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Memorial Cenotaph in the Peace Park
Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city of the Chugoku Region, the westernmost region on Japan's main island of Honshu. It is home to about one million people.
On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was chosen by US armed forces as the first ever target of an atomic bomb employed over a populated area. As a result, 200,000 civilians lost their lives, and Hiroshima became a city vehemently engaged in the promotion of peace.
Hiroshima's Peace Park including the memorial museum, and the island of Miyajima (literally: shrine island), located 40 minutes from the city center by train and ferry, are among Japan's most interesting tourist attractions.
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Central Hiroshima
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Side Trips from Hiroshima
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Miyajima
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Island known for its shrine and large torii gate.
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Hotel Flex
A stylish budget hotel in Hiroshima. From 5,275yen.
5min walk from JR Hiroshima Station.
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Hiroshima Hotel Benten no Yado Itsukushima
Enjoy onsen baths and delicious seafood while staying in Miyajima Island. Offers the Torii gate views from some rooms.
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Hiroshima Central Hotel
A tourist hotel in a quiet, convenient location of Hiroshima city. FREE breakfast offered. LAN connections in some rooms.
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Hiroshima Youth Hostel
A member hostel of YH. From 2100Yen. 10 min by bus to Peace Memorial Park. Internet, kitchen and free storage available.
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Users who have been to Hiroshima: 213
Most visited: Ranked 6th out of 83 destinations
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