The following is a suggested half day itinerary that starts in nearby Miyajima and takes you on a walking tour around Hiroshima's main attractions. Those not starting in Miyajima are advised to take a tram from Hiroshima Station to the peace park and join the itinerary from there instead.

Start
Start at Miyajima
Boat
45 minutes
Peace Memorial Park
Commemorating the drop of the atomic bomb 30 minutes
The cenotaph is marked by a large arch and is dedicated to those who lost their lives due to the nuclear bomb. The Peace Flame lies beyond and is kept burning until the last of nuclear weapons have been dismantled. Not far from the Cenotaph is the Children's Peace Monument with thousands of origami cranes.
Peace Memorial Museum
Museum about the atomic bombing 60-90 minutes
The sobering Peace Memorial Museum exhibit personal details, artefacts and stories of the victims of the nuclear bombing.
Walk
5 minutes
Atomic Bomb Dome
Remains of a building that did not collapse 15 minutes
The structure known as the A-Bomb Dome used to be the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. It was one of the few buildings to remain standing after the explosion despite having stood only a hundred meters from the hypocenter. Today it stands as a memorial and reminder of the painful past.
Walk
25 minutes
Hiroshima Castle
Reconstructed castle 45 minutes
Hiroshima Castle is an example of a castle built on a plain as opposed to one built on hills or mountaintops. The original castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb and the current reconstruction was completed 1958. The main keep exhibits Hiroshima's and the castle's history, and visitors can enjoy walking on the castle walls around the keep.
Walk
10 minutes
Shukkeien Garden
Japanese landscape garden 45 minutes
Shukkeien Garden is a Japanese landscape garden that has a history dating back to 1620. The garden offers a number of scenic views and walking trails that wind around the pond in the middle of the garden. Seasonal flora can also be seen at Shukkeien, and there are also tea houses to enjoy a break with a view.
Walk
15 minutes
Finish
Hiroshima Station

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    • 88 House Hiroshima
      Budget-friendly
      Set just 5.4 km from Ikejiri Children's Park, 88 House Hiroshima offers accommodation in Hiroshima with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. Offering free private parking, the 1-star guest house is 5 km from Aeon Mall Hiroshima-Fuchu. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The units come with air-conditioned bedunits and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, toaster and fridge. Units are equipped with a coffee machine, a shared bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and some have river views. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hiroshima, like hiking and walking tours. Sorajoyama Park is 5.9 km from 88 House Hiroshima, while Hiroshima Station is 6 km from the property. Hiroshima Airport is 40 km away.
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    • HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI
      Luxury
      Situated in the Hiroshima City Centre district in Hiroshima, HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is set 1.4 km from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, 3 km from Myoei-ji Temple and 3.2 km from Hiroshima Station. The property is less than 1 km from Atomic Bomb Dome, and within 1.2 km of the city centre. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Chosho-in Temple is 3.4 km from HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI, while Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 44 km from the hotel.
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    • Roku Hostel Hiroshima
      Budget-friendly
      Set in Hiroshima, Roku Hostel Hiroshima has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.7 km from Hiroshima Station, 2.5 km from Myoei-ji Temple and 2.6 km from Atomic Bomb Dome. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. At the hostel all rooms have a shared bathroom. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is 2.8 km from Roku Hostel Hiroshima, while Chosho-in Temple is 2.9 km from the property. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 46 km away.
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    • GRAND BASE Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
      Luxury
      Located in the centre of Hiroshima, 600 metres from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and 700 metres from Atomic Bomb Dome, GRAND BASE Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is set 2.7 km from Myoei-ji Temple and provides a lift. The aparthotel features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Each unit is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Chosho-in Temple is 3.1 km from the aparthotel, while Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 44 km from GRAND BASE Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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    • HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA
      Luxury
      Located within 1.1 km of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and 1.1 km of Atomic Bomb Dome, HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hiroshima. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Myoei-ji Temple is 2.9 km from HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA, while Chosho-in Temple is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.
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    • NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge
      Mid-range
      Ideally set in the Hiroshima City Centre district of Hiroshima, NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge is set less than 1 km from Chosho-in Temple, a 6-minute walk from Hiroshima Station and 1.3 km from Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 1.3 km from the city centre and 600 metres from Myoei-ji Temple. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge have a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge include Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue, Hiroshima University Institute of Medical History and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from the hotel.
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    • Hilton Hiroshima
      Luxury
      Well set in Hiroshima, Hilton Hiroshima offers 4-star accommodation close to Myoei-ji Temple and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room has a desk. Every room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Hilton Hiroshima have a sea view. All units include a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hilton Hiroshima include Chosho-in Temple, Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre and Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 45 km away.
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    • Randor Hotel Hiroshima Prestige
      Luxury
      Attractively set in the Hiroshima City Centre district of Hiroshima, Randor Hotel Hiroshima Prestige is situated 1 km from Chosho-in Temple, 500 metres from Hiroshima Station and 1.2 km from Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 1.5 km from the city centre and 700 metres from Myoei-ji Temple. Rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast city views. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near Randor Hotel Hiroshima Prestige include Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue, Hiroshima University Institute of Medical History and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.
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    • fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI
      Luxury
      Well located in Hiroshima, fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Hiroshima Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Myoei-ji Temple. At the hotel, each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI include Chosho-in Temple, Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 46 km away.
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    • fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM
      Luxury
      Conveniently set in Hiroshima, fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Less than 1 km from Myoei-ji Temple and a 12-minute walk from Chosho-in Temple, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. Private parking is available on site. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM each room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre and Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue. Hiroshima Airport is 46 km away.
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