Location: Hiroshima Prefecture
Top Things to do in Hiroshima Prefecture
Top Hotels in Hiroshima Prefecture
- 1. Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
- 2. Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
- 3. Hiroshima Washington Hotel
- 4. RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
- 5. Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
- 6. Richmond Hotel Fukuyama Ekimae
- 7. Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel
- 8. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima
- 9. Route-Inn Grantia Fukuyama Spa Resort
- 10. WeBase hiroshima
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku
Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県, Hiroshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Hiroshima. It has a population of around 2.8 million.
Restaurants in Hiroshima Prefecture
1. Koshinji Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Koshinji is a Buddhist temple. You can experience zen-training here.It is famous as a scenic spot for autumn leaves.
2. Miyajima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,815 reviews
Scenic site that includes the Itsukushima Shrine, Otorii Gate and visit to Mt. Misen.
Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States
It is nearly impossible to humanly describe the magnitude of what fascinating Miyajima island can offer - one has to experience it first hand. Definitely should be at the top of the list of any visit to Hiroshima. Please plan ahead as you would need a minimum of at least half a day as it should be enjoyed in a unhurried manner. It just seems that time slowed down on the island. If you can, go early and stay late. The island itself is amazingly explorable. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. The buildings, especially the Itsukushima Shine with its gigantic ‘floating’ torii gate and nearby temples and pagodas have beautiful architectures that blends into the natural surroundings of sea, lush forests, and the misty Mount Misen. Wild and friendly deers roam its street freely. The residents of Miyajima were super friendly. Miyajima’s quaint town is filled with rustic buildings of shops and restaurants. Seafood served in the restaurants were delicious especially the grilled oysters freshly harvested in local waters. There are also some very scenic (potentially challenging) hiking trails up Mt Misen. If time is of the essence, and you are not able to hike the entire elevation of Mt Misen, take the ropeway up to near the top and then hike the rest of the way to the summit for some spell binding views at 1755 feet.
3. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Ombashi
5. Buttsu-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By hfot2 - Vermont, United States
The walk from the bus stop takes you under some lovely overarching trees. Allow a lot of time for wandering and photographing. The momiji against the buildings make for wonderful images. Rows of statues along the wall, lanterns, one arching momiji set in raked sand, bridges - everything cries out to be photographed. Many buildings are worth visiting for the statues alone. Before you leave, climb the steep stairs. The old founder’s hall and a newer pagoda are at the top, rewarding you for your climb. Visitor tips: Train from Hiroshima to Mihara Station, then a bus to Buttsu-ji. Check out schedules to make the timings work. Be sure to take a photo of the list of return times for the bus. There are not many and you don’t want to end up waiting an hour. The temple is up in the hills and it can be chilly, dress accordingly. There are restrooms (and a smoking area) tucked in the far corner and one nearer the entrance - get a map and they are clearly marked. The people selling tickets and giving out the maps at the entry point had no English. They did give us a map, in Japanese only. I have seen online maps with English but the ticket people did not have any. You can take a photo of the larger sign board with a map at the entrance by the bridge and this can be very useful if no maps are available. Entrance fee is charged in autumn foliage season (and sakura season from what I can tell). It is well worth it. At other times of the year entrance to the temple appears to be free.
6. Kojoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
7. Tatara Bridge
8. Joge Garo
9. Itsukushima Shrine Torii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 533 reviews
Reviewed By danielncf0717 - Taipei, Taiwan
What pops into people's mind when one thinks of the country Japan? Mt Fuji, Hot Spring, Kimono, the list goes on and on, and I bet a lot of people will think of Japanese Torii Gates, the beautiful architectures commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine. If you like Torii and you are planning to go to Hiroshima, don't ever miss this magnificent Torii in the sea! On the island Miyajima, there is this famous Itsukushima Shrine with an enormous Torii in the sea, and if you stay long enough and time it right, you can approach it when the tide goes out. It's currently under renovation though
10. Shimanami Kaido
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