📌 1-Day Hiroshima Itinerary
1️⃣ Morning – Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome.
Start your day in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a powerful site dedicated to peace and remembrance.
📍 What to See:
Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) – One of the few structures left standing after the 1945 bombing.
Peace Memorial Museum – An emotional yet essential visit to understand Hiroshima’s history.
Children’s Peace Monument – Dedicated to the memory of young victims.
Cenotaph for A-bomb Victims – Inscribed with a message for peace.
🕘 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Visit the Peace Memorial Park & Museum
💰 Entrance Fee (Museum): 200 JPY
2️⃣ Late Morning – Hiroshima Castle 🏯
Next, visit Hiroshima Castle, also known as the "Carp Castle," reconstructed after World War II.
📍 What to See:
Traditional Samurai Architecture
Beautiful Castle Gardens
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, located inside the castle grounds
🕚 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Explore Hiroshima Castle
💰 Entrance Fee: 370 JPY
3️⃣ Lunch – Try Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki 🍽️
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) is a must-try dish! Unlike Osaka-style, it's layered with noodles.
🥢 Recommended Restaurants:
- Nagataya
- Hassei
- Lopez Okonomiyaki
- Okonomiyaki Junior
- Okonomiyaki Teppan-yaki Momiji-Tei
- Micchan Fukuya shop
🕛 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch
💰 Budget: 1,500 - 2,500 JPY
4️⃣ Afternoon – Visit Miyajima & Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima is one of Japan’s most scenic locations, famous for its floating torii gate.
📍 How to Get There:
🚆 Take the JR Sanyo Line from Hiroshima Station → Miyajimaguchi Station (~30 min, 420 JPY one way)
⛴️ Take the Miyajima Ferry (~10 min, 180 JPY one way, free with JR Pass)
📍 What to See:
Itsukushima Shrine – UNESCO World Heritage Site with its famous torii gate.
Momijidani Park – A beautiful maple park, especially in autumn.
Daisho-in Temple – One of Japan’s most picturesque temples.
Omotesando Street – A lively shopping street with local snacks & souvenirs.
🕑 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Explore Miyajima
💰 Itsukushima Shrine Entrance Fee: 300 JPY
5️⃣ Return to Hiroshima & Back to Osaka/Kyoto 🚆
🚆 Miyajima Ferry → JR Sanyo Line back to Hiroshima (~40 min total)
🚄 Shinkansen from Hiroshima back to Osaka/Kyoto (~1h40 - 2h)
🕕 6:00 PM | Departure from Hiroshima
🕘 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Arrival in Osaka/Kyoto
