About Hiroshima

Hiroshima has been a center of trade and culture since the beginning of Japan's recorded history. Hiroshima is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: (1) the Atomic Dome in Hiroshima, one of the few remnants of prewar Hiroshima following the atomic bombing in 1945; (2) Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, famed for filling with water and appearing to “float” during high tide. Other attraction in Hiroshima includes Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Museum, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkei-en Japanese historic gardens.

World Heritage in Hiroshima

Atomic Bomb Dome

Atomic Bomb Dome

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

Other Scenic Sites in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Castle

Atomic Bomb Dome

  • In Hiroshima downtown area. 30 minutes walk from JR Hiroshima train station.
  • Admission 360 yen. Opening hour 9:00-17:00.
  • Hiroshima Castle(Japenese only)

Shukkei-en Japanese historic garden

Shukkei-en

  • Old Japanese garden made in 1620.
  • 15 minutes walk from JR Hiroshima train station.
  • Admission: 250 yen. Opening hour 9:00-17:00.
  • Shukkei-en(Japenese only)

Sankei-en Japanese garden

Sankei-en

  • Japanese garden with thousand of carp.
  • 10 minutes walk from Hiroshima airport terminal.
  • Admission: 250 yen.　Opening hour 9:00-17:00.
  • Sankei-en(Japanese only)

Hiroshima Cuizine　

Oyster

Okomoniyaki

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