Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
In the heart of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a short distance from the iconic A-Bomb Dome, which stands across the
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Museums & Attractions
Hiroshima Ground Zero: Memory, Loss, and Legacy
Considering the historical significance of what it marks, the location of the Hiroshima Ground Zero Memorial isn’t at all obvious.
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Hanamomo Peach Blossoms in the Closest Village to Heaven
A gorgeous natural tapestry of peach blossoms painted on the rice terraces of the “Closest Village to Heaven,” high in the hills of Ohnan.
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Kintaikyo Bridge Illuminated during spring
Iwakuni’s iconic Kintai-kyo Bridge will be illuminated nightly from sunset to 10 pm between March 14 and June 1.
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Miyajima Tide Times 2025
Time your visit to Miyajima to maximum effect by checking our Miyajima tide timetables for when you can see the
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Miyajima Salt – Sacred Island Craft Seasoning
I’m always on the look out for new ventures and high-quality made-in-Hiroshima products to introduce, so it is exciting to
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Hiroshima Museum of Art
Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and more works by great modern European artists are on display at this pleasant city center museum. And there is a good chance you will have them almost to yourself!
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Onomichi Donkey Paradise
Hiroshima is a great destination for animal lovers! Okunoshima island has rabbits, Miyajima has its deer, and now, in addition
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No Ordinary Walk in the Forest: A Visit to Iinan-cho, Shimane Prefecture
Looking for relaxation? Jenny Yamamoto shares a forest bathing location near Hiroshima where you can soak up negative ions to your heart and soul’s content.
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Momiji-gari – the Demon’s Momiji Viewing Drinking Party Trap – Kagura Performance
After the Tokasan Yukata festival, I enjoyed Kagura storytelling at its best performed by the Uegouchi Kagura Troupe on June
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