The BEST things to do in Hiroshima: 1 day itinerary | Japan Travel Vlog

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1. 1:07

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Naka-ku

   During Golden Week the entry queue was about 1.5 hours; may not suit small kids due to graphic content.

2. 1:07

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

   🌳 Park · Naka-ku

   Hosted the 45th Hiroshima Flower Festival displays during Golden Week; museum plus park can take up to 5 hours.

3. 3:34

   Atomic Bomb Dome

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   The city has decided to preserve it indefinitely in its post-blast 1945 state.

4. 5:30

   Hiroshima Castle

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   Entry costs 370 yen; the moat has some of the most vibrant koi in Japan, and costumed samurai/ninjas pose for photos.

5. 9:10

   Shukkeien Garden

   🌳 Park · Naka-ku

   Koi food costs 100 yen a bag from an honesty box; entry was free during Golden Week and matcha is served near the entrance.

6. 16:56

   Okonomimura

   🍴 Restaurant · Shintenchi

   Rated the number two thing to do after Peace Park; looks better at night but quieter by day, and closes around 9 p.m.

7. 19:59

   Miyajima

   🚆 Day trip · Hatsukaichi · brief mention