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Where to go ?
World Heritage properties (A-Bomb related sites and Miyajima ).
| Destination | How to go there | Highlight | Fee | Photo |
| A-Bomb Dome | About 15 minutes on the street car from Hiroshima station. (150yen) | The Genbaku dome, being the closest structure to withstand the explosion, has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing, now serving as a reminder of nuclear devastation, a symbol of hope for world peace and elimination of all nuclear weapons. (Citation of Wikipedia) |
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| Itsukushima Shrine | About 25 minutes from JR Hiroshima Station by the Sanyo Main Line to Miyajimaguchi Station.
From the station, about 10 minutes by ferry (170JPN). It's free with JR Passes. There is also a ferry going there from the Hiroshima port , 1600 yen |
The current shrine has been in its present state since 1168 when funds were provided by the warlord Taira no Kiyomori. The shrine's construction, consisting of pier-like structures built over the bay, is due to the holy status that the island once commanded. (Citation of Wikipedia) |
Entrance 300yen |
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In Hiroshima City
| Destination | How to go there | Highlight | Fee | Photo |
| Baseball Staduim | 5 min walking |  |
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| Fude no sato |
15 min by local train from Hiroshima station to Yano station, 190 yen, then 10 min by bus | Calligraphy Brush Museum, enjoy making your own brush or take calligraphy lesson | Entrance 500yen |
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| Asa Zoological Park | 60 min by bus to Asa zoological park station from Hiroshima station | Very pleasant zoological park, 1500 animals, 170 species | Entrance 500 yen |
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| Hiroshima Insectarium | by bus from Hiroshima bus center to Ogawara-shako, then walk 1h in the Hiroshima forest park | Inside the regional forest park, there are a lot of outdoor activities available for children (and older ones !), and a very beautiful Insectarium with a dreamily butterfly cage you can enter | Entrance : 500 yen | |
| Shukkeien Garden | 10min walk from Hiroshima station | A tremendous Japanese garden inside Hiroshima | Entrance 250 yen |
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| Garasu no Sato | 60min by bus from Hiroshima station to Shimo-Oobayashi | A factory museum about glass, blow your own glasses ! | Entrance 1000 yen |
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| Mazda Museum | 5min by train from Hiroshima station to Mukainada station | The main Mazda factory of Japan opens his doors to tourist for English guided tour (once a day) | Entrance Free |
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| Peace Pagoda and Futaba no Sato (Walkway of History) | 15min walk from Hiroshima station, then up to 2hrs temple hopping | A huge Buddhist pagoda in a beautiful forest just few minutes from the main train station, come here and pray for Peace on Earth | Free | |
| Mitakidera Temple | 7min by train from Hiroshima station to Mitaki station, 180yen, then 20min walk | Extremely peaceful temple in the mountain, to pray or take a refreshing walk along beautiful springs in the woods | Free |  |
| Bishamonten | 23min by train from Hiroshima station to Midorii station, 230yen | A shrine dedicated to the Seven Gods of Happiness, right on the border of a high cliff it offers a very beautiful view on Hiroshima | Free | |
| Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine | 10min by street car from Hiroshima station to Kamiyacho station, 150 yen, then 10 min walk | The castle has been rebuilt as it was before the war and contain a small museum, in its park there is the most important shrine of Hiroshima | Castle 360 yen Gokoku |
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| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum | 10min by street car from Hiroshima station to chuden-mae, 150 yen | It was established in August 1955 with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall . The museum exhibit presents the facts of the atomic bombing, with the aim of contributing to the abolition of nuclear weapons throughout the world, and to achieve the world peace. | Entrance 50 yen |
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Out of Hiroshima City
| Destination | How to go there | Highlight | Fee | Photo |
| Miyajima Island |
About 25 minutes from JR Hiroshima Station by the Sanyo Main Line to Miyajimaguchi Station.
From the station, about 10 minutes by ferry@(170JPN) It's free with JR Passes. There is also a ferry going there from the Hiroshima port , 1600 yen |
World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen, Aquarium, Art craft museum, Beautiful beaches | Shrine 300 yen Ropeway : 1000 yen Aquarium : 1000 yen Ferry 170 yen |
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| Iwakuni | 43min by local train from Hiroshima station to Iwakuni station, 740 yen | Kintaikyo Bridge (one of the most beautiful in Japan), Old castle, Rare white snakes, Samurai museum, Japanese garden |
passes (Bridge/ Ropeway/ Castle) : 930 yen |
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| Kure |
28min by local train from Hiroshima station to Kure station, 480 yen | Naval Army History Museum, mainly about the Yamato (biggest war vessel in History) | Museum : 500 yen | |
| Onomichi by JNTO |
43min by shinkansen and local train from Hiroshima station to Onomichi station, 1450 yen | Old town walking along 30 beautiful temples | Temples are often free |  |
| Izumo Taisha (Shimane Prefecture) by JNTO |
About 5 hours by Shinkansen and Local train (approx :10,000yen) |
The Izumo-taisha Shrine is the second most important shrine of Japan | Free Entrance |  |
| Hagi (Yamaguchi Prefecture) |
About 4 hours by Shinkansen and Local train (approx :7,500yen) |
Old castle town, walking | |
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| Kurashiki (Okayama Prefecture) by JNTO |
75min by Shinkansen and Local train (approx : 5,000) | A 16th century Japanese city perfectly preserved, including beautiful temples, interesting museums, a Must-See in the area |  |
Reference pages:
Wikitravel
http://wikitravel.org/en/Hiroshima
JNTO
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/regional/Hiroshima/index.html
Local Sightseeing guide on the web Sports Specialties of Hiroshima
Transportation
Tram passes
There are three kinds of day-passes to save money on your trip by street car :
One day passes for street car at 600 yen.
If you spend one-day sightseeing in Hiroshima city only, the pass
Actually, a single ticket costs 150 yen from anywhere to anywhere in the city. So you have to take a tram 5 times or more to recoup the expense. Moreover, most important sightseeing sites and the downtown are within the walking distance. So sometimes this pass is not cost effective.
One day passes for street car and ferry going to Miyajima island at 840 yen
This pass is definitely worth purchasing if you go to Miyajima and you don't have a JR pass. The streetcar takes you directly to Miyajimaguchi Station and the pass includes the ferry boarding. If you bought a single ticket each time to make a round trip to Miyajima, it would cost 880 yen
Two days passes for street car and ferry and ropeway on the Miyajima island at 2000 yen
It would be good if you have already decided to go to Miyajima and enjoy the ropeway, which costs 1800 yen to return, even though you go to Miyajima for only one day.
Sanyo Area passes by JR west
If you don't have a nationwide JR pass and you want to hop city to city in theChugoku region, the JR regional pass may be ideal.
Unlimited use of JR trains including Shinkansen, Haruka express train or any other local trains between Hakata and Osaka
20,000 yen for 4 days, 30,000 yen for 8 days.
Unlike a nationwide JR pass, the regional pass can be purchased inside Japan
JR West page:
http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/travel/jrp/index.html
Hiroshima Bus Center
Hiroshima Bus Center is the biggest bus terminal in Chugoku region.
Most intercity buses stop at the bus center as well as Hiroshima Station. If you come to J-Hoppers, Peace Memorial Park, A-bomb Dome or the downtown, please get off at the bus center (you don't have to be in the bus till Hiroshima Station, which is the last stop).
Airport Limousine Bus
The Airport Limousine bus has Two lines from the airport (To Hiroshima Bus Center and to Hiroshima
Station)
1,300 yen for one way.
It takes about 45 min to 1 hour considering the traffic. The
bus comes every 20-30 minutes.
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Guided Tours
Hiroshima City Volunteer Guide
Free voluntary guide
(You have to pay 1,000 yen for the guide's transportation expense)
The standard course:
Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima Castle - Shukeien Garden for about 3-4
hours
Please call Hiroshima City Volunteer Guide Association for a booking
(In the Rest House of Peace Memorial Park)
TEL/FAX082-247-6739
Japan Guide Association
This association is a link between you and certified Japanese guides. Please refer to their website to find the guide matching your language and interest !
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Tourist Information Center
Rest House in Peace Memorial Park
TEL:082-247-6738 --- Open throughout the year
Open from 9:30 to 18:00 (April - September)
9:30 to 19:00 (August 15)
8:30 to 17:00 (October - March)
Main entrance (South exit) of JR Hiroshima Station
(1st floor)
TEL:082-261-1877 --- Open throughout the year
Open from 9:00 to 17:30
Shinkansen entrance (North exit) of JR Hiroshima Station (2nd floor)
Open throughout the year
Open from 9:00 to 17:30
Local Sightseeing guide on the web Sports Specialties of Hiroshima
Local Sightseeing guide on the web
JNTO Hiroshima Page on Japan National Tourist Organization
Hiroshima Navigator by Hiroshima City
Get Hiroshima for Hype information
Local Sightseeing guide on the web Sports Specialties of Hiroshima
Sports
Two major professional sports teams are based on Hiroshima city.
Hiroshima Toyo Carp (Baseball)
Although Carp's golden years were the Mid 70's to the mid 80's, they still attract
the local fans with the splendid play.
The ballpark is in the downtown (Next to Hiroshima Bus Center) and a 15-minute
walk from the hostel.
Ticket 1500-4000 yen
Official site (Japanese only)
http://www.carp.co.jp/
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Toyo_Carp
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Football)
The home stadium is Hiroshima Big Arch (About 45 min by tram Line from the downtown)
Official site (Japanese Only)
http://www.sanfrecce.co.jp/
The Rising Sun News
http://www.wldcup.com/Asia/jleague/sanfrecce.html
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Specialties of Hiroshima
Oysters
The season is winter. Very tasty but please be careful of the Noro virus.
Better avoid eating them fresh (I saw some foray tourists writhing in stomach
pain). Please enjoy cooked oysters.
They are served in many restaurant.
Okonomi-yaki
You can see okonomiyaki restaurants everywhere in Hiroshima. Cheap and nice popular food. 500-1,000 yen.
Anago eel
Anago meshi (Anago bowl) is barbecued conger eel on rice with aspecial
sweat sauce.
Many anagomeshi restaurants are near Miyajima-guchi station or it is sold
in the basement floor of most department store in Hiroshima.
Around 1,000 yen
Momiji-manju
The Momiji (maple) tree and maple leaf are the official symbol of
Hiroshima Prefecture. This maple leaf shaped confection is so named to
memorialize the symbol of Hiroshima. Finely selected Hokkaido red beans
are used for making the jam filling for the bun thereby achieving a low
calorie,low sweet light taste savoured by confectionery lovers. Momiji-Manju
also is a gift which best represents a gift originating from Hiroshima.
The ingredients of Momiji-Manju are : Wheat flour, red beans, egg, honey and sugar.
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Where to go?
- A-Bomb Dome
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Miyajima
- Hiroshima Castle
- Baseball Stadium
- Shukkeien
- Fude no sato
- Asa Zoological Park
- Hiroshima Insectarium
- Garasu no Sato
- Mazda Museum
- Mitakidera Temple
- Peace Pagoda
- Bishamonten
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Iwakuni
- Kure
- Izumo Taisha
- Hagi
- Kurashiki
Transportation
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Trip to Onomichi, Kurashiki, Fukuoka, Iwakuni and Hagi. Stay in Hiroshima for Miyajima, Peace Park and A bomb Dome.