Hiroshima and Western Japan

Hiroshima is a common day trip for many first-time Japan travellers, with the Peace Museum. Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome essential stops, but the city also offers beautiful gardens, delicious local food such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and easy access to Miyajima Island, one of Japan’s most beautiful views.

But don’t just pigeonhole Hiroshima as a one-day stop; the surrounding area is home to a diverse collection of destinations that can easily fill a week-long itinerary, from the unusual rabbit-filled island of Okunoshima to the quaint sake-brewing town of Saijo.