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Hiroshima (広島) 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.

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Attractions

1 Peace Park

Commemorating the drop of the atomic bomb.
User rating: 93/100 (1244 votes)
Visited by: 2299 users

2 Mazda Museum

Museum and factory tours of the car maker.
User rating: 86/100 (93 votes)
Visited by: 204 users

3 Shukkeien Garden

Japanese landscape garden.
User rating: 83/100 (251 votes)
Visited by: 486 users

4 Hiroshima Downtown

About Hiroshima's downtown area.
User rating: 76/100 (645 votes)
Visited by: 1300 users

5 Hiroshima Castle

Reconstruction of the former castle.
User rating: 73/100 (511 votes)
Visited by: 1052 users

Special Interest Guides

Hiroshima Food Guide

Guide to Hiroshima's local cuisine.

Hiroshima Cherry Blossom Spots

A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Hiroshima.

Side Trips from Hiroshima

1 Miyajima

Island known for its shrine and large torii gate.
User rating: 96/100 (992 votes)
Visited by: 1810 users

2 Iwakuni

Site of the picturesque Kintai-kyo Bridge.
User rating: 79/100 (150 votes)
Visited by: 326 users

3 Onomichi

Port town with many slopes and temples.
User rating: 78/100 (96 votes)
Visited by: 225 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation
How to get to and around Hiroshima.

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Hotels and Ryokan

Hiroshima offers many business and tourist hotels especially around Hiroshima Station and along the Heiwa-Odori Street near the Peace Park. Staying overnight at a ryokan on nearby Miyajima Island is a highly recommended experience.

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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.

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Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Its location adjacent to JR Hiroshima Station makes it a very convenient base.
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Kurayado Iroha Hotel
Modern ryokan along the waterfront of Miyajima, just a short walk from Itsukushima Shrine.
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Shop Directory

	Salty Food Lovers Izakaya
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Tours and Packages

Hiroshima and Miyajima Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Hiroshima and surroundings.

User Ratings

Ratings for Hiroshima:

japan-guide.com Rating:		best of Japan
User Rating (by 1381 users):	89/100	recommended

Best rated destinations (out of 148):

13. Yamadera 91/100

14. Nikko 91/100

15. Kamakura 91/100

16. Nara 90/100

17. Shiretoko 90/100

18. Hiroshima 89/100

19. Dewa Sanzan 89/100

20. Kiso Valley 88/100

21. Rishiri and Rebun 88/100

22. Yamanouchi 88/100

Most visited destinations (out of 160):

1. Tokyo 7460

2. Kyoto 5737

3. Osaka 4386

4. Nara 3535

5. Yokohama 3057

6. Hiroshima 2802

7. Kamakura 2646

8. Nagoya 2200

9. Kobe 2195

10. Hakone 2084

User Feedback

English Links

Hiroshima City
Official website.

Hiroshima Navigator
Useful website by the Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau (English).

Japanese Links

Hiroshima City
Official website.

Related Pages

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Hiroshima Prefecture
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Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Castle
Shukkeien Garden
Mazda Museum
Downtown

Hiroshima Food Guide
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Hiroshima: Access and Orientation

News and Reports

	April 2, 2013 Hiroshima Cherry Blossom Report by schauwecker
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	April 7, 2011 Hiroshima Cherry Blossom Report by scott
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