Hiroshima Essentials

Hiroshima balances the spiritual heritage of Itsukushima Shrine with the sobering history of the Peace Memorial City. This selection spans the scenic Miyajima island, featuring the 535-meter Mt. Misen and the 13th-century Daiganji Temple, to the modern Mazda Stadium. Cultural landmarks include the traditional landscape of Sankei-en Garden near the airport, the 16-kilometer Sandan-kyō ravine, and the Ikuo Hirayama Museum of Art, which honors the renowned Nihonga painter in his birthplace of Setoda.

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大鳥居

Part of the Itsukushima Shrine complex, the gate attracts plenty of tourists every year.

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Mt. Misen

Rising 535 meters above sea level, this sacred mountain is surrounded by magnificent forest and offers gorgeous views from the observation…

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Daishoin Temple

Located at the foot of Mount Misen, Daisho-in temple is worth the stop on your way up.

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Momijidani Park

The most popular maple trees park in Japan is set at the foot of Mt. Misen and stretches along the river.

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Daiganji Temple

Visit this small temple which dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. Marvel at the splendid Buddha statues.

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Miyajima Public Aquarium

Explore local sea life in more detail. The main attraction is definitely a unique oyster farm exhibition.

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MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima

Mazda Stadium Hiroshima, also called New Hiroshima Municipal Stadium, is a baseball stadium in Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan.

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Sankei-en

Vast traditional Japanese style garden with spectacular views. If you've got some spare time at the airport or the airport hotel, come here…

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Sandan-kyō Valley

Sandan-kyō is a 16-kilometer long ravine in the Nishi-Chugoku Sanchi Quasi-National Park in Akiōta, Hiroshima, in southwestern Japan.

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Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium

The Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum is a museum of the Peace in Honkawacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Japan.

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平山郁夫美術館

Located in the artist's birthplace of Setoda, this museum showcases the works of Nihonga painter and Hiroshima survivor Ikuo Hirayama. The collection features his early sketches and large-scale paintings, including pieces inspired by his travels along the Silk Road.