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Peace, layered okonomiyaki and a floating torii
Hiroshima carries the weight of 6 August 1945 and the grace of Miyajima's floating torii gate — two experiences 25 minutes apart by ferry that belong on any Japan trip.
TripFlow builds a day-by-day Hiroshima itinerary around your dates, interests and budget — real transport times between stops, named restaurants and a daily cost breakdown you can actually follow. The first two days are free to preview, and you can regenerate as many versions as you like before deciding anything.
Top things to do in Hiroshima
The experiences our Hiroshima itineraries build around — with realistic time for each.
Peace Memorial Park & Museum
Moving atomic bomb memorial — Genbaku Dome UNESCO site, paper crane monument, essential visit, ¥200 museum
Shukkei-en Garden
Historic miniature landscape garden — survived the bomb, traditional tea house, Carp River views
Hiroshima Castle
Reconstructed 1590s castle — museum of feudal Japan history, sweeping city views from top, ¥370
Okunoshima Rabbit Island
Small Seto Inland Sea island teeming with tame wild rabbits — feed gentle bunnies, beach views, ferry from Tadanoumi
Takehara Old Town
Edo-period merchant streets — "Little Kyoto" of Hiroshima, former salt/sake brewing center, uncrowded
Nagarekawa District
Hiroshima's local entertainment quarter — izakaya, bars, live music, where locals actually go at night
What to eat in Hiroshima
Real, named places that our Hiroshima itineraries slot into your days — no generic "local restaurant" advice.
- ·Okonomimura — Hiroshima Layered Okonomiyaki
- ·Kakifune Kanawa — Floating Oyster Restaurant
- ·Hassei — Hiroshima Tsukemen Dipping Noodles
- ·Aji no Taiyo — Anago Conger Eel Rice — Hiroshima specialty
- ·Sera Winery Restaurant — Local Wine & French-Japanese
- ·Sushidokoro Tsubaki — Premium Hiroshima Sushi
- ·Kakiya — Miyajima Oyster Restaurant
- ·Momiji Manju Stalls — Maple Leaf Cakes ¥100 each
What Hiroshima costs
Indicative daily budgets including accommodation, food and local transport.
Guesthouses, business hotels, local trains
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae — ¥5,500-8,000/night, station area
Guesthouse Roji — ¥4,000/night, near Peace Park
Comfortable hotels, some taxis, paid attractions
Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima — ¥15,000-22,000/night, central
Sera Bekkan — ¥20,000/night, traditional with Hiroshima cuisine
Ryokan, high-end hotels, kaiseki dinners
The Knot Hiroshima — ¥28,000+/night, rooftop bar, city views
Iwaso Ryokan Miyajima — ¥40,000+/night, on Miyajima island since 1854
When to go, and what to know
Practical Hiroshima advice before you lock in dates.
Best: March–May, October–November
Japan's peak seasons — cherry blossom, Golden Week, autumn foliage and New Year — sell out months ahead in Hiroshima. Travelling just outside those windows usually means lower prices and quieter sights.
- ✓Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is free and sobering — allow 2-3 hours.
- ✓Day-trip to Miyajima Island (Itsukushima) — 25min JR ferry; floating torii gate at high tide.
- ✓Try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (layered, not mixed) at Okonomimura.
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Hiroshima FAQ
Is the Hiroshima itinerary really free?
Yes. Every Hiroshima trip starts with a free 2-day preview — no account and no card needed. Unlocking the complete 2-day plan and a clean PDF is a one-time $2.75, or unlimited planning with an Insider Pass.
How many days do you need in Hiroshima?
We plan 2 days for Hiroshima by default — enough to cover the main sights without rushing. You can change the number of days in the planner above and regenerate as often as you like.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
The best time to visit is March–May, October–November. Hiroshima is busy in peak season, so book accommodation early if you are travelling then.
What should I eat in Hiroshima?
Our Hiroshima plans include real, named places — for example Okonomimura, Kakifune Kanawa, Hassei. Every day in the itinerary comes with specific restaurants rather than generic suggestions.
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