If you’re visiting Hiroshima on your Japan trip, what are the city’s must-see sights? Here are our top 10 must-dos…
Hiroshima & Western Japan
Your guide to the best things to do, the best places to stay and how to get around in Hiroshima and other popular areas in Western Japan – like Miyajima, Okayama, Kurashiki, Okunoshima (Bunny Island) and Naoshima.
Is Visiting Hiroshima’s Orizuru Tower Worth It?
The Orizuru Tower overlooks the city of Hiroshima – but is it worth visiting? Check out our review and find out.
Walking Guide to the Atomic Bomb Sights in Hiroshima
If you’re interested in the history of the atomic bomb that hit Hiroshima in August 1945, you probably have the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Museum on your list of Must-See Sights. But the bomb’s effects stretched much further across the city, and there is more to see than just those two headliners. This self-guided walking tour will take you through them.
How to Spend One Day in Hiroshima and Miyajima
Visiting the city of Hiroshima and the island of Miyajima is a really popular day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, but what should you do during your visit? Our guide to spending one day in Hiroshima and Miyajima can help you decide.
How Long Should You Spend in Hiroshima?
Many people visiting the city of Hiroshima do so just for one day, but is that really enough, or should you stay longer? Our guide can help you decide…
Which Ferry Should You Use to Get to Miyajima?
There are now three main ferries that will take you to the pretty island of Miyajima, but which one is right for you? Check out our guide to the Miyajima ferries to find out.
Should You Visit Miyajima at Low Tide?
The floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima, near Hiroshima is one of Japan’s most beautiful sights – but, if you time your visit wrong, it might not look like you’re expecting. So, how do you find out when to visit – and is it still worth going to Miyajima at low-tide?
10 Fantastic Day Trips from Hiroshima
Most people visit Hiroshima to see the Peace Museum and the Atomic Dome, but if you have more time, Hiroshima can also make a great base to stay for a few days with lots of interesting day trips available from the city. Here are ten you might want to try if you do make this historic city your base for a few days.