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Hiroshima

A moving peace memorial, the floating torii of Miyajima and great okonomiyaki.

📜 A little history

Hiroshima was destroyed by an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945, and rebuilt as a city of peace.

🌸 Best time to visit

Spring; autumn leaves at Miyajima.

🚄 Getting there

Shinkansen from Osaka, about 1.5 hours; from Tokyo, about 4 hours.

🍜 Famous local food

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, oysters and Saijo sake.

🎁 Omiyage to bring home

Momiji manju.

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🍜 Food Ramen, sushi, markets and local specialities

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🎁 Omiyage and craft Souvenirs, sake and local crafts

Saijo Sake Brewery Street

HiroshimaSake breweries and local craft

Higashi-Hiroshima district of brick-chimney breweries; sake festival each October.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

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🏆 Meibutsu Famous local speciality products

Momiji manju

HiroshimaMeibutsu

Maple-leaf-shaped cakes filled with sweet bean paste; Miyajima's signature sweet.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

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📍 Travel spots Sights and official guides

Hiroshima tourism (official)

HiroshimaOfficial prefecture guidesOfficial guide

Official tourism guide for Hiroshima Prefecture: sights, events and local food.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

⛩️ Temples, shrines and castles Sacred sites and castles

Itsukushima Shrine

HiroshimaTemples, shrines and castles

Miyajima shrine with the 'floating' torii gate.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

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♨️ Onsen and ryokan Hot springs, inns and day baths

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