Anraku-ji Temple A-bombed Gingko
The ginkgo tree that grows through the roof of the temple gate of at Anraku-ji in Ushita is around 300
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Museums & Attractions
Hiroshima Airport Peace Mural: Hiroshima and Mexico Call for a Nuclear-Free World
On October 15, 2025, Hiroshima Airport became home to an eye-catching new symbol of international friendship — the Hiroshima–Mexico Friendship
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Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima — Japan’s “floating” Shinto shrine where architecture meets the sea. Learn its myths, history, festivals, and travel tips in this in-depth guide.
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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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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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Asa Zoo: Creatures great and small in the hills of Hiroshima
GetHiroshima was recently invited to take a tour behind the scenes, with the hope that we would share its activities
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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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