Hiroshima
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Prefecture: Hiroshima
Address: Hiroshima, Japan
Nearest Station: Hiroshima Station
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Hiroshima, Hiroshima
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How do I get to Hiroshima?
By Shinkansen: Hiroshima Station is about 1 hour 40 minutes from Shin-Osaka and 4 hours from Tokyo on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen (Nozomi). Hiroshima Airport is roughly 50 minutes by limousine bus from the city. Local sightseeing is easiest by tram (streetcar) or by the Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus, both of which start at Hiroshima Station.
What are the must-see attractions in Hiroshima?
The Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the A-Bomb Dome are essential. A short ferry ride takes you to Miyajima Island for the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Within the city, Hiroshima Castle (rebuilt) and Shukkeien Garden make a calming half-day combination. For something different, head to Saijo (about 40 minutes by train) for sake brewery tours.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
Spring (cherry blossoms along the Motoyasu and Kyobashi rivers in late March–early April) and autumn (foliage at Shukkeien Garden in mid-November) are the most scenic. Summer is hot and humid but ideal for oyster-cruise season swaps to grilled-oyster huts in winter. The August 6th Peace Memorial Ceremony draws huge crowds — visit on adjacent days for a quieter experience.
What food should I try in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — layered with cabbage, yakisoba noodles, pork and an egg — is the must-try. Okonomimura, a four-floor building of okonomiyaki stalls near the Peace Park, is a fun introduction. Other local specialties: oysters from the Seto Inland Sea (grilled, fried, or raw), tsukemen dipping ramen with spicy broth, anago-meshi (saltwater eel rice), and momiji manju maple-leaf cakes from Miyajima.
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