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Hiroshima Travel Highlights

Hiroshima is the principal city of the Chugoku Region in Japan. It became known worldwide for being the first city attacked with an atomic bomb during World War 2. The bomb destroyed nearly everything within 2 kilometers of where it was dropped. After the war, great efforts were made to rebuild the city. Top attractions now include the Peace Memorial Park, which commemorates those lost to the bombing, and Hiroshima Castle. Nearby side trips include the island of Miyajima known for its iconic torii gate and shrines.

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Hiroshima Travel Highlights

Hiroshima is the principal city of the Chugoku Region in Japan. It became known worldwide for being the first city attacked with an atomic bomb during World War 2. The bomb destroyed nearly everything within 2 kilometers of where it was dropped. After the war, great efforts were made to rebuild the city. Top attractions now include the Peace Memorial Park, which commemorates those lost to the bombing, and Hiroshima Castle. Nearby side trips include the island of Miyajima known for its iconic torii gate and shrines.

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18/07/2017 Hiroshima Travel Guide

Chugoku / Hiroshima /

Hiroshima •• EXPLORE

of . ★★★★ ★
most visited in Japan 2,235 votes

Hiroshima (広島) is the principal city of the Chugoku Region and home to over a million inhabitants.

When the first atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, the city became known worldwide for this
unenviable distinction. The destructive power of the bomb was tremendous and obliterated nearly everything within a two
kilometer radius.

After the war, great efforts were taken to rebuild the city. Predictions that the city would be uninhabitable proved false.
Destroyed monuments of Hiroshima's historical heritage, like Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden, were
reconstructed. In the center of the city a large park was built and given a name that would reflect the aspirations of the re-
born city: Peace Memorial Park.

Top attractions in Hiroshima

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Peace Park ••• Mazda Museum •


Remembering the drop of the atomic bomb. Museum and factory tours of the car maker.

4.4 / 5 3,342 4.0 / 5 288

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Shukkeien Garden Hiroshima Downtown


Japanese landscape garden. About Hiroshima's downtown area.

3.9 / 5 688 3.5 / 5 1,954

INTRO ATTRACTIONS ACCESS HOTELS TOURS

Hiroshima Castle
Reconstruction of the former castle.

3.4 / 5 1,560

Side Trips from Hiroshima

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Miyajima ••• Onomichi •
Island known for its shrine and large torii gate. Port town with many slopes and temples.

4.7 / 5 2,741 3.7 / 5 410

Iwakuni •
Site of the picturesque Kintai-kyo Bridge.

3.6 / 5 512

Access and Orientation

Getting to and around


Hiroshima

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Hiroshima

Links and Resources

ENGLISH

• Hiroshima City Official website.

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• Hiroshima Navigator • Nagomi Visit


Useful website by the Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau Meet locals all over Japan in their own home to eat and cook.
(English).

JAPANESE

• Hiroshima City
Official website.

Hotels around Hiroshima

Recommended Hotels

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima Kurayado Iroha Hotel


Its location adjacent to JR Hiroshima Station makes it a very Modern ryokan along the waterfront of Miyajima, just a short
convenient base. walk from Itsukushima Shrine.

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Agoda Booking Agoda Booking

Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel


Spacious four star hotel conveniently located next to JR
Hiroshima Station

Book:
Agoda Booking

Tours and Experiences

Hiroshima and Miyajima Tours


Various tours and travel packages for Hiroshima and surroundings.

Japan Travel News

2017/04/12 - Hiroshima Report 2017/04/03 - Hiroshima Report Off-limit Island becomes World Heritage
CHERRY BLOSSOMS CHERRY BLOSSOMS Site
TRAVEL NEWS

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