Venture into Hiroshima’s past
The Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park sit at the heart of a rebuilt city. A specialist-led visit gives context before you continue to the museums and riverside gardens.
Visit Hiroshima, Japan
The poignant Peace Park, wide tree-lined avenues, an eclectic tram network and the spiritual island of Miyajima dotted with temples and shrines await your visit to Hiroshima.
Things to see and do in Hiroshima
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
The memorial hall and museum are moving, carefully presented records of 6 August 1945 and the decades that followed. Most travellers set aside a quiet morning here.
Taste Hiroshima’s soul food
Okonomiyaki here is layered rather than mixed, cooked on a teppan in front of you. It is the city’s everyday comfort food after a morning in the Peace Park.
Take a boat to Miyajima Island
A short ferry from the mainland brings you to the floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine, forested trails and the tame deer that wander the waterfront.
Best time to visit Hiroshima
The best times to visit Hiroshima tend to be from October to November and March through to May, when temperatures are at their most comfortable and rain is minimal. Winter can be cold with the occasional snow shower, but it is a quieter time to go.
Suggested itineraries featuring Hiroshima
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Hiroshima, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created around you.
Places near Hiroshima
Photos of Hiroshima
Our expert guides to exploring Hiroshima
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Hiroshima, these guides will help you make the most of your time there.
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Accommodation choices for Hiroshima
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Ideas for experiencing Hiroshima
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Miyajima Island excursion
Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the shoreline to see the torii gate at its most photogenic — when the tide is high, but also interesting when the waters have receded and you can walk up to the huge structure and admire it close up.
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