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HIROSHIMA
Photo by Jade Miles
Hiroshima
Welcome to Hiroshima, a vibrant city that belies its recent and infamous past. It was historically counted among the great castle towns of the Edo period, but outside of the reconstructed Hiroshima Castle, little of that traditional architecture exists today. However, the city is home to one of the last remaining tram systems in Japan––the Hiroden.
Naturally, your first stop should be the Peace Memorial Park. Within its grounds you will see the Atomic Bomb Dome, its twisted metal frame and crumbling walls vividly recalling the blast of this deadly weapon. The park is home to several monuments and the informative and excellent Peace Memorial Museum. Head downtown afterwards for some excellent local food, such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki pancakes.
Peace Memorial Park
Pay your respects at the serene Peace Memorial Park, home to the iconic A-Bomb Dome and a few other memorials.
Hiroshima Castle
Check out the reconstructed Hiroshima Castle, charmingly nicknamed ‘Carp Castle’ by the locals. Enjoy the gorgeous views from the top!
Hiroshima Flower Festival
Enjoy yourself at the Hiroshima Flower Festival––there are parades, concerts, dance shows, and flea markets!
Peace Memorial Museum
Learn about the events of 6 August 1945 at the excellent and informative Peace Memorial Museum.
Okonomimura
Feast on Hiroshima-style pancakes at Okonomimura, with 3 floors of restaurants specialising in this dish!
Hiroshima Oysters
Slurp up the local speciality–– fat, creamy oysters. They’re delicious raw, grilled, fried, or mixed in with okonomiyaki.
Shukkeien Garden
Escape the concrete jungle at Shukkeien Garden, with its teahouses and cultivated landscapes in miniature.
Hiroden
Ride the Hiroden, the city’s adorable, iconic streetcars–– they’re one of the last tram systems remaining in Japan.
Hiroshima Art Museum
Immerse yourself in modern artworks by Japanese and international visual artists at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.
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