Monument

The most visited site in Hiroshima is the ruins of the Exhibition Hall, the only building within a 3 km radius to have survived the atomic bomb explosion on 6 August 1945. The site’s official name is Hiroshima Peace Memorial, although the names Atomic Bomb Dome, Genbaku Dome (the word ‘Genbaku’ means ‘atomic bomb’ in Japanese) or A-Bomb Dome are much more widely used. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp…

Museum

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is dedicated to the aftermath of the atomic bombing of the city and provides a moving account of the tragic events of 1945. The museum is situated in Peace Park in the centre of Hiroshima, and a visit will take you around 60 minutes. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-muzeum], What will you see at the museum? The museum…

Park, Monument

The Memorial Park stretches between the Aioi Bridge, which was the target of the atomic bomb, and the museum. Before 1945, this area was the political and commercial centre of Hiroshima, which is one of the reasons why it was the main target of the bombing. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-park] The Memorial Park was built on the open field created by…

Castle, Lookout

Hiroshima Castle is one of the few historical monuments to have been fully restored after the Second World War. The castle was built in 1589 for a powerful feudal lord named Mori Terumoto. Standing at almost 40 metres tall, the castle is situated on an island in the centre of the city, surrounded by an artificial lake. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima…

Garden

The beautiful Shukkeien Park is a classic example of a Japanese garden, featuring numerous dwarf trees, bonsai, moss, a meticulously manicured lawn and ponds with koi carp. Shukkeien Garden is designed to represent a miniature version of the Japanese landscape, complete with valleys, mountains, streams and a bamboo grove. Several paths wind through the garden, lined with benches, making Shukkeien Garden the ideal place to relax. [btn "View…

Lookout

Orizuru Tower is a modern building situated directly above memorial sites commemorating the atomic bombings, such as the A-Bomb Dome. The viewing platform on the top floor, at a height of 50 metres, offers the best views of the Peace Memorial Park, the modern city and the wooded mountains in the background. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-orizuru] …

Shopping class

The covered Hondori shopping street is the busiest pedestrian zone in Hiroshima and a popular area not only for shopping, but also for relaxing in cafés and going for a stroll. It is right next to Nagarekawa Street and the Nagarekawa district, which is known for its restaurants and nightclubs. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-hondori] Today, Hondori is a…

City Quarter

The neighbourhood around Nagarekawa Street is renowned for its lively nightlife, with numerous nightclubs (known as ‘Ladies Bars’), restaurants and izakaya – which are mainly bars, late-night eateries and traditional Japanese restaurants. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-nagarekawa] Nagarekawa is situated right in the centre of Hiroshima, next to the…

Island, Promenade, Lighthouse

If you have a few spare hours in Hiroshima, head to the small island of Ujina near the harbour, which you can reach on foot or by bus. Ujina is a small, peaceful island with a lovely walking trail around its perimeter, several small sandy beaches, a lighthouse and beautiful views of the sunset. [btn "Book your hotel in Hiroshima in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-ujina] Walks around the…

Museum

Mazda, one of the famous Japanese automakers, has been inseparably linked to Hiroshima since its founding in 1920. It has had its headquarters and production plants here continuously since its inception and although the entire plant was completely destroyed after the dropping of the atomic bomb, it was rebuilt in the 1950s. Visit the interesting Mazda Museum with many models on display from history to the present day. [btn "View the 10 best…