Hiroshima Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Hiroshima Peace Park, a beautiful tribute.

Hiroshima was devastated by the first atomic bomb and the city has become a focal point for the global peace movement. The Hiroshima peace park is situated at the epicentre of the bomb blast and has become a place of salvation for those seeking to understand what happened that day. The peace dome building remains as it stood after the blast, the iconic dome sitting as one of the only things that remain from 1945 Hiroshima. The park itself has numerous memorials throughout and of course the main peace museum. It’s worth going early to avoid crowds and queues at the various memorials and museum #summerbreak #hiroshima #park #history #japan #Asia #tripblazers #mytripvlog

Hiroshima which is known for the historic sites of war, had been a favorite trip of mine. My husband and I finally got to see the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park- one of the Unesco world Heritage site in the area and the Hiroshima castle which have been preserved since the Edo Era. #merrychristmas #hiroshimatrip #couplestrip #japantravel #historicallandmarks #merrychristmas

Hiroshima City Flower Festival

The Hiroshima Flower Festival is a symbol of Golden Week in Hiroshima. Its history dates back to 1975 when the Hiroshima Carp baseball team won their first championship and celebrated with a victory parade through the city. Since the pandemic, this year marks the first May festival in five years, and it has been blessed with fine weather, resulting in a large turnout. The main venue is the Tower of Flowers in the Peace Memorial Park, but the festive mood is heightened by the numerous food stalls packed along the main roads. In the evening, the area becomes a pedestrian paradise, and walking on the road offers a taste of the extraordinary. However, caution is needed as there are often cars with license plates from outside the prefecture that get lost and enter the pedestrian zone.

🌸 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: A Symbol of Hope and Remembrance 🌸

#cherryblossom2024 Welcome to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a powerful symbol of peace and a tribute to the victims of the atomic bombing. Here's what you need to know: 🌸 What to Do: - Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for a comprehensive account of the atomic bombing and its aftermath. - Visit at the Atomic Bomb Dome, a hauntingly beautiful structure that survived the explosion. - Pay homage at the Peace Memorial Statue , a touching tribute to the innocent lives lost. - Explore the Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims, a place of remembrance and contemplation. - Enjoy the park's serene gardens and beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring Duration of visit: around 4 hours 🚆 How to Get There: - Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) to Genbaku Dome-mae Station. - Walking from the city center is also a convenient option. ⏰ Opening Hours: - The park is open 24 hours a day, but visiting during daylight hours is recommended. 🌸 Best Time to Visit: - Spring (Cherry Blossom Season) for the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms. 💰 Price: - Free admission, but donations are welcome to support the park's preservation and education. 🌸🌸🌸 Immerse yourself in the history, reflect on the past, and join the global commitment to peace at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. #memorialpark #japantrip #mytravelhacks

MIYAJIMA ISLAND ( perfect 1-day trip from Hiroshima)

Getting There - take a bus to the port ≈1h +5min ferry Attractions - Floating Tori Gate, lots of deer, a lot of beautiful temples, cable car with a stunning view Hotels - there are some hotels and homestays as well on an island if you want to spend the night there Food & Restaurants - there are lots of street food and restaurants in the area, so you can easily find what to eat Shopping - since it's a tourist spot, you will find many gift shops there

Hiroshima Specialty 🤤

#wecreate #japan #hiroshima This is tempura momiji, one of Japan’s unique dish that originated from Hiroshima. Momiji means maple leaf in Japanese. Tempura momiji is a dish where they use homemade cake-like bun filled with different fillings and fry them with tempura batter. It’s very tasty! This shop is located in Miyajima, a 10 minutes ferry ride from Miyajimaguchi station. It takes around 30 mins bus ride from hiroshima station to miyajimaguchi station. There are lots of things to see and lots of food to try on this island~ Please do lah a visit there ~ It is best to visit during Sakura season where you can enjoy the view and food at the same time ~

Birds View of Miyajima Island

When visiting Miyajima Island in Japan, you have the option to climb up to Mt. Misen to see the whole island from its highest point. My favourite part of this journey is the breeze you get when you reach the very top. It was by no means a easy walk as paths aren’t properly crafted. On the way up to the peak you’ll see tons of geographical land formations, small temples and even mini statues that some people dress up! It is absolutely adorable! At the peak of the mountain there is a lookout point where you can enjoy the success of your trek up the mountain. Something cool about being here is that you can see the even smaller island where they grow and harvest oysters. I’ve been told that the way oysters are grown and harvested in Hiroshima is unique as they wait for them to weigh down the wooden planks before harvesting them. Hence ensuring they are fat and juicy for consumption. #wecreate #awesomepic #tripblazers

Miyajima and deers of God

Miyajima is a small island located in Hiroshima Bay, Japan, and is famous for its floating torii gate, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and third priest place in all of Japan. Visiting Miyajima is easy with a regular 15min ferry. Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 6th century is the main attraction. Its iconic torii gate appears to float on the water during high tide, and is accessible on foot during low tide. There are other landmark attractions but perhaps the second most fascinating thing to see is the wild dear! They are considered a divine animal and roam freely. They purposefully approach visitors in search of food. Be careful though - they will eat everything, including your papers, hair and clothing if you let them! Miyajima is famous for its oysters, which are considered some of the best in Japan. The island has many street vendors selling local specialties such as momiji manju - maple leaf-shaped cakes filled with sweet bean paste, and "deer poop ice cream". I'd recommend spending at least two hours on the island or longer if you'd like to stay for a meal.

Wishing for eternal peace 🕊

Hiroshima is mainly famous for its history, and this spot is one of the main points of the city to see the living history, its impressive the construction and damaged caused. 🕊 😇 Getting There - easy access by tram 🚋 from everywhere in the city, specially from downtown or the train station Attractions - walking around the UNESCO site, is a living museum of how horrible war can be Hotels - this area is full of nice hotels nd Guesthouses, I recommend the Evergreen Guesthousea Food & Restaurants - just few minutes away there's the main arcade of the city, full of restaurants and local dishes Shopping - the arcade has several shopping malls, souvenirs etc #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #japan #kimono #traveljapan #hiroshima #summervacation #awesomepic #gohiking #afternoontea #unesco #本地遊 #urbanexplorer #passionpassport

#tripaway What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think of Hiroshima? Personally, I will think about the Hiroshima tragic bombing in 1945. In A bomb Dome at Peace Memorial Park, you can visit various places that are dedicated to the tragic Hiroshima atomic bombing. I was so astonished to see the partly destroyed dome despite its closeness to the hypocenter of the bombing. Instead of completely demolishing it, I am glad that the Japanese chose to preserve the building to show the world the horror of the bombing. #tripaway

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial, also called the Atomic Bomb Dome or A-Bomb Dome , is in central Hiroshima, Japan. It is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. UNESCO named the dome a World Heritage Site in 1996. The dome is the ruined Hiroshima Prefectural Products Exhibition Hall. It was kept as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The bombing killed 70,000 people instantly, and another 70,000 died later from the radiation. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Ehime | Avoid the crowd, a must-visit niche place in Japan

When it comes to Ehime, the first thing that comes to mind is its specialty oranges. This late autumn, NANA came to Ehime in Shikoku for fun, and didn't expect it to be so much fun, lingering and forgetting to return~ Ehime is located in the northwest of Shikoku, close to the Seto Inland Sea, where you can island-hop; there are various ancient castles, full of Japanese atmosphere; it is also the shooting location of 'Tokyo Love Story'; there is also the same station as the popular Spirited Away; there are also many foods, such as sea bream mixed rice, fried chicken; and a hot spring experience, perfect~ Quickly make a guide, I hope it can help you who want to play in Japan~ 🗺️Route: D1 Seto Inland Sea Cycling—Bay Rapids Whirlpool Boat—Oyamazumi Shrine—Watching the sunset on Kameo Mountain D2 Matsuyama Castle—Omote Street—Dogo Onsen D3 Ozu Castle—Ozu Shrine—Garyu Sanso—Shimotani Station 🌟Play points: ✨Seto Inland Sea Cycling: A particularly recommended way to play the Seto Inland Sea island hopping, you can choose to cycle, it's really beautiful to ride in the scenery, all the way is exclamation and shooting. ✨Bay Rapids Whirlpool Boat: Go out to sea to see the Seto Inland Sea Rapids Whirlpool, if you are lucky, you can see a super large whirlpool. ✨Oyamazumi Shrine: An ancient shrine on Oyama Island, there are many ancient trees, and there is a magical big tree in the mountain, and you can also eat oranges at the local residents' home. ✨Kameo Mountain: The best place to watch the sunset in the Seto Inland Sea, the sunset of the entire bay is so romantic, and the sunset platform is full of design sense. ✨Matsuyama Castle: One of the ancient castles in Japan, dyed in autumn colors, watching the scenery of Matsuyama Castle. ✨Omote Street: A street in Matsuyama with many shops and many food shops in the alley next to it. ✨Dogo Onsen: A famous hot spring area in Ehime, an ancient Japanese hot spring house, where you can also soak your feet. ✨Ozu Castle: The castle of the Japanese ancient city, very ancient, here you can overlook the entire Ozu, and enjoy the beauty of Iyo's little Kyoto. ✨Ozu Shrine: A shrine that can only be reached by climbing stairs all the way, it is the shooting location of East Love, and the season of red leaves is very beautiful. The mailbox of East Love is in the street at the foot of the mountain ✨Garyu Sanso: The beauty of the Japanese courtyard can be felt here, and it is very good to shoot everywhere. ✨Shimotani Station: A popular station by the sea, the same station as 'Spirited Away', there are few trains, so you need to wait patiently. 🚘Transportation: It is recommended to cycle in the Seto Inland Sea, it is very convenient to park everywhere, and there are accommodations on the island, you can spend several days island hopping; other areas can be reached by tram. 🏨Accommodation: Be sure to stay one night to experience Dogo Onsen. Food: Sea bream mixed rice, fried oysters, sea bream burgers, fried fish cakes, orange products, etc. 📲Network: Portable wifi roaming superman, can connect 2-4 people 📝Entry: Fill in visit japan web in advance, generate qr, scan and enter quickly 📃Tax refund: Do not stick to the passport

Seto Inland Sea

Surprisingly, there are 727 islands in the Seto Inland Sea. These islands lie between the Japanese main islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Its mild climate and relaxing atmosphere often compare with Mediterranean islands. One of the best ways to enjoy the stunning islands in Seto Inland Sea is cycling on Shimanami Kaido which is a cycling trail that connects Ehime prefecture and Hiroshima prefecture. #nationalpark#beaches

From the gentle and artistic wind of the Seto Inland Sea

Naoshima, Teshima, Shodoshima are classic Seto Inland Sea island hopping routes. As a seasick patient, I finally plucked up the courage to walk once. The islands and the sea are beautiful, but I don't think I will go again. The pictures are a bit messy, because I can't remember which is which 【Hotel on the island】 The most impressive is the hotel GLAMPROOK Shimanimi in pictures 345. Located on the horse island in the Seto Inland Sea, the transportation is slightly inconvenient. You have to take a boat from the Ehime Prefecture Imabari Port in picture 6 to the hotel by water. If you take the land route, you will lose a bit of ceremonial sense, and it is not very convenient. However, this super niche hotel, dinner and breakfast are exceptionally delicious, and all kinds of wines are all put on the topic, it is a good place to empty yourself and feel the flow of time. Pictures 789 are the international hotel on Shodoshima, the room is facing the famous attraction Angel Road, besides this, there seems to be nothing special. Although the islands are not far from each other, you can basically reach another island by boat in 1 hour. But the number of boats is not as many as trams, waiting for a boat is too time-consuming, it is better to live on the island and be a temporary islander. If you are really in a hurry, you can call a taxi boat, I haven't tried it, so I won't introduce it. I jumped 4 islands this time, among which Shodoshima is the largest, and the other islands can be measured by foot. If you are not used to walking, you can rent a bicycle, facing the wind of the Seto Inland Sea, it is very romantic. In addition to this, there are buses and taxis, and the transportation on the island is generally convenient. The reason why this classic route is classic is because of the strong artistic atmosphere. These islands are like the battlefield of various design masters. Every few steps is a baptism of art. Since there are many photos of these art galleries and shapes on the Internet, I won't put more. In addition to these art galleries, the cafes and restaurants on the island are also very interesting. I have experienced a few casually, and none of them have stepped on thunder. Here, the famous Seto Art Festival is held every once in a while. I will see if I want to slap myself in the face and come again next time End

Embark on a new journey in the new year by touring the four countries of Japan

❤Take a short break from Tokyo and Osaka, avoid the crowd, take a different path, and let us tour the four countries and enjoy the stunning beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. 👍With Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi and Ehime living alone in the four countries, and looking at Okayama and Hiroshima in the four countries from afar, surrounded by a narrow sea area, known as the Seto Inland Sea, as the "Seto Inland Region" land, naturally enjoy the marine climate brought by the Seto Inland Sea, the combination of sea and land, constitutes the unique natural beauty of Seto Inland. 🚉There are international flights, in addition to direct flights to the four-country region from Shanghai, flights from other domestic cities need to transfer, which is still convenient. If you want to tour the four-country region, you can start by choosing a good landing city. 🖼Whether it's a popular scenic spot or a niche attraction, the time arrangement needs to be arranged according to the regional ride, generally 10 to 15 days is a good time range, and the travel depends on the Shinkansen and local trains. ✅Four countries recommendation: 📍Kagawa Kintohiro Palace: A tourist attraction with strong religious colors in Kagawa Prefecture. 📍Naruto Strait: One of the three major currents in the world, the diameter of the vortex can reach up to 20 meters. 📍Shimano Sea Road: A bicycle sightseeing route between Ehime and Hiroshima, with a total length of 70 kilometers. 📍Dogo Onsen: One of the three ancient baths in Japan, very famous. 📍Famous city: Of the twelve existing turrets in Japan, four are located in the four countries, namely Marugame Castle, Matsuyama Castle, Uwajima Castle and Kochi Castle. 📍Ritsurin Park: Located in Takamatsu City, it is one of the highest masterpieces of Japanese gardens. 📍Naoshima Art Museum: An art museum with a strong artistic feature, it can be said to be a pioneer of avant-garde art in the world. 🧳Cultural features famous: Awa Dance, Yorai Festival, Niihama Drum Festival, Matsuyama Festival are collectively referred to as the four major festivals of the four countries. The Awa Dance in Tokushima is the largest in Japan, attracting a large number of tourists from all over the world every year. 🍽Four countries cuisine: The food culture of Kagawa Prefecture is famous for Sanuki Udon; Tokushima Prefecture Ramen is one of the most famous Japanese ramen in the four countries; the dish that best represents the food culture of Kochi Prefecture is bonito sashimi, and there are many types of alcohol in Kochi; Ehime Prefecture produces delicious citrus, and sea bream rice is a favorite of tourists.

Hiroshima castle 🏰

Getting There - few minutes walk up north from Kencho Mae station Attractions - Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshima-jō), sometimes called Carp Castle, is a castle in Hiroshima, Japan that was the home of the daimyō, a feudal lord, of the Hiroshima han. The castle was originally constructed in the 1590s, but was destroyed by the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945, info from wiki Hotels - is in the center of the city so easy to find any type of hotels, I recommend Ever green hostel Food & Restaurants - a few minutes south is a big arcade Shopping - the arcade nearby is perfect for shopping, so don't hesitate to walk a but #fallingforfall #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #hiroshima #castle #japan #japantravel

Japan Going to Hiroshima to see cherry blossoms Dream of Hiroshima City "Hiroshima Love" This song has been heard by many people. How many people will choose to see cherry blossoms in Hiroshima? The cherry blossom festival for the sixth consecutive year was spent in Japan, and I chose different places to see cherry blossoms. Spring in Hiroshima, Japan, avoiding the crowded tourist groups in Kyoto, Osaka, and avoiding the crowds of Tokyo Ueno Park. In downtown Hiroshima, you can go to Hiroshima Castle to see cherry blossoms in the evening and one sunrise. Mainly the building with Hiroshima Castle is particularly beautiful, the key is that there are few people! The cherry blossoms in Hiroshima City have been opened for the second time. The white cherry blossoms are like a piece of snow, beautiful like a fantasy, time is short. Especially in the evening, the golden sun and the white cherry blossoms are too dreamy. Hiroshima City and the opposite park are very nice, you can stay for half a day to take pictures, no tickets.

Hiroshima Castle.

Visiting Hiroshima Castle in Japan was a delightful historical journey. I enjoyed traveling to places that reflect the history and culture of the area. I walked around the corridors of the castle and climbed the stairs to enjoy the wonderful view of the city. I also enjoyed the beauty of the gardens surrounding the castle and took a tour around it. It was an interesting and enjoyable experience that left me with beautiful memories and valuable insights into the history of Hiroshima and Japan.

🏰 Exploring Hiroshima Castle 🌸

#cherryblossom2024 Welcome to Hiroshima Castle, a historic landmark that stands as a symbol of resilience and beauty in Hiroshima. 🇯🇵✨ 🏰 Hiroshima Castle, also known as Hiroshima-jō, is a reconstructed castle that dates back to the 16th century. Originally built in 1589, the castle served as the residence of the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto. Sadly, the original structure was destroyed during the atomic bombing in 1945 but was meticulously reconstructed in 1958, replicating its former glory. Today, the castle stands as a testament to Hiroshima's rich history and cultural heritage. 👀 What to Do: 1️⃣ Explore the Castle Tower: Climb to the top of the castle tower and enjoy panoramic views of Hiroshima cityscape. The castle tower houses a museum where you can learn about the history of Hiroshima and the significance of the castle. 2️⃣ Admire the Architecture: Marvel at the stunning architecture of Hiroshima Castle, characterized by its elegant wooden structure and traditional Japanese design. Take a stroll around the castle grounds and appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship. 3️⃣ Enjoy the Gardens: Take a leisurely walk through the castle gardens, which are beautifully landscaped and adorned with cherry blossoms 🌸 🚗 How to Get There: Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) to Kamiyachō-higashi Station. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to the castle. ⏰ Opening Hours: From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the last entry at 5:30 PM. Plan your visit accordingly to make the most of your time. ⏳ Duration of Visit: It typically takes around 1 to 2 hours, depending on your pace and interest. 💰 Price: To enter the castle tower, an admission fee of 370 yen is required. #HiroshimaCastle #HistoricLandmark #JapaneseArchitecture #CulturalHeritage #PanoramicViews #CastleMuseum #GorgeousGardens #AutumnFoliage #VisitHiroshima #JapanTravel