Adjacent to Shukkei-en Garden, the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum is an unhurried way to spend a few hours (and in summer, a welcome break from the heat). It is home to thousands of art pieces, which is perfect for any art lover! What You Can See There The museum offers views of Shukkei-en from above … Read more
Shukkei-En is a wonderful garden to feel peace and enjoy nature. This downtown park is a recreation of the garden that existed on the site before the atomic blast. What You Can See There Shukkei-en is itself a small-scale recreation of West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Shukkei-en means “contracted view,” and the garden was designed … Read more
For a completely different taste of Hiroshima, the Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium is a newly completed baseball stadium. Baseball games are quite a different and amazing experience in Japan. What you Can See There Home to the Hiroshima Carps, the Zoom Zoom stadium hosts lively games. Games are rarely sold out but still have a … Read more
The castle grounds were used as army barracks during the war, making it a target for US forces. What remained of the castle (already reduced after the Meiji Restoration) was destroyed in the atomic blast. What You Can See There Today’s castle is a recreation built in 1958. What sets it apart from other recreated … Read more
Most people that go to Hiroshima have plans to visit the Peace Park and Museum. Why would you go to The Former Bank of Japan in Hiroshima? Standing only 380 meters away from where the atomic bomb blast went off, it survived and still holds strong today. What You Can See There From the outside, the … Read more
After a visit to the somber Hiroshima Memorial Museum, the Peace Memorial Park is a literal breath of fresh air. The Park was designed as a prayer for the victims of the atomic blast. What to See There The most iconic monument in the park, the A-Bomb Dome stands strong, providing testament to what happened … Read more
Visiting the Peace Memorial Park, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome is not easy, but it is absolutely essential. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: A Must-Visit Site No matter what your opinion on nuclear weapons or the war is, the Museum will challenge you. Be aware that you will likely find the … Read more
Itsukushima, or more commonly known as Miyajima, is home to a giant torii gate which is a world heritage site. It is ranked as one of the three best views in Japan. Miyajima: The Sacred Island Filled with History, Good Food, and Friendly Deer While there are no amusement parks or high-tech attractions on … Read more