10 classic sights in Hiroshima
The top 3 according to 11 votes from people: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · Mount Misen · Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima). (Updated May 31, 2025.)
Centred on its two World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine: the Hiroshima sights recommended by travel agencies and local media.
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Top 10
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Museum documenting the reality of the bombing, in the Peace Memorial Park.
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2
Mount Misen
Miyajima's highest peak, reached by ropeway, with views over the Seto Inland Sea.
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Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)
World Heritage shrine known for its great torii standing in the sea.
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Hiroshima Castle
The 'Carp Castle' built by Mōri Terumoto; the keep is a reconstruction.
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Orizuru Tower
Observation deck overlooking the Atomic Bomb Dome, with a wall of paper cranes.
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6
Yamato Museum (Kure)
Maritime museum with a 1:10 model of the battleship Yamato.
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7
Tomonoura
Scenic port town retaining its Edo-period atmosphere.
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Atomic Bomb Dome
World Heritage ruin bearing witness to the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945.
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9
Shukkeien Garden
Feudal lord's garden created in 1620.
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10
Okonomimura
Building packed with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki stalls.
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11
Onomichi
Town of slopes and temples, starting point of the Shimanami Kaidō.
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12
Ōkunoshima
'Rabbit Island', home to many wild rabbits.
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Comments (3)
宮島の大鳥居、満潮時に見ると本当に海に浮かんでいるようです。
原爆ドームと資料館、一度は行くべき場所です。
お好み村で広島風お好み焼き、そば入りが最高！