Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome remember the 1945 bombing, in a rebuilt, green city of rivers.

Hiroshima: Hiroshima Peace & History Tour: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped
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The city on foot

Hiroshima was destroyed by an atomic bomb on 6 August 1945. The ruined Genbaku Dome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The rebuilt city is flat and crossed by rivers, with the Peace Park at its heart.

What makes Hiroshima distinctive

  • Peace Memorial Park and Museum
  • The Atomic Bomb Dome
  • Okonomiyaki
  • Day trips to Miyajima

Walking tours in Hiroshima

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Naka-ku

    The centre.

  • Hondori

    A shopping arcade.

  • Ujina

    The port.

Free self-guided walk

Peace Park to the castle

A free self-guided walk in Hiroshima, from the Atomic Bomb Dome through the Peace Memorial Park and on to Hiroshima Castle.

3.1 km · 5 stops · map and directions

See the walk

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Peace Park

    Around the memorials.

  2. Riverside

    Along the Motoyasu River.

  3. Castle grounds

    Around the moat.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat.

  • Distances

    The Peace Park to the castle is about 20 minutes.

  • Museum

    Allow two hours.

When to visit

  • Spring

    Cherry blossom.

  • Autumn

    Mild.

  • August

    The memorial ceremony on 6 August.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By rail

    Shinkansen reach Osaka in about 1.5 hours.

Local transport

  • Trams

    Streetcars cover the city.

  • Ferries

    To Miyajima.

Questions travellers ask about Hiroshima

How many days do I need?

One day plus Miyajima.

Is the museum suitable for children?

It contains distressing material.

What should I eat?

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.