How to Spend 2 Days in HIROSHIMA - Japan Travel Itinerary

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   Itsukushima Shrine

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

   Visit at 8 a.m. rather than after 10 a.m. to avoid crowds. At low tide you can walk to the gate and see its tree-trunk pillars.

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   Miyajima

   🚆 Day trip · Hatsukaichi

   Spend a night on the island or stay in Miyajimaguchi (about ¥3,000) to arrive by 6:30 a.m. and see both tides.

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   Atomic Bomb Dome

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   One of the few structures left standing near the hypocenter of the August 6, 1945 blast.

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   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

   🌳 Park · Naka-ku

   A ferry runs directly from the park to Miyajima, the most time-efficient way to see both in one day.

5. 2:48

   Miyajima Ropeway

   🚡 Activity · Miyajima · brief mention

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   Kure

   🚆 Day trip · Kure

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   Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)

   🏛️ Museum · Kure

   Also has an interactive 'fuwa fuwa' basket challenge among its exhibits.

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   Okonomimura

   🍴 Restaurant · Shintenchi

   Recommended as the best okonomiyaki experience in the city. A side of scallops pairs well with the noodle pancake.

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   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Naka-ku

   Expect to be deeply moved, and allow time afterwards to clear your head.

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    Hiroshima Castle

    🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku · brief mention

    About a 20-minute walk from the Peace Park, good for clearing your head after the museum.

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    Onomichi

    🚆 Day trip · Onomichi · brief mention

12. 9:39

    Shimanami Kaido

    🚡 Activity · Onomichi

    Bikes rent for ¥1,000 a day. Reach Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge by sunset for the best Inland Sea view.

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    Okunoshima (Rabbit Island)

    🚆 Day trip · Takehara

    Reachable as a detour while cycling, or by ferry from the mainland for a more relaxed trip.