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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    • HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI
      Luxury
      Attractively located in the Hiroshima City Centre district of Hiroshima, HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI is situated 1.4 km from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, 3 km from Myoei-ji Temple and 3.2 km from Hiroshima Station. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is less than 1 km from Atomic Bomb Dome, and within 1.2 km of the city centre. All rooms 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. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Chosho-in Temple is 3.4 km from the accommodation, while Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre is 3.7 km from the property. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 44 km away.
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    • GRAND BASE Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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      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. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 44 km from the property.
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    • Hilton Hiroshima
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      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 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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    • 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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    • 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 free toiletries. 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. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 46 km from the property.
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    • HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA
      Luxury
      HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA provides rooms with private balconies in the centre of Hiroshima. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. Guest rooms in HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Atomic Bomb Dome is 1.1 km away. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 43 km from the property.
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    • Roku Hostel Hiroshima
      Budget-friendly
      Roku Hostel Hiroshima has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Hiroshima. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Hiroshima Station. At the hostel all rooms have a shared bathroom. A vegetarian breakfast is available at Roku Hostel Hiroshima. Myoei-ji Temple is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Atomic Bomb Dome is 2.6 km from the property. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 46 km away.
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    • fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI
      Luxury
      Well located in the centre of 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. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The units at the hotel come with a seating area. 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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    • Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
      Luxury
      Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel is a 1-minute walk from Hiroshima Station and a 10-minute drive from the Atomic Bomb Dome. It offers 4 dining options, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. All rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is fitted with a fridge, ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. A humidifier and a trouser press are provided. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. Guests can work out at the fitness centre or swim at the indoor pool at a charge. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Hotel Sheraton Grand Hiroshima is a 10-minute drive from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and a 5-minute drive from Hiroshima Castle.
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    • Hiroshima no Yado Aioi
      Mid-range
      Conveniently situated in Hiroshima, Hiroshima no Yado Aioi provides an Asian breakfast and free WiFi. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are soundproof. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Myoei-ji Temple. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 45 km away.
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