Hiroshima, Japan - Travel Guide
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Updated: 2026-08-10
Hiroshima is a city with a powerful past and a bright future, offering visitors a moving experience of remembrance, peace, and hope. Explore its poignant historical sites and discover its spirit of renewal and natural beauty.
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Top things to do in Hiroshima
The must-see places in Hiroshima include Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), Peace Memorial Museum, Children's Peace Monument, Okonomimura and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park · Naka Ward
A poignant park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing and a plea for world peace.
- Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) · Naka Ward
A powerful remnant of a building that withstood the atomic bomb, a symbol for world peace.
- Peace Memorial Museum · Naka Ward
A must-visit museum recounting the story and aftermath of the atomic bombing with powerful and moving exhibits.
- Children's Peace Monument · Naka Ward
A touching monument dedicated to children who died from the atomic bombing, adorned with thousands of paper cranes.
- Okonomimura · Naka Ward
A popular food complex with many restaurants serving Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a culinary must-try.
- Hiroshima Orizuru Tower · Naka Ward
An observation tower with panoramic city views and paper crane-making activities.
- Hiroshima Castle · Naka Ward
A reconstructed castle with a museum showcasing Hiroshima's history prior to the bombing.
- Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims · Naka Ward
A quiet and contemplative place to commemorate the names of the atomic bomb victims.
- Hiroshima Mitsukoshi
- Shukkei-en Garden · Naka Ward
A beautiful traditional Japanese garden with miniature landscapes, ponds, and a tea house.
- Live & Evevt Space HIROSHIMA BACK BEAT
- Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
- Fukuya
- Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum
- Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-see places in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), Peace Memorial Museum, Children's Peace Monument, Okonomimura, Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
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