Hiroshima Weekend

Experience an intense weekend in Hiroshima with this guide that combines history, culture, and nature. On the first day, you'll immerse yourself in the heart of the city, strolling through the lively Hondori shopping street before enjoying local cuisine, especially Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, prepared in layers and cooked in front of you. The second day will be moving and reflective with a visit to the Peace Memorial Park, where you'll see the Atomic Bomb Dome, the only building left standing near the hypocenter of the 1945 explosion, and the impactful Memorial Museum documenting the effects of the bomb. In the afternoon, you'll explore the reconstructed Hiroshima Castle and the serene Shukkei-en Gardens. Sunday will be dedicated to the magical island of Miyajima, just a 10-minute ferry ride away, where you'll marvel at the "floating torii" of Itsukushima Shrine and can ascend by ropeway to Mount Misen to enjoy panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea. The guide provides valuable information on public transportation, tide tables to optimize your visit to Miyajima, and culinary recommendations such as oysters, okonomiyaki, and momiji manju cakes.