3 Days in Hiroshima and Okayama on a Budget

10 places in this vlog

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1. 2:22

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

   🌳 Park · Naka-ku

   During sakura season it fills with hanami crowds even on a Tuesday afternoon, and it stays lively into the night.

2. 3:31

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Naka-ku

   Booking tickets online ahead of time lets you skip the entry line.

3. 4:53

   Hondori Shopping Street

   🛍️ Shopping · Naka-ku

   Described as the city's party central at night.

4. 11:50

   Miyajima

   🚆 Day trip · Hatsukaichi

   The island can be reached by tram and ferry from the Peace Park, and grilled oysters at the street stalls cost 600 yen.

5. 13:30

   Itsukushima Shrine

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

   Sit on the right side of the ferry for the best view of the torii; at low tide the gate is fully exposed.

6. 14:45

   Miyajima Ropeway

   🚡 Activity · Miyajima

   The ride costs around 1,100 yen and may be payable by IC card; it saves 1 to 1.5 hours of uphill walking.

7. 16:11

   Mount Misen

   🥾 Hike · Miyajima

   Riding the ropeway up and hiking down works well, though the descent is long and hard on the knees.

8. 19:04

   Reikado (Hall of the Eternal Flame)

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima · brief mention

   The kettle's water is said to have healing effects, and the hall is very smoky inside.

9. 20:48

   Daisho-in Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

   A good stop on the hike down from Mount Misen.

10. 23:35

    Hiroshima Castle

    🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku · brief mention