Matsuyama Airport 4 hr 17
Atomic Bomb Dome (53 min)
Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII. Senjokaku Pavilion (5 min)
Wooden Momoyama-period shrine commissioned by samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi, overlooking the sea. Momijidani Park (13 min)
Tranquil park with hundreds of maple trees, known for fall colors, plus a traditional inn & eatery. Shukkeien (1 hr 4)
Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees. Okonomimura (1 hr 11) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (55 min)
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks. Hiroshima Castle (1 hr 2)
Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views. Itsukushima Shrine (5 min)
Venerable 16th-century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that floats at high tide. Miyajima Public Aquarium (14 min)
Compact, family-friendly aquarium with whale tanks, penguin pools, sea lion shows & a picnic area. Mount Misen (28 min)
Paths & cable car rides lead up to this mountain peak with views that stretch as far as Hiroshima. Hiroshima Botanical Garden (55 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring seasonal flowers, a tropical greenhouse & an orchid exhibit. Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima (52 min)
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954. Kintai Bridge (1 hr 9)
200-meter wooden span comprising 5 arches with ornate timberwork, dating to 1673 & since rebuilt. Daiganji (11 min)
Intimate, traditional temple from the 1200s, with several statues of the Buddha & goddess Benzaiten. Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate (Temporarily Under Construction) (7 min)
One of Japan's most revered sites, this ancient Shinto shrine seems to float on water at high tide. | 
