Matsuyama Airport 3 hr 30
Shukkeien (34 min) Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees. Okonomimura (39 min) Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima (37 min) Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954. Hiroshima Museum of Art (39 min) Museum showcasing European impressionist & modern Japanese art, plus a quiet courtyard. Atomic Bomb Dome (40 min) Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII. 灰ヶ峰展望台 (34 min) Panoramic views & cherry blossoms are the highlight of this mountaintop observation deck. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Museum (11 min) Hiroshima Castle (39 min) Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views. Ondoo Bridge (16 min) Vivid red highway bridge across the Ondo strait, lined with seasonal blooms of pink & white azaleas. Mount Noro (51 min) Iconic mountain around Hiroshima, known for its well-regarded climbing, trekking & camping. Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum) (11 min) Naval-themed museum featuring a huge model of the battleship Yamato, plus torpedoes. Children's Peace Monument (39 min) Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (38 min) Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks. Shimo-kamagari Island (37 min) Tranquil island with traditional landscape gardens, unique museums, sandy beaches & shrines. |