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Hiroshima Travel Guide
Things To See
Top Attractions
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Hiroshima Castle – Also known as the Carp Castle, the Hiroshima Castle is a fivestorey
fixture located in the city centre. It was constructed in 1589 and has a vast
garden and moat.
Mazda Museum – Hiroshima is where the headquarters of the Mazda Motor
Corporation is located. The city’s economy is largely reliant on the company.
Visitors who want to learn how Mazda produces its cars should book a guided
tour at the museum via email or phone (check the Mazda website for more details
on how to make a reservation). The tour also explains the history of Mazda, as
well as the different technologies and car models it’s developed over the years
since it was founded in 1920.
Miyajima – ©JNTO
Parks
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Peace Memorial Park – A prominent landmark of Hiroshima, the Peace Memorial
Park covers a vast area and includes the Peace Memorial Museum, the A-Bomb
Dome, and the Children’s Peace Monument, featuring thousands of handmade
paper cranes, landscaped gardens, and several other statues and monuments.
Shukkein Garden – The Shukkein Garden consists of numerous mini-gardens
that depict mountains, valleys, rainforests and other landscapes. It’s about four
hundred years old, and also includes a pond and some tea houses with fantastic
views of the beautiful gardens.
Atomic Bomb Dome
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Hijiyama-Koen – Just outside the city centre you’ll find the Hijiyama-Koen Park. Its picturesque ponds and paths are usually full
of runners, walkers, families and visitors. It’s well worth taking a stroll through this park to reach the Hiroshima City Museum of
Contemporary Art to visit there as well.
Where To Explore
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Hondori Street – Located downtown, Hondori Street is a covered pedestrian path that is lined with many restaurants and stores on
both sides. It stretches about 500 metres to the east, beginning around the Peace Memorial Park area.
Okonomi-mura – Towards the end of Hondori Street you’ll find the Okonomi-mura, or the Okonomiyaki Village. It’s an area where you
can find many restaurants and diners that prepare all sorts of okonomiyaki, a type of Japanese food made by pan frying batter and
cabbage, topped with vegetables and other ingredients.
Miyajima – While not in Hiroshima city itself, a side trip to Miyajima is a must for everyone already in the area. It’s an island that can be
reached by train, boat and ferry from downtown Hiroshima in less than an hour. Among its top attractions are the Itsukushima Shrine,
Senjokaku and Mount Misen (a World Heritage site that’s believed to be the island where the gods dwell).
Getting Around
Hiroshima is served by eight tram lines (the largest tram network in Japan), a JR tourist loop bus and several local buses. Walking is also an
option to see more of the city up close.
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