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.

大鳥居

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

Mt. Misen

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

Daishoin Temple

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

Momijidani Park

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

Daiganji Temple

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

Miyajima Public Aquarium

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

MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima

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

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…

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.

Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium

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

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.