Hiroshima Travel Guide
City of peace, okonomiyaki, and gateway to Miyajima Island.
Best Time
March – May, October – November
Budget/Day
$40–$60
Mid-Range/Day
$67–$120
Getting Around
Streetcar / JR
Hiroshima Guides
Top Things to Do
1Peace Memorial Park
Powerful memorial with museum, dome ruins, and eternal flame. A must-visit.
$1 (museum)
2Miyajima Island
Sacred island with floating torii gate, wild deer, and maple leaf momiji.
Ferry $2 round trip
3Hiroshima Castle
Reconstructed castle with museum and panoramic views.
$2
Where to Eat
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki$6–$8
1Nagataya
Oysters (Miyajima)$3–$13
2Hassho
Tsukemen ramen$5–$8
3Bakudanya
Where to Stay
Budget · Peace Park area
1J-Hoppers Hiroshima
Mid-Range · Station area
2Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Luxury · Station area
3Sheraton Grand Hiroshima
Getting Around
Streetcar $1 flat. JR Pass covers shinkansen from Osaka/Tokyo.