HIROSHIMA ATTRACTIONS
Hiroshima
Attractions - Hiroshima Tourist Attractions including Hiroshima
Peace Park, Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle plus more
Hiroshima Attractions.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a memorial park, which is dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima as the world's first city to suffer a nuclear attack. The location of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park used to be the city's busiest commercial and residential district.
Located next to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome is an icon of Hiroshima.
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Opened in 1996, Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum exhibits paintings and sculptures by the artists born in Hiroshima including Hirayama Ikuo.
Open: 9am - 5pm, close on Mondays and Dec 25-Jan 1
Admission: 500 yen
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Located right next to the Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Museum of Art was established in 1978 by Hiroshima Bank in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of its foundation. It exhibits about 90 works of Modern European paintings and 90 works of Modern Japanese paintings plus special exhibitions from time to time.
Open: 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week except Dec 29-Jan 2
Admission: 1000 yen
Shukkeien while not one of Japan's Top 3, it is a compact and beautifully landscaped Japanese garden which is well worth visiting.
Hiroshima Castle was built in 1589 by the daimyo Mori Terumoto. It was originally completed in 1591 and became his home base. Hiroshima Castle has an elegant design.
Mazda has it's company headquarters a short distance outside of Hiroshima. They offer free tours.
Miyajima Island and its famous World Heritage Listed Itsukushima Shrine are located just outside Hiroshima city. You should allow at least a half or full day to visit this sacred island.
HIROSHIMA SURROUNDING ATTRACTIONS
Famous for its Okayama Castle and the Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's official
Three Great Gardens.
A very popular tourist spot for its unique character. It has a blending of Japanese and western buildings.
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