48 Hours in Hiroshima ⛩️ 8 Things to do in Japan's Legendary City

10 places in this vlog

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1. 0:55

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Naka-ku

   Called the one place above all others to visit in Hiroshima.

2. 1:21

   Atomic Bomb Dome

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   The bomb detonated about 600 m up, missing its intended target, a T-junction at a nearby bridge.

3. 1:56

   Orizuru Tower

   🏢 Landmark · Naka-ku

   The crane wall held about 950,000 cranes and is emptied at roughly 1.2 million; a rooftop cocktail bar offers night views.

4. 6:48

   Okonomiyaki Mitchan

   🍴 Restaurant · Naka-ku

   The branch in Orizuru Tower is one of the busiest; the crispy noodles are the highlight.

5. 10:12

   Hiroshima Castle

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   A eucalyptus tree just 740 m from the hypocenter survived the bombing and still stands on the grounds.

6. 11:21

   Miyajima

   🚆 Day trip · Hatsukaichi

   Staying overnight is recommended over a rushed day trip; deer will raid campers' luggage.

7. 16:45

   Giant Rice Scoop (O-shakushi)

   🏢 Landmark · Miyajima

   A little-known viewing deck upstairs gives one of the best views over the island, shrine and beachfront.

8. 18:18

   Daisho-in Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

   Over 2,000 steps lead toward the summit, said to hold an eternal flame.

9. 19:52

   Henjokutsu Cave

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

   Said to grant the blessings of all 88 Shikoku temples in one visit, a pilgrimage speedrun.

10. 20:14

    Itsukushima Shrine

    ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

    Recently finished a three-year renovation repairing termite, seawater and coin damage; it looks best at high tide.