Location: Hiroshima
Top Things to do in Hiroshima
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A trip to Hiroshima is best kicked off with a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which contains a museum, the remnants of buildings destroyed by the 1945 atomic bomb and monuments to the people killed by this nuclear attack. Understanding Hiroshima’s relatively recent devastation is key to fully appreciating its beauty and culture. Visit splendidly rebuilt historic sites like Hiroshima Castle and Shukkei-en Garden, and don’t miss the Itsukushima Shrine on the nearby island of Miyajima.
Restaurants in Hiroshima
1. Tessen Tea Ceremony
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
As one of the highlights of your trip to Hiroshima, come and experience a traditional tea ceremony with experienced Chado instructors,and meet with friendly locals who will introduce you to some interesting cultural activities. Let’s share some good intentions with each other as a gesture of friendship.
2. Erawan
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
Erawan is a very successful & famous massage shop in Tokyo for it’s highly skillful traditional Thai massage and for its Thai relaxation aroma oil massage. We already have two branches in Roppongi and Akasaka and have just opened our 3rd branch in Hiroshima to provide our gorgeous services to you.
Reviewed By FrequentFlier681869 - Shanghai, China
Wonderful massage at Erawan! Best Thai massage I’ve had since I was in Thailand, the lady did a great job making my sore legs feel better.
3. OKOSTA
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By dconleave - Macau, China
We had a great family experience cooking Hiroshima style okonomiyaki, and just a quick note about the timing - we booked for the 7pm-9pm slot, and got there a little after 7pm, lucky for us - our session was just us, so it was ok, but normally the 7pm session is the last one - so don't be late! And 7pm-9pm means be there at 7pm! Once we arrived we were given aprons and a quick introduction before getting to cook our dinner - you get a choice of toppings, and the class begins. It easy going and you get opportunities to take some video and photos during the class, once your done you get to eat what you made! It was really fun and the okonomiyaki tasted great too - its quite a big portion, so come hungry. Our class was in English, and the whole experience took about an hour and half, great fun for the whole family!
4. Hiroshima Local Tours
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
We offer international travelers a variety of one-day or half-day private city tours in Hiroshima, explaining Japanese cultures and showing it's seasonal beauty. Our tours have two unique features: ALL-INCLUSIVE: The tours offer wider price ranges from "local guide only" to "full-contents package" including all you need for your better convenience and safety enhancement, such as transportation, admission, commemorative photos and video and even special indemnification of max. JPY 30 mils/person against unexpected accidents. Flexibility: We accommodate first-time visitors and seasoned travelers to Japan and small or large groups requiring a chartered van or bus. All tours are conducted under the Japan travel business license granted by Hiroshima Governor. For more details, please visit our website.
5. Shukkei-en Garden
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4.5 based on 1,083 reviews
This 17th-century miniature landscape garden was restored after its destruction in 1945, and contains a pond, streams, islets and bridges.
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
I love Hiroshima, there are always new attractions to explore. I saw Shukkei-en Garden on a map, and decided to check it out. It is not far from the main train station, so it is a must. I highly recommend adding this to your itinerary. The entrance was pretty cheap, around 260 yen a person. You need at minimum an hour here as there are trails and interesting historical markers worth reading, not to mention many photo spots and places to relax and enjoy the beauty. Japan seems to have varieties of flowers that bloom at different times of the year, so anytime is a good time to visit. The pond in the center is lovely and is full of beautiful koi fish among other species and lots of adorable turtles. These gardens are a must when visiting Hiroshima.
6. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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4.5 based on 6,977 reviews
This park commemorates the explosion of the first atomic bomb, and houses the Peace Memorial Museum and monuments related to the horrific event.
Reviewed By Dan06101973 - Toowoomba, Australia
This is perhaps one of the most moving experiences we had during our Japanese holiday. The Atomic Dome, Peace Park and Museum are all captivating, with many deeply personal stories and reflections. There is an audiovisual display that gives a depiction of the bomb dropping which depicts Hiroshima both before and after the event which is extremely thought-provoking and intense. If you travel to Japan you must visit this site - you will not be disappointed.
7. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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4.5 based on 3,666 reviews
Reviewed By Komator - Barcelona, Spain
The Peace Memorial park is an area where you can walk and remember the horrors of the war by seeing several points: Genbaku Dome, Eternal Flame of Peace, Peace Flame or the Children's Peace Monument. Memories come and it's a good moment to think about what we have done (and still do) as a society.
8. MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima
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4.5 based on 629 reviews
Reviewed By Central_NewJ_Steve - Fair Haven, United States
We enjoyed everything about our visit to the stadium. The local team, Hiroshima Carp, were playing the Tokyo Swallows. The actual baseball was very good, but for us secondary to everything going on around us. The Japanese people are generally reserved in public, but at the stadium they let loose! There was singing and chanting and noise makers banging all night. Nothing was over the top; all was in good fun. They have a really cool seventh inning stretch routine which you need to experience. The whole thing was a blast! If you have a chance to see a game here go for it! Tickets are very hard to get, at least for resrved seats, so try to get them in advance. We used the online ticket service Viagogo and got great seats for not too much money.
9. Hiroshima Kagura Regular Performances
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
【Important】In regards to the Hiroshima Kagura Regular Performances2021 In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19,there will be cases of performance cancellations. Thus, please check for the most recent updates on the Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen’s Culture Center’s homepage before coming to the venue.
10. The Hiroshima Botanical Garden
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4.0 based on 51 reviews
The Hiroshima Botanical Garden was established for the citizens in 1976 as a relaxing and educational place to expand their knowledge of plants. The garden is comprised of the main conservatory (2018 renewal), begonia displayhouse, fuchsia displayhouse, cactus displayhouse, phylogenical garden, rock garden, Japanese garden and camellia garden, utilizing the undulated land effectively. The garden makes an effort to collect and keeps about 10,000 species.
Reviewed By lilycannellem
Gorgeous botanical garden with picturesque moutain/forest background, away from the city. The garden is quite big and features different types of plants, external gardens and greenhouses. I've visited many botanical gardens and I absolutely loved this one! Really stunning. I had brought my lunch, but there are facilities there where you can buy food and ice cream.
