Location: Hiroshima
Top Things to do in Hiroshima
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Hiroshima, Chugoku
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. Atomic Bomb Dome
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4.5 based on 5,989 reviews
This skeleton of a building is all that remains in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on August 6, 1945, and serves as a symbol of both the horrors of atomic war and the hope for world peace.
Reviewed By Livetotravel747 - Coombabah, Australia
The Atomic Bomb Dome is a well maintained piece of history that should be visited by everyone. It is preserved also for future generations. Words cannot describe this place, just have to go for yourself
2. 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.
3. Peace Flame
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By puchka - Bengaluru, India
This eternal flame which was lit on 1st August 1964, and located in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, is intended to keep burning in the hope of a world devoid of nuclear weapons. The pedestal holding the flame is designed in the image of two hands pressed together, palms facing the sky, pleading for peace to reign in the world. The flame can be viewed even from the gap in the Cenotaph built in straight line. A remarkable sight and must see for all tourists.
4. Fudoin Temple
5. Rokukan Pier
6. Kyosen-ji Temple
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima
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4.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By 933pennyt - Harpenden, United Kingdom
This old building is now part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, but doesn't seem to be promoted at the Peace Park. We noticed it when walking along the road from the nearby Fukuromachi tram stop (close to Peace Avenue). I think the ground floor, the main banking hall, is used for various unconnected art or photography exhibitions; downstairs is where I recommend you go for an exhibition of art-work done by survivors in the 1970s, ie 30 years after the dropping of the bomb. Survivors of all ages had been encouraged to draw or paint what they could remember seeing. Included in this is the picture of the hand with finger tips burning, which is featured in the film shown at the main museum. There are also donated photographs taken by US military and navy, of the city before the bomb, immediately after the bomb, and later during the re-building of the city. I found this collection really moving. I also had the chance to make a paper crane, something I'd expected to be able to do somewhere at the Peace Park, but hadn't found during our visit.
8. Old Site of Hiroshima Army Clothing Department
9. The Site of Hiroshima Castle Hatchobori Outer Moat
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
10. Kyu Kokutaiji Atagoike
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