Things to do in Hiroshima Japan / Street Food in Miyajima / Travel Itinerary
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Hiroshima Castle
Historic site · Naka-ku
Adult admission is 370 yen, and there are no elevators. Don't miss the katana you can actually hold.
Shukkeien Garden
Park · Naka-ku
Adult admission is 260 yen, and fish food to feed the koi costs 100 yen. Allow about an hour.
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Shopping · Minami-ku · brief mention
Hattendo
Shopping · Minami-ku
Custard is the top seller and custard with whipped cream is second. The small size makes it easy to try several flavors.
Bakudanya
Restaurant · Minami-ku
It's rare to find a place serving both shirunashi tantanmen and Hiroshima tsukemen.
Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine
Temple · Higashi-ku
Behind the main hall, 500 steps lined with about 120 torii gates climb to the mountaintop in 15–30 minutes.
Okonomimonogatari Ekimae Hiroba
Restaurant · Minami-ku
Nagarekawa
Neighborhood · Naka-ku
Take the streetcar from Hiroshima Station; downtown stops are about 10 minutes away.
Okonomiyaki Mitchan
Restaurant · Naka-ku
Arrive about 20 minutes before opening, since weekend waits can exceed an hour. Each person must order at least one dish.
Atomic Bomb Dome
Historic site · Naka-ku
About 15 minutes by streetcar from Hiroshima Station, right in front of the stop.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Park · Naka-ku
Orizuru Tower
Landmark · Naka-ku
Admission is 2,200 yen. Fold origami cranes on the 12th floor, then ride the slide down to the 1st floor.
Onomichi
Day trip · Onomichi
About 1 hour from Hiroshima by shinkansen and train, or 1.5 hours by local train.
Shimanami Kaido
Activity · Onomichi
Bikes rent for 3,000 yen, e-bikes for 4,000 yen. Reserve e-bikes online and leave luggage in a station locker.
Mukaishima
Neighborhood · Onomichi
Take the 5-minute ferry from near Onomichi Station rather than the narrow bridge roads.
Innoshima Bridge
Landmark · Mukaishima
About an hour's ride from Mukaishima over the mountains, best for confident cyclists.
Goto Kosen Inryosui Kojo
Cafe · Mukaishima
The lemon soda is the most popular, slightly tart but sweet, and ideal after cycling.
Ushio Chocolatl
Cafe · Mukaishima
The spiced cocoa milk, made with cocoa beans, spiced syrup and milk, is the standout.
Kure
Day trip · Kure
Kure Harbor Battleship Cruise
Activity · Kure
The fare is 1,700 yen with no reservation needed. The boat rocks, so skip it if prone to seasickness.
JMSDF Kure Museum (Tetsu no Kujira-kan)
Museum · Kure
The 1st-floor cafe serves a limited-quantity curry with submarine-shaped rice.
Miyajima
Day trip · Hatsukaichi
The round-trip ferry is 500 yen, or take a direct 2,300 yen boat from the Atomic Bomb Dome. Shops close around 5–6 pm.
Itsukushima Shrine
Temple · Miyajima
Admission is 300 yen. Arrive between 10 am and 1 pm to see it before shops close.
Grand Torii of Itsukushima Shrine
Landmark · Miyajima
At low tide it is possible to walk out close to the gate.
Rilakkuma Sabo
Shopping · Miyajima
The momiji manju is filled with smooth koshian red bean paste, not too sweet.
Momijido
Street food · Miyajima
Anagomeshi Ueno
Restaurant · Miyajimaguchi
Weekend waits can top 2 hours, but bento can be bought without waiting.
