Discovering Hiroshima in 2 Days

Day 1: Peace and History

Hiroshima, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at Okonomimura

Start your day with a delicious savory pancake at Okonomimura, a building filled with multiple floors of okonomiyaki restaurants.
Take a tram from your accommodation to Hatchobori Station. Walk 5 minutes to Okonomimura.
¥1000, 1 hour

10:00AM

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Pay your respects at the Peace Memorial Park, home to the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome and various memorials dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing.
Walk 10 minutes from Okonomimura to the park.
Free, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Tsuru

Enjoy a traditional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki for lunch at Tsuru, located near the Peace Memorial Park.
Walk 15 minutes from the park to Tsuru.
¥1500, 1 hour

2:00PM

Hiroshima Castle

Visit the historic Hiroshima Castle, reconstructed after the atomic bombing and offering panoramic views of the city.
Take a tram from Tsuru to Kamiyacho-Higashi Station. Walk 10 minutes to Hiroshima Castle.
¥370, 2 hours

5:00PM

Dinner at Denkosekka

Indulge in a kaiseki meal at Denkosekka, known for its elegant ambiance and traditional Japanese cuisine.
Take a tram from Hiroshima Castle to Hatchobori Station. Walk 3 minutes to Denkosekka.
¥5000, 2 hours
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Day 2: Island Serenity

Miyajima Island, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at Momiji Manju

Start your day with a freshly baked momiji manju, a maple leaf-shaped cake filled with various sweet fillings.
Take a train from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi Station, then a ferry to Miyajima Island.
¥500, 1 hour

10:00AM

Itsukushima Shrine

Explore the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, known for its floating torii gate and stunning views of the island.
Walk 10 minutes from the ferry terminal to Itsukushima Shrine.
¥300, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Kakiya

Savor fresh seafood dishes at Kakiya, offering a wide selection of grilled oysters and other local specialties.
Walk 5 minutes from Itsukushima Shrine to Kakiya.
¥2000, 1 hour

2:00PM

Mount Misen Hike

Embark on a hike up Mount Misen for breathtaking panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Start the hike from the foot of Mount Misen, accessible by ropeway or hiking trails.
¥1800 (round trip ropeway), 3 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Irori Sanzoku

Enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner at Irori Sanzoku, a cozy restaurant known for its warm hospitality and seasonal dishes.
Take the ferry back to Miyajimaguchi Station, then a train back to Hiroshima for dinner.
¥4000, 2 hours
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