Hiroshima today is a city transformed, but it’s known for harrowing history. The Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum are very important for everybody to experience… but I didn’t expect to find so much fun on my city tour.
From tasty Okonomiyaki to craft breweries and rooftop bars. Hiroshima in 2019 is a really vibrant, modern place. But it also owns it’s history, presented best by the story of Sadako Sasaki.
This is my Hiroshima travel video, that I hope captures my thoughts and feelings of the place.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum – 0:40
Somewhere that everyone should visit in their lifetime. A poignant reflection on the bomb blast through interactive exits and artefacts.
Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) – 1:00
The former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall is one of the few ruins left standing from the blast. It is now a centrepiece of the peace park and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
Peace Memorial Park – 1:19
A beautiful place to visit, dedicated to the victims of the bomb. Very peaceful with several museums, memorials and art installations.
Hiroshima Trams – 1:37
The vintage trams have been a feature of the city since long before the bombing. They are still the best way to get around the city.
Orizuru Tower Hiroshima – 1:43
The best rooftop bar and viewpoint I visited in Japan, located right next to the Atomic Bomb Dome. A beautiful and modern design with several floors and interactive exhibits. It’s a great place to come with kids to learn about the history and a great spot to drink and unwind. You can also get down the building through a series of slides – lots of fun! There is a ¥1000 JPY entrance fee for tourists.
Okonomoyaki – 1:47
A savoury Japanese pancake and a native speciality dish of Hiroshima. Nagataya is a great restaurant to try it for the first time, but get there early – there’s always a queue!
Miyajima Ferry – 2:07
¥180 JPY for a one way trip, there is also a dedicated JR Line Ferry for anybody with a rail pass.
Itsukushima Shrine – 2:15
One of the most famous Torii gates/shrines in Japan. Partially submerged by water at high tide. You can view it from the land or take a boat through it.
Miyajima Brewery – 2:33
A great little stop for craft beer lovers on the Main Street on Miyajima island.
Hiroshima Carps – 2:35
The loudest and proudest baseball fans in the country! They play at the Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium. You can buy tickets at the stadium box office or from 711, Family Mart and Lawson.
Hiroshima Arcades – 2:48
There are a couple of Taito Stations in the city, which are good fun as always!
Paper Crane Memorial – 4:12
At the Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, you can make your own paper cranes to drop into the memorial on the 10th floor.
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