Fun things to do in Hiroshima-ken

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Genbaku Dome called Japanese, Atomic Bomb Dome at the at Hiroshima Memorial Park in Hiroshima-ken, a remnant of the city at ground zero of its nuclear bombardment
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 1996.

The building was originally designed by Czech architect Jan Letzet.
It was completed in April 1915, and the new building was named the Hiroshima Prefectural Commercial Exhibition (HMI). It was formally opened to the public in August that year. In 1921 the name was changed to the Hiroshima Prefectural Products Exhibition Hall, and again in 1933 to the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall.

The 6 August 1945 nuclear expansion was almost directly above the building (the hypocenter was 150 meters ), and it was the closest structure to withstand the explosion. The building has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing, and now serves as the reminder of nuclear devastation and as a symbol of hope for world peace and elimination of all nuclear weapons.

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Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shirine on Itsukushima Island in the town of Miyajima.

The sites registered on the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1996 as a cultural heritage

The dramatic gate ("Torii" in Japanese) of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of the Tree Veiews of Japan (along with the sand bar Amanohashidate, and Matsushima Bay). The gate has existed since 1168, though the current gate dates back to 1875. The gate, built of camphor wood, is about 16 metres high, and has a four-legged (yotsu-ashi) style to provide additional stability.
The gate only appears to be floating at high tide - when the tide is low, the gate is surrounded by mud and can be accessed on foot from the island. It is common practice for visitors to place coins in the cracks of the legs of the gate and make a wish. Gathering shellfish is popular near the gate at low tide.
The retention of the purity of the shrine is so criticially important that until 1878, no deaths or births are permitted at the shrine. To this day, burials on the island are still forbidden.

Senkoji, is a temple located in Onomichi-city, which was built by a priest, Gyoki.
Go through a Deva gate hung (with) giant straw sandals which are over two meters long, and up the long flight of stone steps, then you will reach the main hall.

Another flight of stone steps leads you to a three-storied red pagoda standing in green leaves of pine trees.

Miyajima is an island shrine near Hiroshima. When the tide is in, the shrine's gate is out in the water. When the tide is low, the gate is in the sand and you can walk around it, touch it, or just walk on the sand. The shrine itself is very beautiful up close and from afar. Miyajima also has a pagoda, many shops, and a large rice scooper.

Anyone who goes to Hiroshima-ken absolutely must visit the Hiroshima Peace Museum and Peace Park! It shows the Japanese side to WWII, but it also gives human faces and real accounts of the horrific atomic bomb dropping and shows the affects it had on those who were there. As an American, I was definitely moved by it, but I believe these feelings really have no national boundaries. Everyone who visits should be able to see and feel that what happened in Hiroshima should never happen again. If Hiroshima does not make you feel the need for peace in the world, I don't know what will!

Miyajima Island is very close to Hiroshima. It is home to one of the World Heritage sites and houses many shrines and temples. Also, deer make this island a home and you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of friendly deer. Be sure to climb to the top of the mountain for a chance to see monkeys and to see the view of the surrounding islands, mainland and oyster fisheries.