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Hiroshima is the city of peace in Japan, with the World Heritage Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome that recall its history, alongside Miyajima Island with its famous floating red torii gate, and a distinctive Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. It's easy to reach by shinkansen and streetcar.
Why stay in Hiroshima
Peace history
The Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome and the powerful museum, a moving experience.
Miyajima Island
The red torii floating in front of Itsukushima Shrine, one of the most beautiful views in Japan.
Hiroshima okonomiyaki
Layered style with yakisoba noodles inside, different from Osaka's and just as delicious.
Easy to get around
The historic streetcar runs across the city, plus the shinkansen connects quickly to Osaka and Kyoto.
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Local dishes to try in Hiroshima
- 1🥞
Hiroshima okonomiyaki
Layered batter, cabbage, yakisoba noodles and egg topped with sauce, delicious hot off the iron griddle.
📍 Citywide - 2🦪
Oyster
Large oysters from the Inland Sea, grilled or fried, sweet and plump, especially in winter.
📍 Miyajima - 3🍜
Hiroshima tsukemen
Cold dipping noodles with spicy broth and crisp vegetables, the city's signature dish.
📍 Citywide - 4🍡
Momiji Manju
Maple-leaf-shaped cakes filled with red bean, custard or chocolate, a famous souvenir from the island.
📍 Miyajima - 5🍋
Setoda lemon
Lemons from the Seto islands, turned into refreshing juices, sweets and desserts.
📍 Souvenir
- 1🕊️
Peace Memorial Park
A memorial park with a museum and peace bell, in the heart of the city, somewhere everyone should visit at least once.
📍 Naka Ward - 2🏛️
Atomic Bomb Dome
The surviving shell of a building from the bombing, listed as World Heritage as a symbol of peace.
📍 Naka Ward - 3⛩️
Itsukushima Shrine
The red torii floating at high tide, a wooden shrine over the sea, a must-see World Heritage Site.
📍 Miyajima Island - 4🦌
Miyajima
An island of tame deer, with a ropeway up Mount Misen and a seaside food street, a short ferry ride away.
📍 Hatsukaichi - 5🏯
Hiroshima Castle
A reconstructed castle in the middle of the moat, surrounded by gardens and a shrine.
📍 Naka Ward - 6🍁
Shukkeien Garden
A miniaturised Japanese landscape garden with a pond and arched bridge, beautiful in every season, especially the autumn leaves.
📍 Naka Ward
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3 Hiroshima hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.3Upper-midHotel Granvia Hiroshima
#3 station hotel · JR West Hotels · Shinkansen-view rooms
★ 9.2ValueMitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
#6 3-star · free floor-25 Sky Lounge & in-city onsen
★ 9.0LuxurySheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
#1 next to the Shinkansen · only 5-star beside the station · indoor pool
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Hilton Hiroshima
#2 Newly opened 2023 hotel, Hilton Honors, Executive Lounge
ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima by IHG
#5 5-star hotel · IHG + ANA, 5-min walk to Peace Park · Bar on floor 22
Hotel Active! Hiroshima
#10 design business hotel · free wine & cocktails every evening, Ginzan-cho
Comfort Hotel Hiroshima Otemachi
#9 budget chain hotel · free breakfast and free loaner bikes
Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima
#4 high-rise hotel · 33-story tower, tallest in the city · steps from Hondori
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima
#7 Business hotel · 23 sqm rooms · great value
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🚆 Getting around Hiroshima
Streetcar (Hiroden)
The historic streetcar runs across the city. Line 2 reaches the Peace Park and the Miyajima ferry pier.
Ferry to Miyajima
Take the JR train to Miyajimaguchi, then the ferry, about 10 minutes (the JR Pass covers the JR ferry).
Shinkansen
About 1.5 hours from Osaka, about 1 hour from Hakata (Fukuoka). Hiroshima station is central.
Meipuru-pu Bus
A tourist loop bus linking the station, castle and Peace Park, free with a JR Pass.
Where to go next near Hiroshima
TokyoThe capital that never sleeps — shopping, food, pop culture, and endlessly varied districts to explore.
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OsakaJapan's street-food paradise, with a lively Dotonbori and easy access to Kyoto and Nara.
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KyotoThe former capital with its golden temple, vermilion shrine gates, and geisha districts — the cultural heart of Japan.
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NagoyaA big city in central Japan with a standout castle, good-value lodging, and easy train connections everywhere.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Hiroshima
How many days is good for Hiroshima?+
Two days is about right: the Peace Park and city on the first day, and a full day on Miyajima Island on the second.
How do you get to Miyajima?+
Take the JR Sanyo line to Miyajimaguchi station, then the ferry, about 10 minutes, roughly an hour in total from the city.
Should you stay in the city or on the island?+
Most people stay in the city, since there are more places to stay and getting around is easy. If you want to see the torii at night or dawn, stay on the island for one night.
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