Matsuyama Airport 3 hr 27
Itsukushima Shrine (1 hr 12)
Venerable 16th-century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that floats at high tide. Hiroshima MOCA (6 min)
Sleek museum housing works by Japanese & international contemporary artists, plus a cafe & shop. Shukkeien (12 min)
Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees. Atomic Bomb Dome (18 min)
Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII. Hijiyama Park (5 min)
Green space with panoramic city views from atop a hill, a museum & seasonal cherry blossoms. Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima (10 min)
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (11 min)
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks. Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja (11 min)
Rebuilt in 1965, this large Shinto shrine is a popular destination for the Japanese New Year. Hiroshima Orizuru Tower (15 min)
Serene rooftop observation deck offering dramatic views of Hiroshima, plus a first-floor cafe. Hiroshima Museum of Art (9 min)
Museum showcasing European impressionist & modern Japanese art, plus a quiet courtyard. Hiroshima Castle (9 min)
Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views. Mount Misen (1 hr 33)
Paths & cable car rides lead up to this mountain peak with views that stretch as far as Hiroshima. Hiroshima Prefectural Museum (11 min)
Founded in 1968, the museum offers exhibits by regional artists & a garden, plus a shop & eatery. Children's Peace Monument (15 min)
Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes. Okonomimura (7 min) | 
