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Hiroshima

Chugoku (中国)
JR Accessible

A city of resilience and peace, home to the atomic bomb memorial, incredible okonomiyaki, and gateway to Miyajima Island.

🏯 Culture & History🍜 Food & Dining⛩️ Temples & Shrines🌿 Nature
Best seasons:SpringAutumn

Highlights

Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki

Crowd Levels by Month

Plan your visit around crowd levels

JanLow
FebLow
MarModerate
AprHigh
MayModerate
JunLow
JulModerate
AugModerate
SepLow
OctModerate
NovHigh
DecLow
Quiet
Moderate
Busy

Where to Stay

Recommended areas based on your travel style

Peace Park area

Central, walkable to main sights and okonomiyaki street

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Miyajima Island

Stay overnight to see the shrine without day-trip crowds

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Reservation Tips

Miyajima has limited accommodation — book ryokans well ahead if staying overnight. The floating torii gate is best at high tide.