Matsuyama Airport 3 hr 40
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (33 min)
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks. Daishoin (50 min)
Venerable Buddhist temple complex, founded in 806 CE, with many halls & carved stone images. Momijidani Park (48 min)
Tranquil park with hundreds of maple trees, known for fall colors, plus a traditional inn & eatery. Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate (Temporarily Under Construction) (48 min)
One of Japan's most revered sites, this ancient Shinto shrine seems to float on water at high tide. Mount Misen (1 hr 9)
Paths & cable car rides lead up to this mountain peak with views that stretch as far as Hiroshima. Miyajima Omotesandō Shōtengai (Kiyomori-dōri) (47 min)
Lively stretch lined with souvenir shops & street-food stalls serving dishes like grilled oysters. Daiganji (50 min)
Intimate, traditional temple from the 1200s, with several statues of the Buddha & goddess Benzaiten. Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima (32 min)
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954. Benimansaku-no-yu (7 min)
Hot spring facility overlooking the strait with indoor & outdoor baths, a terrace & a restaurant. Itsukushima Shrine (48 min)
Venerable 16th-century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that floats at high tide. Senjokaku Pavilion (47 min)
Wooden Momoyama-period shrine commissioned by samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi, overlooking the sea. Tsutsumigaura Nature Park (48 min)
Coastal green space with campgrounds, beaches, walking & cycling paths & deer spotting. Miyajima Public Aquarium (51 min)
Compact, family-friendly aquarium with whale tanks, penguin pools, sea lion shows & a picnic area. Kintai Bridge (27 min)
200-meter wooden span comprising 5 arches with ornate timberwork, dating to 1673 & since rebuilt. Iwakuni Castle (28 min)
Striking, 4-story castle known for its scenic mountain views & samurai sword exhibits. | 
