Matsuyama Airport 3 hr 25
Hiroshima Castle (12 min) Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views. Hiroshima Orizuru Tower (9 min) Serene rooftop observation deck offering dramatic views of Hiroshima, plus a first-floor cafe. Hiroshima Museum of Art (11 min) Museum showcasing European impressionist & modern Japanese art, plus a quiet courtyard. Hiroshima Prefectural Museum (8 min) Founded in 1968, the museum offers exhibits by regional artists & a garden, plus a shop & eatery. Hiroshima MOCA (8 min) Sleek museum housing works by Japanese & international contemporary artists, plus a cafe & shop. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (11 min) Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks. Atomic Bomb Dome (9 min) Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII. Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja (13 min) Rebuilt in 1965, this large Shinto shrine is a popular destination for the Japanese New Year. Hijiyama Park (9 min) Green space with panoramic city views from atop a hill, a museum & seasonal cherry blossoms. Children's Peace Monument (10 min) Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes. Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima (9 min) Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954. Shukkeien (3 min) Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees. Okonomimura (11 min) Hiroshima Children's Museum (8 min) Children’s museum showcasing interactive science exhibits, model trains & a planetarium. Itsukushima Shrine (1 hr 16) Venerable 16th-century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that floats at high tide. |