Hiroshima Things to Do

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Most Viewed Things to Do in Hiroshima

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Peace Park and Memorial Museum

Peace Park and Memorial Museum, Hiroshima

 128 Reviews  I once stayed with a friend who lived a stone's throw away from the Peace Museum in Nagasaki and since then, I have always wondered what it was like to live near a building charged with so much... 

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Miyajima

Miyajima, Hiroshima

 33 Reviews  I was skeptical about the appeal of Mt. Misen since one round trip ticket costed me 1800 yen, which was by far the most expensive ropeway I had ever used. "No view is worth this much, " I remember... 

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Hiroshima Castle

Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima

 20 Reviews  Hiroshima-jo (Hiroshima castle) was rebuilt after WWII following the Japanese surrender. Like the city, it too was absolutely destroyed during the atomic bombing. A few trees at Hiroshima castle and... 

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Shukkeien Garden

Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima

 10 Reviews  The garden was begin c.1620, following Asano Nagaakira’s installation as Daimyo (feudal lord) of Hiroshima. It was built by his principal retainer, Ueda Soko, as the garden of Nagaakira’s villa. Its... 

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Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, Hiroshima

 3 Reviews  HIROSHIMA PREFECTUAL ART MUSEUM. Great collection (3400 artistic pieces) with some of Picasso's drawings & Dali's art. Exhibitions of the Collection is charged at 500 yen (discount with Hiroshima... 

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Shopping

Shopping, Hiroshima

 Toshioohsako Says:  Its a good idea to come to this lively shopping street "Hondori Douri" (Hondori Street) especially after visiting the atomic bomb site as normal persons become... 

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Hondori Street

Hondori Street, Hiroshima

 muratkorman Says:  For shopping and food options, Hondori Street is a lively spot. It is a pedestrian arcade closed to traffic. It is fun to watch people going in and out of the... 

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Nobori-Cho Elementary School

Nobori-Cho Elementary School, Hiroshima

 Rabbityama Says:  Everyone who travels to Hiroshima goes to Peace Park, and one of the most inspiring monuments is that of Sadako Sasaki, the little girl who folded the paper... 

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Memorial Cathedral for World Peace

Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, Hiroshima

 Rabbityama Says:  The Memorial Cathedral for World Peace was built in 1954 by Reverend Hugo Lassalle, who's church was destroyed by the atomic bomb. He himself nearly died. He... 

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Other things exist than Ground Zero and museums

Other things exist than Ground Zero and museums, Hiroshima

 DSwede Says:  99% of tourists come to Hiroshima to see the WW2 museums of ground zero and the atomic bomb. While those are inspiring and worth the visit, few people take in... 

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Enjoy a day listening to the young artists.

Enjoy a day listening to the young artists., Hiroshima

 Travel2write Says:  It was a sunny day and it was nice to see several musicians around the city singing some nice tunes. Often they would sing in Japanese, however you can still... 

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Anyone for oysters?

Anyone for oysters?, Hiroshima

 Zirpsis Says:  Hiroshima is where some of the world's finest edible oysters are cultivated. Their texture and flavour is said to be unrivalled. You should see the plantations... 

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Beautiful Japanese postcards and stamps

Beautiful Japanese postcards and stamps, Hiroshima

 SLLiew Says:  Found that Japan has some of the most beautiful postcards and stamps.So why not take some time and write a few postcards from Japan while you are there.Your... 

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Setoda town a small island in...

Setoda town a small island in..., Hiroshima

 GenkiMac Says:  Setoda town a small island in the Seto Inland Sea.Among others it has an original temple which is brightly coloured and has a 'tunnel of hell!', an art museum... 

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Getting back to Nature!

Getting back to Nature!, Hiroshima

 GenkiMac Says:  You wouldn't expect Hiroshima, Japan to be the place to go for a bush walk but it really really is!!! If you haven't seen Japan's bush in the Autumn...you are... 

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Check out the view from the...

Check out the view from the..., Hiroshima

 GenkiMac Says:  Check out the view from the Price Hotel in Ujina Port.It's one of the few tall buildings in this area so it's the best place to be as the sun is setting and the... 

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Take a bike ride over the...

Take a bike ride over the..., Hiroshima

 GenkiMac Says:  Take a bike ride over the cluster of inland sea islands in the south of Hiroshima Prefecture. The bridges which link the islands are lovely and the views on a... 

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Shopping

Shopping, Hiroshima

 GenkiMac Says:  Most plazas, shops, department stores are easily found from the HONDORI. It's covered over which is handy in summer and winter in Japan and it is busy which... 

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Taishakyo Gorge

Taishakyo Gorge, Hiroshima

 GenkiMac Says:  Gorgeous scenery is the only reason for coming here unless you are into monkeys which I haven't seen but supposedly there are many. This is fairly touristy at... 

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Tile Path

Tile Path, Hiroshima

 Shizuka Says:  There is the 'Tile Path' in the old town street, Onomichi city. It's inside the personal house! But it's setting free to enter, you can leave your message if... 

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New-Mazda3 in Hiroshima Station

New-Mazda3 in Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima

 Taku1226 Says:  Hiroshima is a company town. New-Mazda3 is waiting your arrival inside of Hiroshima Station. You can also see the assembly line by visiting Mazda museum. 

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Visit various temples around Hiroshima!

Visit various temples around Hiroshima!, Hiroshima

 Travel2write Says:  If you have not visited a temple in Japan, you still have not visited Japan! 

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luciano's Things to Do Tip

luciano's Things to Do Tip, Hiroshima

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Shizuka's Things to Do Tip

Shizuka's Things to Do Tip, Hiroshima

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Lots of nice shops minus the...

Lots of nice shops minus the..., Hiroshima

 j-san Says:  Lots of nice shops minus the crowds of Kobe or Osaka! 

Top 3 Hotels in Hiroshima

Aster Plaza International

 1 Review and 20 Opinions  Excellent location close to the Peace Memorial Museum & Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Fees for... 

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

 2 Reviews and 14 Opinions  The location was excellent. However, for foreigners it'll be a little harder to find as we took a... 

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Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima

 1 Review and 54 Opinions  (last date stayed - Aug. 24, 2007) Rihga Royal Hotel single room - JPY 13,000 5% consumption tax... 

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Q:  Hello, I will be in Hiroshima coming January and staying 2 nights. I dont have a clue what to do there. Of course, first... 

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A: The Hiroshima museum is very worthy to see. It was very touching, I think it is the only museum where I have read everything, and so did everyone while I was there. The... 

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There's more to Hiroshima than radiation!

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 In the 21st century, Hiroshima intends to sour to new heights as a city of humanity. We intend to create a spiritual home for all people, a home with compasssion, a source of creativity and energy for... 

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Hiroshima

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 The first thing that comes in mind when hearing the name "Hiroshima" is of course the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city on 6 August 1945. But although the Peace Memorial Park is the place every... 

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Hiroshima - City of Peace

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 Everyone has heard of Hiroshima but the city’s fame has less to do with ancient temples, historic sites and beautiful landscapes than the horrific incident which shocked the world and devastated... 

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The city of Peace and Culture!

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 Make sure you bring a good set of walking shoes. There are many little nooks and small shops to explore in the city of Hiroshima. 

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City of Peace

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 While on my exchange to Japan, I was fortunate that my host family was able to take me to Hiroshima to see the Peace Park and Memorial Museum. I learned a lot from the museum, and a lot more from my... 

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