Top Things to do in Hiroshima

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park marks the tragedy that happened in 1945 where Hiroshima was largely destroyed by the atomic bomb. The history left behind historical sites which now have been frequently visited by international travelers. As the biggest city in the western region of the largest island of Japan, Honshu. Hiroshima’s “moving museum” is one of the popular destination in Hiroshima and it also shows Hiroshima’s well known “trolley network”. Hiroshima’s beautiful nature combined with its history and beautiful shrines makes Hiroshima a great destination for your trip.

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 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

Sera Kogen Farm

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/

Sankei-en

A Japanese garden which represents Hiroshima’s sceneries with a motif of mountains, villages and the sea
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Business Hours	Everyday April-September AM9:00～PM6:00（During the 2 nights of the Moon-Viewing Party in September, the garden is also open from PM6:15～PM8:40） October-March AM9:00～PM5:00 [close] Only December 29th-31st
Price	Adults: 260 YEN Child: 130 YEN High school students and older pay adult prices ※During the Flower Festival and Maple Festival, adults pay 310 yen and children pay 160 yen ※During the Moon-Viewing Party, adults pay 500 yen and children pay 200 yen
Address	64-24 Hongocho Zennyuji Mihara-shi, Hiroshima See map
Telephone	0848-86-9200

Hiroshima Electric Railway

“Moving museums (trolleys)” ranging from retro trains to the latest vehicles
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Business Hours	Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Varies depending on the trolley line [close] Open all year
Price	Varies depending on the trolley line
Address	Hiroshima Station See map
Telephone	082-242-3521
Website	http://www.hiroden.co.jp/en/s-routemap.html

Hijiyama Park

An art park known for its cherry blossoms where you can get a panoramic view of Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 05:00 AM ~ 11:00 PM )
Price	FREE
Address	Hijiyama Park, Hijiyamacho Minami-ku Hiroshima-shi,Hiroshima See map
Telephone	082-250-8956
Website	http://www.hiroshima-navi.or.jp/en/sightseeing/shizen_koen/dobutsu_shokubutsu/855952.php

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

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/

Kamiyacho and Hatchobori

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

Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

Located on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, it is the foremost shrine of the Chugoku region. It is even visited by the local professional baseball team.
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Business Hours	Everyday
Price	FREE
Address	Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, 21-2 Motomachi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima See map
Telephone	082-221-5590
Website	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Gokoku_Shrine

Mitaki-dera Temple

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

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

Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins

Excavated ruins from the Sengoku Era and a restored castle town that cannot be missed
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) [close] December 28th-January 4th
Price	Fukugen Machinami (restored townscape) Adults 210 yen Junior high school students and younger are free
Address	Kidonouchicho, Fukui 一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡 See map
Telephone	0776-41-2330
Website	http://www.fuku-e.com/lang/english/places_to_visit/historical_place.php

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