Things to do in Hiroshima City

Memorable reminder that the tragedy should never happen again. Well preserved and maintained. A must visit.

The Setouchi Inland Sea is known as the Aegean Sea of ​​Japan, and Ushimado in Setouchi City is one of the most representative tourist spots. The azure blue sea and sky, green olive fields, nostalgic streets, and beautiful sunsets, why not have a date at this unique spot?

Looking for a powerful, beautiful spot in Japan? Hiroshima City is home to the Peace Memorial Park, and I visited just as cherry blossoms exploded into color throughout the city 🌸Location: Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan Hours: Open 24/7, year-round (especially magical in cherry blossom season!) What makes it special: This park isn’t just a green space, but a living memory of hope and peace. You’ll see the iconic A-Bomb Dome, beautiful modern architecture, and moving memorials alongside the rivers. The vibe is respectful, serene, and breathtaking—especially when the cherry blossoms are out during spring.Getting around: Hiroshima’s streetcar system makes it super easy to reach the park from anywhere in the city—look for the green line towards Hondori and get off at Genbaku Dome-mae. No need to worry about timing, since the park is open all day.What’s more, if you’re traveling with a group you can hire VR headsets to use at the park!

When I was on a business trip to Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, I took a train to near Miyajima and then took a ferry across. For lunch, I had the local specialty conger eel rice and a beer, then strolled over to the aquarium. As the sun gradually sank, I spent some time relaxing watching the sunset and the torii gates. On the way home, I had a few fried oysters and a beer, and it was a rare experience to watch the sun slowly sink.

The climate here is pleasant and the environment is beautiful. It is suitable for a family to come and relax. The transportation is good and the shop owners are very welcoming. I will come again next time. If I have time, I can also come and watch a movie. . . .

The monument represents a little girl reaching for a crane, which in Japan is a symbol of longevity and happiness. It is related to a true story of a little girl from Hiroshima who was only a few years old when the epidemic broke out and became very sick. She believed that if she made 1,000 paper cranes, she could be cured. It is very popular among children who decorate with cranes.

It is a temple on a hillside northwest of Hiroshima Station. It is said to have been built by Kukai and was called Santaki-ji because there are three waterfalls in the area: Komaga-taki, Brahma-n-taki, and Yumei no Taki. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as it leads to a fairly long climb of stairs from the parking lot to the temple and Ichi-no-Taki at the top. Taiwa was moved from Wakayama Shrine to commemorate the atomic bomb explosion and is very admirable. And because there was little damage when the atomic bomb was dropped, it became a temporary relief center for the victims, and many memorials commemorating the desire for peace can be seen in the area.

A serene park with cherry blossom trees, walking paths, and a hilltop observatory offering fantastic views of the city.

The Miyajima Torii in Japan is the Torii of Itsukushima Shrine. It is a national important cultural property. It is about 16.6m high and weighs about 60 tons. The cypress roof is 24.2m long. The main column has a circumference of 9.9m and is made of natural nanmu. The current Torii was rebuilt in 1875, and it is the eighth generation since the Heian period. The upper beam is hollow, and it is filled with fist-sized stones totaling 7 tons, so it can stand in the ocean current without falling.