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Hiroshima Travel Guide	# 6   of 113 destinations in our travel guide

Hiroshima is the principal city of the Chugoku Region and home to over a million inhabitants. When the first atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, the city became known worldwide for this unenviable distinction. The destructive power of the bomb was tremendous and obliterated nearly everything within a two kilometer radius. After the war, great efforts were taken to rebuild the city. Predictions that the city would be uninhabitable proved false. Destroyed monuments of Hiroshima's historical heritage, like Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden, were reconstructed. In the center of the city a large park was built and given a name that would reflect the aspirations of the re-born city: Peace Memorial Park.

Attractions

Central Hiroshima

1  Peace Park Commemorating the drop of the atomic bomb. User rating: 93/100 (505 votes) Visited by: 846 users  2  Mazda Museum Museum and factory tours of the car maker. User rating: 87/100 (20 votes) Visited by: 36 users  3  Shukkeien Garden Japanese landscape garden. User rating: 82/100 (124 votes) Visited by: 215 users  4  Hiroshima Downtown About Hiroshima's downtown area. User rating: 76/100 (176 votes) Visited by: 305 users  5  Hiroshima Castle Reconstruction of the former castle. User rating: 74/100 (200 votes) Visited by: 390 users

Side Trips from Hiroshima

1  Miyajima Island known for its shrine and large torii gate. User rating: 96/100 (363 votes) Visited by: 607 users  2  Onomichi Port town with many slopes and temples. User rating: 80/100 (6 votes) Visited by: 18 users  3  Iwakuni Site of the picturesque Kintai-kyo Bridge. User rating: 85/100 (26 votes) Visited by: 51 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Hiroshima. About transportation in Japan

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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. Backpackers Hostel K's House Hiroshima Only 8 min walk from JR Hiroshima sta. Bed from 2,500yen. No curfew, cozy lounge, communal kitchen, internet, bicycle rental. Hotel Flex A stylish budget hotel in Hiroshima. From 5,275yen. 5min walk from JR Hiroshima Station. Benten no Yado Itsukushima Enjoy onsen baths and delicious seafood while staying in Miyajima Island. Offers the Torii gate views from some rooms.

News and Reports

Hiroshima Cherry Blossom Report March 29, 2009 Miyajima Cherry Blossom Report March 28, 2009

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English Links

Hiroshima City Official website. Hiroshima Navigator Useful website by the Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Japanese Links

Hiroshima City Official website.