Travel Plans
Hiroshima

Plan a meaningful Hiroshima trip with guidance on the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Dome, the World Heritage island of Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, combining the city and the island in one visit.

Hiroshima is a city for reflection through the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Dome, yet it also offers the calm scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and a strong food culture. Streetcars make the central sights easy to reach, and even including the ferry trip to Miyajima, a two-day visit works well. Distinctive local food such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and oysters is a major part of the experience.

The Peace Memorial Park and Museum are central to most visits, and standing before the A-Bomb Dome makes the city's history tangible. On Miyajima, the great torii of Itsukushima Shrine changes with the tides and is the island's icon, while the ropeway up Mount Misen reveals the scattered islands of the Inland Sea. Back in the city, okonomiyaki at spots like Okonomimura is a quintessential Hiroshima meal.

Streetcars are the convenient way around central Hiroshima, linking the Peace Memorial Park and the station area. Miyajima is reached by ferry, and because the torii looks very different at low and high tide, checking the tide table when planning your visit time pays off. Deer roam Miyajima, so keep food secured. Popular okonomiyaki shops can have waits, so shifting your timing helps avoid lines.