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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

4.5

7030 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nakajimachou 1-2

This museum is located in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in Naka District, of Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It was founded with the objective of imparting the reality of the harm from the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945, and the abolition of nuclear weapons, and the attainment of world peace. The museum is divided between the main building and the east building. Along with items that reveal the horrible spectacle and mementos of the bomb victims, the conditions of pre and post-bomb Hiroshima and an introduction to the nuclear era are introduced. The museum is remembered also by the 2016 visit of President Barak Obama, the first ever incumbent head of state of a nuclear power to visit the museum.

Thi is a beautiful park constructed adjacent to the Atomic Dome and is dedicated to the victims of the Atomic Bomb. The park has a beautiful landscape with a Cenotaph, children monument and a museum...
Shukkeien Garden

4.5

1095 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Kaminoborichou 2-11

A garden located in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture that was chosen as one of the top 100 of Japan’s historic parks and designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. Shukkeien was created in 1620 by Ueda Shigeyasu, a high-ranking retainer in the service of the Asano Clan who was also a renowned master of tea ceremony, to serve as a villa for Asano feudal lords. It is said that the garden is a condensed version modeled on the scenic beauty of China’s West Lake and the garden’s name is derived from this meaning “condensed scenery garden”. The garden is picturesque with an island floating in the pond, mountains, valleys, and elegant tea ceremonial houses. In “Sensuitei” near the entrance you can enjoy matcha green tea and light refreshments.

We saw Shukkei-en Garden on a map of Hiroshima, and decided to visit, walking about 2km each way from our hotel. The entry fee is only 260 yen each. The variety of plants is incredible, and in...
Miyajima Public Aquarium

4.0

281 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyajimachou 10-3

An aquarium located close to Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site, on the island of Miyajima in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Notable for its Japanese exterior designed to fit in with the surrounding scenery, the aquarium, locally known as “Miyaji Marine,” was remodeled and reopened in 2011. The aquarium exhibits over 13,000 fish and marine mammals spanning 350 species with a focus on the creatures living in the Seto Inland Sea. Some of the aquarium’s most popular exhibits include cute animals such as rare finless porpoises, penguins, Stellar sea lions, and Japanese river otters. Daily sea lion shows are held at the aquarium’s Live Pool.

Quite a bit of a distance to walk from the ferry terminal/main Itsukushima Shrine, but a great way to spend some time esp with kids. Not a very large aquarium but definitely capable of spending an...
Hiroshima Museum of Art

4.5

297 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 3-2 In the central park

An art museum focusing on modern art located in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture which was opened in 1978 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hiroshima Bank. The museum has a large collection of modern art with a focus on Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and other Impressionist artists. Including its modern Japanese art, the museum’s collection consists of some 300 works. In addition to a standing exhibition of some 90 modern French artworks, the museum also holds special exhibitions several times a year. There’s also a museum shop and fashionable café with a view of the museum’s inner garden.

At 600 yen ($4.50) it maybe worth the experience but 1/2 the collection was closed and 1/2 the art shown on the flyer was out on loan. The grounds and the rodin sculptures are very nice...
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

4.0

134 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Kaminoborichou 2-22

Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum is a museum in Hiroshima City, Naka Ward, Hiroshima Prefecture. Boasting a collection of more than 4,800 pieces including Important Cultural Properties, focusing on modern Western paintings and Japanese paintings, as well as “Craft Art of Japan and Asia”. The collection includes many artworks of artists from the Hiroshima region, such as Katsuzo Entsuba and Ikuo Hirayama. The museum holds special exhibitions and themed lecture events to compliment them as well as changing the exhibition about four times a year. From the museum lobby and the resting lounge, you can enjoy the scenery of a Place of Scenic Beauty, the Shukkeien garden next to the museum.

The previous year when we visited Shukkeien garden we didn’t allow time for the museum and that was a mistake. The entrance ticket to the garden also includes entrance to the general exhibits at the...
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park

4.0

80 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashi Asakita-ku Asachou Doubutsuen

A zoo located in Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Some 170 species of animals, including giraffes and lions, are kept and displayed on its spacious grounds. Built among the mountains, the zoo is notable for using few cages and exhibiting its animals in settings close to their natural environments. The zoo is a popular destination where you can watch animals living active lives. In the Pichiku Park area, children can play with sheep, goats, miniature pigs, and other cute animals; in the Nurturing House, you can see cute baby animals; there’s also a Reptile House, Nocturnal Animals exhibit, and a wide variety of other areas everyone from children to adults can enjoy.

Pros: The park is clean with many places to relax and a lot of green spaces, flowers and forest areas. There is even a huge field for picnics and a playground for children as well. Lots of public...
Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art

4.5

133 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Setodachousawa 200-2

The museum is located in the town of Setoda in Onomichi City. The Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art opened in 1997. The museum has a permanent exhibition of works by the Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, who is from Setoda Town. Through his childhood sketches and adolescent work it introduces the characteristics of Ikuo Hirayama. At the tea lounge original juices made with Setouchi citrus can be enjoyed.

I usually whine when I have to go to art museums. However, this art museum was so well done, that I wished we could have spent more time. Some of the art was combined with the garden outside in a...
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

4.0

86 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashiminamiku Hijiyamakouen 1-1

This museum is located in Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is inside Hijiyama Park, which is a well-known cherry blossom spot. It opened in 1989 as Japan’s first public modern art museum. Its collection focuses on postwar modern art and features over 1,600 works, including Henry Moore’s “The Arch” and Andy Warhol’s “Marilyn.” In addition to collection exhibits and planned exhibits, the museum also hosts workshops and other events. The building design by architect Kisho Kurokawa is also not to be missed.

I started walking down river and bumped it a sign and followed it, this is what I found. I was lucky to find a very interesting exhibit on between the wars architecture.
Yamato Museum

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Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Takaramachi 5-20

A museum which presents the history of the city of Kure, which prospered as a shipbuilding town and which was the location where the battleship Yamato was built as well as numerous large tankers which served after the Second World War. A one tenth scale Yamato battleship model stands in the Yamato Hiroba in the museum and is the centerpiece of the museum’s exhibits. The first floor exhibition room presents historical materials relating to Kure from the end of the shogunate government up through Japan’s postwar period as well as a real Zero Fighter Type 62 and a Kaiten Human Torpedo Type 10. On the third floor, visitors can learn scientific and technological principles with a focus on ships via interactive exhibits such as a ship piloting simulator. The “Kaigun-san no Curry,” traditional Japanese naval-style curry sold in the museum shop, makes a popular souvenir.
The Hiroshima Botanical Garden

4.0

52 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashi Saeki-ku Kurashige 3-495

From the elevated location of this botanical garden located between Hiroshima and Miyajima, you can look out over the Seto Inland Sea National Park. The park has around 10,000 different species of plants from around the world, and inside one of the largest greenhouses in west Japan you’ll find a tropical atmosphere as you wander among the many flowers. And with their experience nature program, you can get hands on with orienteering and plant craft activities.

Gorgeous botanical garden with picturesque moutain/forest background, away from the city. The garden is quite big and features different types of plants, external gardens and greenhouses. Ive...
Irifuneyama Memorial Museum

4.0

69 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Saiwaichou 4-6

A museum housed in the Former Official Residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Kure Naval Station, a National Important Cultural Property built in 1905, located inside Irifuneyama Park a 13 minute walk from Kure Station. The museum building consists of a wooden Western-style structure as well as a Japanese-style hall. The Western portion of the building has a British-style exterior; the drawing room, decorated with rare “kinkarashi” gold patterned Japanese leather paper is a must-see. The grounds are also dotted with cultural properties and facilities where visitors can learn about the history of Kure since the Meiji period, including a hall dedicated to local culture, historical folk custom exhibit, and small clock tower once used at the former Kure naval arsenal.

静かです。亀山神社が、昔し鎮座していた場所です。来場者が少なく、ゆっくり見ることが出来ます。職員は入船山の事をあまり知らないようで、説明看板も少なく、残念です。食事などをすることはできません。お茶の販売機は有ります。夏、冬は、冷暖房の設備がない為、服装に気お付けて下さい。
5-Days Children’s Museum

4.5

68 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 5-83

This children’s science museum houses a planetarium, where shows are held four times a day on weekdays, and six times a day on weekends and holidays. They also have permanent displays and events designed to let guests familiarize themselves with science including science shows and science classes. They operate gatherings such as amateur radio and planetarium clubs to help bring people together.

Entrance fee was completely free, but not that much inside to entertain younger kids. Science exhibits which are hands-on but probably for upper primary and beyond. Small crawling play area infused...
Fukuyama Art Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

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Hiroshima Fukuyama-shi Nishimachi 2-4-3

福山城の天守閣である福山城博物館を見学した後、天守閣の西側に降りたところにあるふくやま美術館に向かいました。博物館で見た「水野勝成と徳川四天王－神君家康の守護者達－」という展覧会の第二会場が、こちらの美術館で行われていたからです。水野勝成という人は、福山藩の初代藩主で、福山城を築いた人です。徳川家康を支え続けてきた人でもあります。この展覧会は、福山城の築城400年を記念し、藩祖である水野勝成...
Numaji Transportation Museum

3.5

35 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashi Asaminami-ku Chourakuji 2-12-2

This vehicle and transportation-themed science museum is located in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City. Its exhibits include more than 2,000 model vehicles, informational displays, and more. The museum is divided into a free area and premium area. The museum’s first floor is free of admission and includes a library, a museum shop, and more. The premium area located in the second floor and above features hands-on exhibits, model exhibits, and other attractions. Since 2006, the museum has preserved and displayed a streetcar affected by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in its outdoor plaza.

Visited the Museum with my fiancé on a Saturday morning. Was originally expecting something similar to Kyotos Railway Museum and buffered for hours to go through the museum, however this museum can...
Fukuyama Kusado Sengen Museum (Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History)

4.0

42 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Nishimachi 2-4-1

This museum is located in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The museum primarily exhibits artifacts excavated from Kusado Sengen, a medieval town buried in the bed of the Ashida River. The permanent exhibits include an area where visitors can get a sense of the history of Kusado Sengen and Setouchi. There, visitors can see actual artifacts as well as replicas, models, and other exhibits. The museum also holds a wide range of other special exhibits.

Global peace is a big challenge for international community. Hiroshima is famous for atomic bombing. Many foreign visitors go for a handy experience of second word war. Peace Memorial reminds us...
Akitakata City Museum of Local History

3.5

19 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Akitakatashi Yoshidachouyoshida 278-1

This is a museum which introduces the history and cultural properties of Akitakata City, focusing on Mouri and his stronghold, Koriyama Castle. Ancient documents related to Mouri Motonari, artifacts from Koriyama castle, as well as items dedicated to shrines and temples by Mouri are exhibited. Various exhibitions are held in addition to the permanent exhibition.

吉田郡山城の100名城印と御城印の入手場所がここでした。古代から近代までの安芸高田市の歴史がコンパクトに展示されていました。写真撮影ができない場所が多かったですが、勉強にはなりました。建物は新しいものでした。駐車場は前にあります。城の方の散策には別の駐車場を使うように書かれていました。
Hiroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorology

4.5

34 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Ebaminami 1-40-1

This museum dedicated to the subject of meteorology, one of only a few in Japan, is located inside the former head office of the Hiroshima Local Meteorological Office. Its permanent exhibits include independent weather forecasts for the Hiroshima City area, the Meteorological observatory equipment installed at Hiroshima’s former meteorological observatory, materials related to the atomic bombing, and more. In its hands-on exhibit area, visitors can experience strong winds in the museum’s Wind Blast Capsule or feel what it’s like to be inside a typhoon’s clouds in their Typhoon Box.

久しぶりに気象館を訪ねてきました。旧気象台を利用した施設なので、元の気象予報室が、お天気情報コーナー・図書館となり、気象をテーマにした夏休みの宿題に必要な情報収集の場として活用できそうです。２階にはタイフーンボックスなどの体験コーナーもあり、丁度、夏休み期間だったので、夏の企画展「お天気のキモン大解決!-めざせ!お天気マスター!」やサイエンスショーが開催されており、子供たちを対象にした気象科学館...
Onomichi City Museum of Art

3.5

18 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Nishitsuchidouchou 17-19 In the Senkoji Park

It is a museum located in the Senkoji Park in Onomichi City. It was built in 1980 using the former NHK Onomichi Broadcasting Station site. In 2003, the buildings were renewed with designs by architect Tadao Ando, and both the main building and new building have become a symbol of Senkoji Park. An exhibition was held to introduce high quality art regardless of country or genre. The museum stores many art pieces familiar to Onomichi.

Located near Senkoji temple and can be accessed by cable car. They held an exhibit on Reiji Hiramatsus works that are a part of the town museum in Yugawara. The vivid artwork was striking and worth...
Mariho Aquarium

4.0

8 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinishiku Kanonshinmachi 4-14-35 within Hiroshima marina hop

This aquarium is in Nishi Ward, Hiroshima City found in the Hiroshima Marina Hop mall. Here you’ll find dynamic aquarium setting on display, where you can view realistic underwater sceneries and the activities of aquatic animals. Learn about the lives of the fish that live in coral reefs during their educational underwater show performed multiple times every day. The whole aquarium can be rented after closing as a hall for gatherings or year-end-parties..

My daughter had to go to a zoo, aquarium or like for a homework assignment so we came here. It was a hot day and inside was cool and comfortable. You wont find this aquarium on any top ten list, but...
Kure Municipal Museum of Art

3.5

24 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Saiwaichou In Funami Park

This art museum featuring hexagonal brick walls is located inside of Irifuneyama Park in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Visits can see permanent and special exhibits that focus on the works of local artists. The museum also holds events such as the Citizen’s Gallery, an exhibition of works by local citizens. Known fondly as “Museum Road,” the hilly road near the museum is has been selected as one of Japan’s Best 100 Roads.

呉駅から徒歩１０分ちょっとのところにある呉市立美術館です。『この世界の片隅で』展を見に行ってきました。平日の朝イチ。観覧者は私だけでした。チケットはHPクーポン使い400円でした。漫画の原画が沢山展示され、当時の時代背景が説明されてるのが良かったです。館内は写真撮影禁止でした。

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Hiroshima Areas

There is more than meets the eye awaiting any Hiroshima-bound traveler. Kicking off in Hiroshima city, the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden offer a couple of days of exploring; however, the real beauty lies along the southern coast of the prefecture. There, a series of islands spreads across the Seto Inland Sea: from the mysterious sea-submerged Great Torii Gate at Miyajima Island to the first half of the islands that connect Honshu to Shikoku via six spectacular suspension bridges.