Hiroshima Travel Guide

Hiroshima is a modern, easygoing city of streetcars, rivers, and okonomiyaki counters, with Peace Memorial Park at its center. Ten minutes by ferry, Miyajima adds a floating torii gate and forest hikes. Here is how to plan the visit.

Peace Park Miyajima Hiroshima Castle Okonomiyaki One Day Itinerary

Hiroshima In One Day: From The Peace Park To Miyajima

One day covers the essentials here. Begin with a quiet morning at the Peace Park and museum, then pause at the castle grounds. In the afternoon, ride the ferry to Miyajima and meet the great torii gate rising from the sea.

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18:30 AM
Visitors walk quietly along the tree lined paths of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on a clear morning.

Peace Memorial Park

Monuments and quiet paths fill this riverside park dedicated to the memory of August 6, 1945. Give yourself an unhurried hour before moving on to the museum.

29:00 AM
Exhibits inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, with visitors viewing displays in soft light.

Peace Memorial Museum

Exhibits present the events of August 6, 1945 and its aftermath through personal artifacts and photographs. Plan on at least an hour inside; adult admission is 200 yen.

Adults 200 Yen
311:00 AM
Hiroshima Castle keep rising above its stone walls and moat, viewed from the outer grounds.

Hiroshima Castle

The keep closed to visitors in March 2026, so the castle is now admired from its walls and moat. The surrounding park makes an easy stroll before lunch.

Exterior Only
42:30 PM
The great red torii of Itsukushima Shrine standing in the shallows at Miyajima with visitors on the shore.

Itsukushima Shrine

The ferry crossing to the island takes about ten minutes. Shrine entry is 300 yen for adults, and mind the gaps between the corridor floorboards.

A licensed guide leads a small group of visitors along the riverside promenade in central Hiroshima.
Private Day, Licensed Guide 4.9 from 1,598 reviews · from $200.25
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Hiroshima Right Now: Tides, Weather And Closures

Hiroshima Bay tide (JMA, Hiroshima station)

Hiroshima Bay tide on 30 October: high water at 12:29 (354 cm) and 23:59 (300 cm), low water at 05:48 (13 cm) and 18:26 (149 cm). To be down near the great torii on Miyajima, plan around low water and allow a margin, since the island runs a few minutes off this gauge.

High water
12:29 / 23:59
354 / 300 cm
Low water
05:48 / 18:26
13 / 149 cm
Tide range
341 cm
lowest to highest, 30 October

Data: Japan Meteorological Agency (tide prediction, Hiroshima station, and the Hiroshima forecast), JMA public data (source credited). Times are Japan time (Asia/Tokyo); heights are cm above the station's tide-table datum, not above the torii base. A prediction for the Hiroshima gauge, not a Miyajima reading.

Hiroshima Castle's keep has been closed to visitors since 22 March 2026, though the grounds and exterior remain open to see. Shukkeien Garden adult entry costs 350 yen, and Hiroden trams run a flat 240 yen adult fare on every line, including the Miyajima line.

Hiroshima Sights Worth Your Time

Hiroshima's major sights cluster within easy reach, so a few days cover plenty of ground. The Peace Memorial Park and its museum sit at the heart of most itineraries, with the castle and Shukkeien Garden nearby. A short ferry ride then opens up Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine.

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The great torii of Itsukushima Shrine standing in shallow water at high tide on Miyajima island. Itsukushima ShrineThe vermillion shrine and its great torii rise straight from the tide on Miyajima. Visitors stand before an exhibit inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, reading quietly. Adults 200 Yen Hiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumExhibits and survivor testimony trace the bombing and its aftermath with care and restraint. Stone bridge and pine trees reflected in a pond at Shukkeien Garden on a clear afternoon. Adults 350 Yen Shukkeien GardenPonds, stone bridges and tea houses make this compact stroll garden feel far larger than it is. The Atomic Bomb Dome seen across the river, its skeletal frame against a pale sky. Atomic Bomb DomeThe preserved riverbank ruin stands quietly opposite the Peace Memorial Park. Hiroshima Castle keep seen across its moat, with stone walls and pine trees in view. Exterior Only Hiroshima CastleThe keep closed to visitors in 2026, but the moat, gates & grounds still reward a slow loop. Rows of small stone statues in caps lining a path at Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima. Daisho-in TempleStone guardians, spinning sutra wheels and temple halls climb the wooded slope below Mount Misen. View from a Mount Misen lookout over forested ridges and islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Ropeway 2,000 Yen Mount MisenHike or ride the ropeway up for forest trails and wide views over the Seto Inland Sea. View from Orizuru Tower's observation deck over Hiroshima city and the Peace Memorial Park. Orizuru TowerA glass-walled observation deck looks straight across at the Peace Memorial Park.
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Hiroshima Tours Worth Booking

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  1. UNESCO Bus Day, 8 Hours 8 hours from $126.29 ★ 5 (9,417 reviews) Check availability
  2. Regional Area Pass 5 days from $106 ★ 4.8 (4,304 reviews) Check availability
  3. UNESCO Full Day, 8 Hours 8 hours from $120.30 ★ 4.9 (4,200 reviews) Check availability
  4. Private Day, Licensed Guide 8 hours from $200.25 ★ 4.9 (1,598 reviews) Check availability
  5. 2.5-Hour Peace Memorial History Walk 2.5 hours from $34.82 ★ 4.9 (1,438 reviews) Check availability
  6. From Osaka or Kyoto, Shinkansen 8 - 12 hours from $113.97 ★ 4.7 (1,296 reviews) Check availability
  7. JR Pass, 5 Days 5 days from $96 ★ 4.8 (1,072 reviews) Check availability
  8. City Pass, 1 Day 1 day from $6 ★ 4.4 (892 reviews) Check availability
  9. Guided Day, Shrine and Ferry 8 hours from $45 ★ 4.9 (740 reviews) Check availability
  10. Flexible Walk, 2 to 4 Hours 2 - 4 hours from $33 ★ 4.9 (670 reviews) Check availability
  11. Why the Bomb Was Dropped Walk 2 hours 30 minutes from $35 ★ 4.9 (618 reviews) Check availability
  12. Morning Bike Adventure from $71.28 ★ 4.9 (617 reviews) Check availability
  13. Bus Day, 8h 20m 8 hours 20 minutes from $162.01 ★ 4.6 (519 reviews) Check availability
  14. Traditional Japanese Archery, 1 Hour 1 hour from $45.27 ★ 4.9 (500 reviews) Check availability
  15. Peace Park, Museum, Dome Group Tour 2 hours from $19.94 ★ 4.8 (496 reviews) Check availability
  16. Archery at the Castle 1 hours from $46.34 ★ 4.9 (485 reviews) View tour
  17. 2-Hour Peace Cycling 2 hours from $58.32 ★ 5 (400 reviews) View tour
  18. Peace Ride, 2 to 3 Hours 2 - 3 hours from $56.98 ★ 4.9 (396 reviews) View tour
  19. Bullet Train Day Trip 8 - 11.5 hours from $95.20 ★ 4.7 (392 reviews) View tour
  20. Izakaya Bar Hopping Night 3 hours from $87.49 ★ 4.9 (352 reviews) View tour
  21. Private Island Tour, 6 Hours 6 hours from $94.72 ★ 4.8 (340 reviews) View tour
  22. Small Group, 6.5-Hour UNESCO Day 6.5 hours from $82.97 ★ 4.8 (297 reviews) View tour
  23. Walking Tour, Dinner Included 3 hours from $110.97 ★ 4.9 (292 reviews) View tour
  24. Nationally Licensed, Premium Day 8 hours from $390.66 ★ 4.8 (282 reviews) View tour
  25. Private UNESCO Sites, 6 Hours 6 hours from $96 ★ 4.7 (251 reviews) View tour
  26. Peace Path Walk 2 - 3 hours from $19.15 ★ 4.8 (241 reviews) View tour
  27. Private Custom Day, Local Guide 7 hours from $116.65 ★ 5 (238 reviews) View tour
  28. Bike and Boat Combo from $139.33 ★ 4.9 (222 reviews) View tour
  29. Your Route, Your Length 2 - 7 hours from $54.14 ★ 4.9 (209 reviews) View tour
  30. Half-Day Miyajima, Guide 4 hours from $68.38 ★ 4.9 (164 reviews) View tour
  31. Day Trip With Ferry Crossing 8hr from $84 ★ 4.8 (164 reviews) View tour
  32. Bus Day, Lunch Included 7 hours 40 minutes from $116.65 ★ 4.7 (156 reviews) View tour
  33. Private Guided Day Pair from $150 ★ 4.8 (155 reviews) View tour
  34. 3.5-Hour Guided Bike Loop 3.5 hours from $69.65 ★ 4.9 (138 reviews) View tour
  35. Miyajima Aquarium Entry 1-3 hour(s) (suggested) from $9 ★ 4.7 (136 reviews) View tour
  36. Have Fun Pass 7 days (after first use; activate within 270 days) from $22 ★ 4.8 (129 reviews) View tour
  37. Memorial Park Walk, 2 Hours 2 hours from $32.40 ★ 5 (115 reviews) View tour
  38. Half Day, Small Group, Station Start 4 hours from $48 ★ 4.8 (90 reviews) View tour
  39. Private Floating Torii, 3 Hours 3 hours from $88.64 ★ 4.9 (85 reviews) View tour
  40. All-Inclusive Night Food Walk 3 hours from $113.58 ★ 4.7 (85 reviews) View tour
  41. Kagura Entry, 1 Hour 1 hours from $11.66 ★ 4.9 (60 reviews) View tour
  42. Bullet Train, 11 Hours 30 Minutes 11 hours 30 minutes from $95.20 ★ 4.6 (33 reviews) View tour
  43. Sake Brewery Day, All Inclusive 09:00-17:00 (full day) from $120 ★ 4.8 (18 reviews) View tour
  44. Miyajima Rickshaw Ride 30min - 2hr from $70 ★ 4.9 (12 reviews) View tour
  45. RIB Boat Onomichi Cruise 1 hour(s) from $22 ★ 5 (11 reviews) View tour

Plan Hiroshima By Mood

Hiroshima For History Lovers

Hiroshima carries a history that rewards quiet attention. The Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum sit within an easy walk of each other, and castle grounds and rebuilt streets add layers from earlier eras. Plan at least half a day.

Visitors walk slowly past a cenotaph memorial in the green riverside Peace Memorial Park.Peace Memorial ParkRiverside lawns and quiet memorials make this park a place for slow, respectful walking. The skeletal iron frame of the Atomic Bomb Dome stands quiet above the river bank.Atomic Bomb DomeThe ruined building by the river remains exactly as it stood after the bombing. A dim gallery in the Peace Memorial Museum holds personal items lit in display cases.Peace Memorial MuseumExhibits explain the bombing and its aftermath with care; adult entry is 200 yen.
A guide speaks to a small group of visitors on a riverside path near the Atomic Bomb Dome.Guided History WalkWhy the Bomb Was Dropped Walk4.9 from 618 reviews · from $35Check availability

Hiroshima For Food And Evenings

Evenings in Hiroshima belong to the hotplate and the lantern. Okonomiyaki counters cook cabbage, noodles and egg in plain view, while oyster grills and izakaya lanes keep the night going. Start hungry and stay out late.

A cook presses a tall stack of okonomiyaki flat on the griddle while sauce waits nearby.Hiroshima OkonomiyakiCabbage, noodles, pork and egg stack into the city's signature hotplate meal. Plump grilled oysters rest on a hot grill beside lemon halves at a market stall.What To Eat In HiroshimaBeyond the hotplate: grilled oysters, fresh lemon and momiji manju sweets. Warm lantern light spills from an izakaya doorway onto a wet downtown lane at night.Evenings In HacchoboriAfter dark the lanes light up with izakaya signs, standing bars and small counters.
A small group follows a guide down a lantern-lit lane toward a busy izakaya counter.Food & Drink TourIzakaya Bar Hopping Night4.9 from 352 reviews · from $87.49Check availability

Hiroshima For Active Days

Hiroshima suits travelers who like to move. Flat riverside lanes make cycling easy, the ferry crossing to Miyajima takes about ten minutes, and forest paths climb Mount Misen above the shrine. Trams and boats tie a full day together.

Hikers climb stone steps through tall cedar forest on the flank of a wooded mountain.Mount MisenForest trails and a ropeway serve the island summit; allow a full hour beyond the ride. A ferry crosses open water toward a vermillion torii gate rising from the shallows.Miyajima By FerryThe JR ferry crosses to the island in about ten minutes, with departures through the day. Cyclists in bright gear pedal a long bridge high above scattered islands and blue sea.Cycle The Shimanami KaidoIsland hopping by bicycle across a chain of suspension bridges over the Seto Inland Sea.
A guide leads a line of cyclists along a riverside path past trees and bridges.Morning Bike TourMorning Bike Adventure4.9 from 617 reviews · from $71.28Check availability
Visitors walk quiet paths through Peace Memorial Park toward the A-Bomb Dome across the river. The great vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine rises from the shallows as ferries cross the water.

Free Things To Do In Hiroshima

Many of Hiroshima's most meaningful places cost nothing to visit. Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Dome exterior need no ticket, and riverside paths link them through the city center. On Miyajima, lanes beyond the paid shrine halls are free to explore.

Free Itinerary Peace Park Atomic Bomb Dome Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine Things To Do

Hiroshima Food: Okonomiyaki, Oysters And Evenings

Hiroshima cooks its most famous dish on a griddle, not in a pan. Okonomiyaki here arrives in distinct layers, oysters come straight from local waters, and whole buildings are devoted to the city's favorite dinner. After dark, the lanes take over.

Hiroshima's food scene goes well beyond two famous dishes. See the full guide to what to eat across the city and Miyajima.
Chef layers cabbage, noodles and egg on a hot steel griddle while diners watch from counter seats Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Layered, not mixed: cabbage, noodles, pork and egg stack up on the griddle. Grilled oysters sizzle on a charcoal grate at a waterfront stall on Miyajima island Oysters On Miyajima Grilled, fried or raw, Miyajima turns the local harvest into street food. Diners squeeze into narrow counter stalls at Okonomimura, Hiroshima's famous okonomiyaki building Okonomimura Food Stalls One building gathers okonomiyaki stalls, each with its own griddle style and loyal fans.

Hiroshima On The Map

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  1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial ParkInteractive Hiroshima map: pins mark downtown's Peace Memorial Park, with ferry-linked Miyajima offshore and day-trip towns along the coast.
  2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumLandmark · 190 m from Hiroshima
  3. Atomic Bomb DomeLandmark · 370 m from Hiroshima
  4. Children's Peace MonumentLandmark · 120 m from Hiroshima
  5. Hiroshima CastleLandmark · 1.2 km from Hiroshima
  6. Shukkeien GardenLandmark · 1.4 km from Hiroshima
  7. OkonomimuraLandmark · 900 m from Hiroshima
  8. Orizuru TowerLandmark · 350 m from Hiroshima
  9. Mazda MuseumLandmark · 5 km from Hiroshima
  10. Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium HiroshimaLandmark · 3 km from Hiroshima
  11. Hiroshima Museum of ArtLandmark · 810 m from Hiroshima
  12. Mitaki-deraLandmark · 3.2 km from Hiroshima
  13. Hondori Shopping ArcadeNeighborhood · 430 m from Hiroshima
  14. Okosta Okonomiyaki MuseumLandmark · 6.8 km from Hiroshima
  15. Yamato MuseumLandmark · 19 km from Hiroshima
  16. Kintaikyo BridgeLandmark · 36 km from Hiroshima
  17. Itsukushima ShrineLandmark · 16 km from Hiroshima
  18. Mount MisenNature · 18 km from Hiroshima
  19. Daisho-in TempleLandmark · 17 km from Hiroshima
  20. Miyajima Public AquariumLandmark · 17 km from Hiroshima
  21. Senjokaku Hall And Five-Storied PagodaLandmark · 16 km from Hiroshima
  22. Hiroshima StationNeighborhood · 2.2 km from Hiroshima
  23. HacchoboriNeighborhood · 960 m from Hiroshima
  24. NagarekawaNeighborhood · 1.1 km from Hiroshima
  25. NakajimaNeighborhood · 60 m from Hiroshima
  26. Ujina PortNeighborhood · 4.5 km from Hiroshima
  27. MiyajimaguchiNeighborhood · 16 km from Hiroshima
  28. Omotesando Shopping Street MiyajimaNeighborhood · 16 km from Hiroshima
  29. Miyajima Ferry PierPorts And Island · 16 km from Hiroshima
  30. IwakuniDay-Trip Town · 32 km from Hiroshima
  31. KureDay-Trip Town · 19 km from Hiroshima

Day Trips From Hiroshima

Hiroshima makes an easy base for exploring the Seto Inland Sea region. A short ferry ride leads to Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine, while seafront towns, quiet islands and cycling routes line the nearby coast. Guided tours and independent trips both work well from here.

A sleek bullet train stops at Hiroshima Station as travelers step off with backpacks.Bullet Train

Hiroshima & Miyajima By Bullet Train

Round trip bullet train travel from Osaka for a full 11 hour 30 minute day of sightseeing.

4.6 from 33 reviews · from $95.20Check availability
A ferry crosses the water toward Miyajima with the great torii gate rising ahead.Guided Day

Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry Tour

A guide leads the way through Itsukushima Shrine, reached by a scenic ferry crossing.

8-hour tour · 4.9 from 740 reviews · from $45Check availability
Visitors walk the long wooden corridors of Itsukushima Shrine with water rippling below.Bus Tour

UNESCO Bus Tour From Hiroshima

Settle in for a calm eight hour coach loop through the region's UNESCO sights.

8-hour tour · 5.0 from 9,417 reviews · from $126.29Check availability
Visitors stand quietly before the Atomic Bomb Dome on a calm morning along the river.Full Day

Two UNESCO Sites In One Day

A full day tour pairing the island shrine with Hiroshima's city sights in eight hours.

8-hour tour · 4.9 from 4,200 reviews · from $120.30Check availability
The wooden arches of Kintaikyo Bridge span a wide river with green hills rising behind.Bridge Town

Iwakuni & Kintaikyo Bridge

Stroll across the curved wooden arches above the calm water of the Nishiki River.

Historic River TownSee The Bridge
A rabbit sits on a grassy path while visitors crouch nearby with cameras in hand.Rabbit Island

Okunoshima Rabbit Island

Wild rabbits roam the paths of this small island, where wooded trails circle the shore.

Island EscapeMeet The Rabbits

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Hiroshima Month By Month

The month-by-month weather table below uses Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals for Hiroshima: August is the hottest month with a mean of 28.5 °C, January the coolest at 5.4 °C, and June and July bring the heaviest rain.

July is the wettest month at the Hiroshima station at 279.8 mm, with June (226.5 mm) and May (169.8 mm) behind it, while January, the driest, averages 46.2 mm. The wettest month gets about 6.1 times the rain of the driest.

Jan: 5.4℃Feb: 6.2℃Mar: 9.5℃Apr: 14.8℃May: 19.6℃Jun: 23.2℃Jul: 27.2℃Aug: 28.5℃Sep: 24.7℃Oct: 18.8℃Nov: 12.9℃Dec: 7.5℃ 0145290 0°18°35° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Rain mm Temp ℃
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  • Mean temperature (°C)
Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) station 47765 Hiroshima, 1991-2020 averages (a coastal-plain city station record, not a forecast model; the mountain interior is cooler and wetter): August is warmest at 28.5°C average, January coldest at 5.4°C, July wettest at 279.8 mm and January driest at 46.2 mm, 1572.2 mm across the year.
MonthMean tempMean highMean lowRainfall
January5.4°C9.9°C2°C46.2 mm
February6.2°C10.9°C2.4°C64 mm
March9.5°C14.5°C5.1°C118.3 mm
April14.8°C19.8°C10.1°C141 mm
May19.6°C24.4°C15.1°C169.8 mm
June23.2°C27.2°C19.8°C226.5 mm
July27.2°C30.9°C24.1°C279.8 mm
August28.5°C32.8°C25.1°C131.4 mm
September24.7°C29.1°C21.1°C162.7 mm
October18.8°C23.7°C14.9°C109.2 mm
November12.9°C17.7°C8.9°C69.3 mm
December7.5°C12.1°C4°C54 mm

Data: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), station 47765 Hiroshima, monthly climatological base 1991-2020 (Japan Meteorological Agency monthly normals 1991-2020, station 47765. Coastal-plain station: the mountain interior is cooler and wetter).

Where To Stay In Hiroshima

Hiroshima splits neatly into a few easy bases. The station area suits rail travelers and day trips, downtown keeps the Peace Memorial Park and lively eating streets close, and Miyajima rewards anyone who stays past the last ferry. Pick one base or split the trip between city and island.

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Travelers with rolling suitcases crossing the plaza in front of Hiroshima Station's modern south entrance.

Hiroshima Station Area

Best For Rail Travelers

Shinkansen, streetcar, and airport bus links all sit within a short walk of the hotels here.

Station Area Guide
Visitors strolling past the cenotaph in Peace Memorial Park with city towers rising beyond the trees.

Kamiyacho & Hacchobori

Best For Peace Park Access

The Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and central dining streets are all within walking distance.

Downtown Area Guide
The red Great Torii rising from the water at low tide with forested Mount Misen behind it.

Miyajima Island

Best For Quiet Island Nights

Stay overnight on the island and the Great Torii stays in view long after day trippers head home.

Where To Stay Guide

What Hiroshima Is Famous For

1

Peace Memorial Park

Monuments and quiet paths line the riverbank, inviting reflection at the city's heart. The annual Peace Memorial Ceremony takes place here each 6 August.

2

Atomic Bomb Dome

The ruined dome stands beside the Motoyasu River, preserved as a memorial to the bombing of 6 August 1945. Its skeletal frame is recognized worldwide as a symbol of peace.

3

Hiroshima Okonomiyaki

Hiroshima style layers batter, cabbage, noodles and toppings on the hot grill instead of mixing them. Each serving is cooked in front of diners and eaten fresh off the iron.

4

Itsukushima Shrine Torii

The great vermillion torii of Itsukushima Shrine rises from the shallows off Miyajima. At high tide it seems to float, and the ten minute ferry crossing gives a fine view on approach.

5

Hiroshima Oysters

Oysters farmed in the calm waters around Hiroshima are a prized local specialty. Menus across the city serve them grilled, fried, steamed or fresh from the shell.

6

Hiroden Streetcars

Hiroden streetcars are a much loved part of daily life, linking the city center with the coast. Adults pay a flat fare of 240 yen on every line, including the Miyajima line.

Can You Still See The Hiroshima Shadows?

The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima at 8:15 a.m. on 6 August 1945 left dark traces on stone where people and objects had shielded surfaces from the heat. This page reports, from the city of Hiroshima's own published material, what still exists and where.

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What Does Hiroshima Mean In Japanese?

Hiroshima means wide island in Japanese, and the name is literal: the city was founded in 1589 on the largest island in the Ota River delta, where the river fans out into Hiroshima Bay on the Seto Inland Sea.

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Is Hiroshima Still Radioactive?

The city of Hiroshima states plainly that radiation levels today are on a par with natural background radiation anywhere on Earth.

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How Do You Pronounce Miyajima?

Miyajima is said mee-yah-jee-mah, four flat syllables with no stressed beat, and the name means shrine island in Japanese. Here is how to say it and every other word the Hiroshima trip throws at you.

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Where Is Hiroshima Located?

Hiroshima is the capital city of Hiroshima Prefecture in the Chugoku region of western Honshu, built on the delta of the Ota River where it meets Hiroshima Bay, an inlet of the Seto Inland Sea.

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How Long Was Hiroshima Radioactive?

Hiroshima's residual radiation fell to a thousandth of its initial level within a day of the bombing, and today the city's background radiation matches natural levels anywhere on Earth, according to the City of Hiroshima.

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Is Hiroshima Worth Visiting?

Hiroshima pairs its Peace Memorial Park and Museum with the island of Miyajima, a castle, gardens and a food scene built around okonomiyaki and oysters.

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Is Hiroshima Known For Ramen?

Hiroshima is famous first for okonomiyaki, but the city has a ramen identity of its own: a light postwar chuka soba, a soupless tantanmen sold at the station, and a dense cluster of shops around Nagarekawa and Hondori.

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What Visitors Say

“Tomo was fantastic and the tour was exactly what I was looking for. Tomo made the entire experience fun and she was such a delight to chat with! The tour look us to amazing locations and I would highly recommend.”

Bethany, Verified traveller review of UNESCO Full Day, 8 Hours

“Chisa was an amazing historian with family affected by the A-Bomb. She was a fantastic guide, highly recommend.”

Paula, Verified traveller review of 2.5-Hour Peace Memorial History Walk

“Our guide Joe was the best of the best! So friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. Our driver always had the biggest smile when welcoming us to and from the bus, which made our hearts so happy. Thank you!”

Jodie, Verified traveller review of From Osaka or Kyoto, Shinkansen

“Shiraz was a knowledgeable and kind guide. We learned so much about the events of the bombing of Hiroshima and the effects and consequences . Highly recommend !”

Noa, Verified traveller review of Flexible Walk, 2 to 4 Hours

“Very kind ladies who helped with every technical detail. The experience was really fun and relaxing. The ladies offered to take pictures as well as provide explanations about the sport and history! Great activity!”

Guido, Verified traveller review of Traditional Japanese Archery, 1 Hour

“This is a fun, active experience that exposed us to a sport that we knew very little about. It was fun to get dressed up in the traditional outfits and tryout archery.”

Maria_S, Verified traveller review of Archery at the Castle

“Wonderful afternoon. Our guide was so engaging and knowledgeable. We all loved our experience. Thank You”

Daniel_O, Verified traveller review of Why the Bomb Was Dropped Walk

“Awesome experience, extremely important, very educational, guides were wonderful, extremely knowledgable”

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