary [close] Varies depending on the establishment |
| Price | For shopping, prices vary depending on the establishment |
| Address | 838 Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2011 |
| Website | http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/index.html |
Mt. Misen
A mysterious mountain that has been registered as a World Heritage site alongside Itsukushima Shrine for its primeval forest
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| Price | One-way trip on the ropeway: Adults 1000 yen, Children (6-12 years of age) 500 yen. |
| Address | Misen, Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-30-9141 |
| Website | http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/ |
Shukkei-en
A national place of scenic beauty. This famous garden is rich in variation and can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 260 JPY Child: 100 JPY High school and university students 150 yen |
| Address | Shukkeien, 2-11 Kaminoboricho Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-221-3620 |
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims – Conveying the damage and suffering caused by the atomic bomb to succeeding generations
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 国立広島原爆死没者追悼平和祈念館 ,1-6 Nakajimacho, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-543-6271 |
| Website | http://www.hiro-tsuitokinenkan.go.jp/english/index.php |
Senko-ji Temple (Senko-ji Park)
One of the many tourist spots in Onomichi that are on some of the Top 100 lists in Japan
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | Senkoji Temple, 15-1 Higashituchidocho Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0848-23-2310 |
| Website | http://www.ononavi.com/facilities/ |
Daisho-in
The oldest historic temple on Miyajima has a deep connection with the Imperial family
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Daishoin Temple, Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-0111 |
| Website | http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/spot/spot_daishoin.html |
Onomichi
Preserving its nostalgic atmosphere, many writers and film directors have been drawn to this place
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| Price | There are some facilities which require admission |
| Address | Onomichi, Higashigoshomachi Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0848-37-9736 |
| Website | http://www.ononavi.com/ |
Daigan-ji Temple
A temple that has enshrined one of Japan’s 3 Great Benzaiten (Buddhist goddess Saraswati)
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Daiganji, 3 Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2011 |
| Website | http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/spot/spot_daiganji.html |
Shimanami Expressway
Refreshing bicycle rides overlooking the beauty of many islands on Japan’s first highway over the sea
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Houkoku Shrine (Senjokaku)
An incomplete large sutra hall built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi that is a national important cultural property
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 100 JPY Child: 50 JPY High school students and above must pay adult admission |
| Address | Senjokaku, 1-1 Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2020 |
| Website | http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/spot/spot_other.html |
Momijidani Park
One of the foremost sites for the fall colors in the Chugoku district is an erosion control garden elaborately designed to meld with Mother Nature
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | Momijidani Park, Miajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2011 |
| Website | http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/spot/spot_momiji.html |
Kiyomori Shrine and Nishi-Matsubara
The shrine that is dedicated to Taira-no-Kiyomori standing in Nishi-Matsubara with its beautiful pine-lined path and stone lanterns
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | Kiyomori Shrine, Nishionishicho Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-31-9141 |
| Website | http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/culture-and-heritage/spiritual-heritage-temples-shrines/autres-temples-et-sanctuaires.html |
Okonomimura
25 okonomiyaki shops are all tightly packed together in one building!
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| Business Hours | Varies depending on the restaurant Many of the establishments are open from 11am to late at night but take note that there are also places which only open from dusk. There are many restaurants which stay open every day throughout the year but any closing days will vary depending on restaurants having irregular holidays. |
| Address | 5-13 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-241-2210 |
| Website | http://www.okonomimura.jp/foreign/english.html |
Miyajima Ropeway
Head directly for Mt. Misen, “the mountain that resides among the gods”! Enjoy the huge panoramic view from the ropeway
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| Business Hours | December-February 9am – 5pm March-October 9am – 5:30pm November 8am – 5:30pm Furthermore, during particular times such as long weekends, the ropeway operates under a special schedule There are irregular closures for periodic inspections and maintenance |
| Price | Adults (12 and older) round-trip 1,800 yen one-way 1,000 yen Children (6-12) round-trip 900 yen one-way 500 yen |
| Address | Momijidani Park, Miyajimacho, hatsukaichi,Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-0316 |
| Website | http://miyajima-ropeway.info/en/miraculous-scenery/index.html |
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima
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A new spacious stadium making it easier to watch baseball and enjoy the excitement
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) [close] December 29th to January 3rd |
| Price | Admission required for watching games Free access for the public to the concourse Admission required for the stadium tour |
| Address | Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima, 2-3-1 Minamikaniya Minami-ku Hiroshima-shi,Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-568-2777 |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Stadium |
Mitaki-dera Temple
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This temple with more than 300 serenely standing stone Buddha statues, is located close to downtown Hiroshima
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| Business Hours | Everyday March-November AM8:00～PM5:30 December-February AM8:00～PM5:00 |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Mitaki-dera, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 082-237-0811 |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitaki-dera |
Sensuijima Island
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A power spot in the Setonaikai National Park, the first park to be designated as a national park in Japan
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 07:30 AM ~ 09:30 PM ) Operating times of ferry: AM7:10～PM9:35 |
| Address | Sensuijima, 3373 Tomocho Ushiroji Fukuyama-shi,Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 084-982-3200 |
Kure Maritime Museum（Yamato Museum）
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The many displays including the 1/10th scale model of the battleship Yamato, pray for peace
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| Business Hours | Monday ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Wednesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Thursday ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Friday ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Weekends ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) [close] Tuesday. However, Golden Week, summer holidays and the New Year’s holidays are open. |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 200 JPY University students pay adult admission. High school students pay 300 yen, while junior high and elementary school students pay child admission. Pre-schoolers are free. |
| Address | Kure Maritime Museum(Yamato Museum), 5-20 Takaramachi Kure-shi,Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0823-25-3017 |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamato_Museum |
Kamiyacho and Hatchobori
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A popular shopping area in Hiroshima with everything from small commercial stores to department stores
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) [close] Varies depending on the establishment |
| Price | Varies depending on the establishment |
| Address | Kamiyacho, Kamiyacho Higashi eki Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-243-5716 |
Itsukushima (Miyajima)
One of the Three Views of Japan, it is a World Heritage island that has been worshipped as a sacred island since ancient times
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | Miyajima, Itsukushima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2011 |
| Website | http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/index.html |
Mt. Haigamine
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The view that resembles jewels twinkling everywhere has been selected as one of the top 3 great nightscapes in the Chugoku/Shikoku region
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| Address | Mount Haigamine, Tochibaracho Kureshi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0823-25-3309 |
Sera Kogen Farm
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Enjoy a variety of flowers throughout the seasons at Japan’s largest flower farm
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) During every seasonal event AM9:00～PM5:00 [close] No closures while the event is being held |
| Price | Adults: 800 YEN Child: 400 YEN Child admission: 4 years to elementary school age |
| Address | Sera Kogen Farm, 1124-11 Bessako Seracho Sera-gun, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0847-24-0014 |
| Website | http://sera.ne.jp/cont/en/ |
Preserved District of Takehara
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Takehara, which is known as the Little Kyoto of Aki (former name of Hiroshima), is a town that has retained its share of history
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| Address | Takehara History District, 3chome Honcho Takehara-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0846-22-7745 |
Wood Egg Okonomiyaki Museum
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With a museum and a factory tour, this is the place to find out about all things okonomiyaki where you can even enjoy making some yourself
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) reservations required [close] the O-Bon holidays (for details, please inquire directly) |
| Price | Varies according to the tour course |
| Address | 7chome 4-5 Shoko Center Nishi-ku, Hiroshimashi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 082-277-7116 |
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