What to do in Hiroshima Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine

Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine

NZ$160
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)

NZ$11
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

NZ$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima Historical Walking Tour - Why A-Bomb was Dropped

Hiroshima Historical Walking Tour - Why A-Bomb was Dropped

NZ$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Historical Walking Tour - Why A-Bomb was Dropped
Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

NZ$43
per adult
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

NZ$206
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima; Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Castle Tour

Hiroshima; Private Peace Memorial Museum and Castle Tour

NZ$124
per adult
Hiroshima; Private Peace Memorial Museum and Castle Tour
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Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Dinner & Hiroshima Kagura Performance

NZ$48
per adult
Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Dinner & Hiroshima Kagura Performance
Hiroshima: History and Hidden Gems Tour

Hiroshima: History and Hidden Gems Tour

NZ$94
per adult
Hiroshima: History and Hidden Gems Tour
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1. Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine is the crowning monument and namesake of Itsukushima Island (or, as it is popularly known, Miyajima, “shrine island”). A UNESCO world heritage listed site and a national treasure, the Itsukushima Shrine holds great cultural significance for the Shinto religion. Explore the shrine’s sacred buildings and stroll along connecting boardwalks. Enjoy views of the magnificent shrine complex and be awed by the way it appears to float above the waters of the Onoseto Strait.
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2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a large public park in the heart of Hiroshima dedicated to the remembrance of the victims of the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. The park is located in the hypocenter area of the bomb, which was almost completely leveled in the blast. Today, the elegantly designed park is a tranquil space dotted with memorial monuments, quiet gardens and symbols of peace.
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3. Atomic Bomb Dome

One of the only buildings left standing in Hiroshima after the devastating impacts of the atomic bomb, the A-Bomb Dome quietly memorializes the tragedy and resilience experienced in the city. The ruins of the stately “Genbaku-Domu” represent the peace efforts of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in which it stands. Visit this genuine relic and UNESCO World Heritage listed site in the heart of Hiroshima to learn about what happened here in 1945 and how the city is moving forward.
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4. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is dedicated to documenting and displaying the tragic events of the atomic bombing the city endured in 1945, as well as promoting a message of peace. Opened in 1955, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum aims to explain the atomic bomb’s political, historical and social impact, offering insight into the horror of the event through personal stories, victim’s artifacts and scientific recordings. The museum’s overwhelming message, however, is a plea for international peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons all over the world.
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5. Hiroshima Castle

Hiroshima Castle, or Hiroshimajō, is a stunning reconstruction of the original castle keep that was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945. Built true to its original form, which was completed in 1591, in the Azuchi-Momoyama style, Hiroshima Castle now holds an intriguing museum, as well as a stunning lookout over the castle grounds, moat and cityscape. Explore Hiroshima Castle to learn about traditional Japanese feudal architecture and Samurai heritage.
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What to do in Hiroshima Prefecture

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Itsukushima Shrine

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Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.
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Hiroshima City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums and prominent monuments, there's plenty to explore in Hiroshima City Centre. You can visit top attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho, and jump on the metro at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Tate-machi Station to see more of the city.

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Itsukushima

While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Misen and Daisho-in.

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Photo by Yoshio Kohara
Open Photo by Yoshio Kohara

Naka Ward

Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.

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Minami Ward

If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

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Open Photo by Arry Kitting

Motomachi

If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.

 

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Day trip destinations from Hiroshima Prefecture

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Fukuyama

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Hatsukaichi

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Kure

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Onomichi

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Kamijima

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Saka

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Ibara

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