Hiroshima is a great place to stay for a few days. Doing so allows you to make the most of the city’s history, enjoy beautiful Miyajima, and maybe even take some day trips. So, where should you base yourself if you do decide to stay a few nights?
Hiroshima
Everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Hiroshima – the best things to do in the city, where to eat, where to stay, getting around and more
How to Use the Trams in Hiroshima
Whether you’re visiting Hiroshima for a day or using it as a base to explore more of Hiroshima Prefecture, at some point during your trip, you’ll likely want to use one of the trams that criss-cross the city – and here’s what you need to know when you do.
Saijo Sake Tour: Taste Sake Fit for the Japanese Prime Minister
Saijo is a small town just a 36-minute easy train ride from Hiroshima, but despite its size, Saijo punches above its weight when it comes to making sake. Seven sake breweries can be found in the town – and on this fantastic half-day tour, you’ll visit at least three of them. Here’s what to expect.
Where to Eat in Hiroshima
Looking for recommendations for restaurants in Hiroshima? Here are all the places I ate on my recent trip, plus a couple of other highly recommended suggestions.
Top 10 Things to do in Hiroshima
If you’re visiting Hiroshima on your Japan trip, what are the city’s must-see sights? Here are our top 10 must-dos…
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.