Things to do in Hiroshima

Hiroshima is the largest city in South-west Honshu, known for its Okonomiyaki pancake, its stunning castle, and sadly for its monuments to the nuclear bombing and peace memorials


Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial or Atomic Bomb Dome

Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial or Atomic Bomb Dome

Visit this important historical site in the centre of Hiroshima, a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945

Hiroshima, History, WW2


Where's the best place in Japan to see cherry blossom?

Where's the best place in Japan to see cherry blossom?

Sakura, or cherry blossom, is one of Japan's natural wonders. If you're visiting Japan in spring, you must find time to see these indulgent bright pink flowers which illuminate the parks and gardens of Japan

Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nature, Cherry Blossom


Onegiya Fukuromachi izakaya, Hiroshima

Onegiya Fukuromachi izakaya, Hiroshima

An excellent izakaya located in central Hiroshima, with great food and atmosphere

Hiroshima, Restaurants, food, beer, Isakaya


Visit Miyajima and experience a stunning Shinto shrine set on a beautiful island

Visit Miyajima and experience a stunning Shinto shrine set on a beautiful island

The island of Itsukushima is better known as Miyajima, or Shrine Island and is a beautiful day trip from Hiroshima.

Hiroshima, Culture, Shinto Shrines, Hiking


Try Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki at Okonomi-mura

Try Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki at Okonomi-mura

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake, stacked full of ingredients such as meat, fish and vegetables. At Okonomi-mura in Hiroshima you can try Okonomiyaki from dozens of small restaurants.

Hiroshima, Food, Restaurants