10 BEST Things to do in Hiroshima Japan in 2026 🇯🇵

8 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 3:09

   Atomic Bomb Dome

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   Photos nearby show how the building looked before 1945; the city preserved it despite debate among survivors.

2. 4:11

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

   🌳 Park · Naka-ku

   The park is big, so exploring on foot or by bike are both good options depending on time.

3. 5:03

   Miyajima

   🚆 Day trip · Hatsukaichi

   Take a 30-40 min boat from Peace Park or train to Miyajimaguchi for a 10-min ferry; deer will try to grab snacks.

4. 6:40

   Hiroshima Castle

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   Walk the path outside the moat for nature and the best photos of the castle.

5. 7:28

   Shukkeien Garden

   🌳 Park · Naka-ku

   A loop of the garden takes only 20 to 30 minutes.

6. 8:26

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Naka-ku

   Adult entry is 200 yen and the audio guide headphones cost 400 yen; tickets can also be bought online.

7. 9:31

   Hondori Shopping Street

   🛍️ Shopping · Naka-ku

   Cars cross the arcade at points, with a stoplight partway along.

8. 10:13

   Okonomimura

   🍴 Restaurant · Shintenchi

   Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki arose from post-1945 food shortages, making it a local symbol of resilience.