Hiroshima trip with must-visit sites and delicious okonomiyaki spots

This plan explores Hiroshima mainly on foot, starting from Shukkeien Garden, located near Hiroshima Station. First-time visitors can enjoy the classic sightseeing spots of Hiroshima well as a local dish: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-07-06
- Shukkei-en
  
  10:00
- Okonomi-mura
  
  11:30
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial
  
  13:00
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
  
  14:30
- Hiroshima Museum of Art
  
  15:45
- Hiroshima Castle
  
  17:00

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DAY1

- Shukkei-en
  
  10:00
  
  60min
  
  Botanical Garden
  
  First, head to the garden located 15 minutes on foot from Hiroshima station. You'll see plenty of plum and sakura trees that delightfully change throughout the four seasons. This photogenic spot is only 5 minutes from the station by bus.
  
  Address
  
  Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Kaminoborichou 2-11
  
  33 of the Best Things to Do in Hiroshima
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  - Shukkei-en
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  9min
- Okonomi-mura
  
  11:30
  
  60min
  
  If you're going to have lunch, Okonomi-mura is the place to go. This food theme park consists of 25 shops competing furiously to serve Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki to countless hungry visitors. Check out the shop that catches your interest.
  
  Address
  
  Cycling through Hiroshima around Peace Memorial Park
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  - Okonomi-mura
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  13min
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial
  
  13:00
  
  60min
  
  Historical Monument
  
  If it's your first time in Hiroshima, this is a must-see spot. Located about 15 minutes away from the Peace Memorial, you'll be moved by the stories of the victims, whether you're Japanese or not.
  
  Address
  
  Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Otemachi 1-10
  
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  - Hiroshima Peace Memorial
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  6min
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
  
  14:30
  
  60min
  
  Museum / Science Museum
  
  You'll want to visit this museum along with the Peace Dome. In these two locations, you can feel the deep desire of new generations for peace and prosperity after nuclear horror.
  
  Address
  
  Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nakajimachou 1-2
  - Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  13min
- Hiroshima Museum of Art
  
  15:45
  
  60min
  
  Next, head to the Museum of Art. It's about a 15-minute walk from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It includes modern Japanese masterpieces as well as many works from European artists such as Goh, Monet, Renoir, and Picasso.
  
  Address
  
  Cycling through Hiroshima around Peace Memorial Park
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  - Hiroshima Museum of Art
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  10min
- Hiroshima Castle
  
  17:00
  
  60min
  
  Castle / Ruins of Castle
  
  This is another sport you'll want to see while in the area. You can see the entire city from the observatory room on the fifth floor in the castle tower. From sunset to 10 p.m., the light show begins. It shines from the moat to the castle tower.
  
  Address
  
  Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 21-1
  
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  - Hiroshima Castle
- FINISH
  
  18:00