Hiroshima & Miyajima – Japan 2025
Join us on an unforgettable day as we travel from Osaka to Hiroshima on Japan’s famous Shinkansen bullet train—bento boxes in hand for the perfect breakfast-on-the-go! 🚄🍱 Our adventure begins with a visit to the powerful Atomic Bomb Dome, a haunting reminder of Hiroshima’s past, and continues through Peace Memorial Park, where we stop at the Children’s Peace Monument, surrounded by colorful paper cranes, and the Eternal Flame, which will burn until all nuclear weapons are gone. Inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, we experience moving exhibits that tell the story of August 6, 1945, and the people whose lives were forever changed.
Next, we enjoy a classic Hiroshima lunch—Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake layered with noodles, cabbage, and flavorful toppings. Then it’s off by ferry to the stunning Miyajima Island, famous for its “floating” torii gate and sacred atmosphere. 🏯
On the island, we feast on freshly grilled oysters, sweet momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes), chikuwa (fish cake on a stick), and refreshing matcha ice cream. 🍡🍦 We explore local shops, interact with the friendly free-roaming deer, and end our day at the breathtaking Itsukushima Shrine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site built over water, creating a magical reflection during high tide. 🌊⛩️
Don’t miss this mix of history, culture, food, and fun in one of Japan’s most meaningful and beautiful destinations!
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