Hiroshima Prefecture Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A mountainous landscape with large boulders, trees, and a clear view of distant mountains.
A busy urban street with tram tracks, modern buildings, and pedestrians.
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Popular cities in Hiroshima Prefecture

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Hiroshima
Known for Monuments, Museums and Historical
Gaze at memorials around the first city ever to be hit by a nuclear bomb or enjoy the art galleries, gardens and cuisine of the rebuilt, ultra-modern metropolis.

Reasons to visit

  • Namitakiji Onsen
  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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Onomichi
Known for Biking, Ports and Temples
Trip time! Discover the temples, island views and parks in Onomichi.

Reasons to visit

  • Senko-ji Temple
  • Innoshima Suigun Castle
  • Senkoji Park
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A coastal town with a prominent bell tower, lush greenery, and a clear view of the sea.
Fukuyama
Known for Castle, Islands and Zoo
Fukuyama awaits: its island views, zoo, temples and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Tomonoura Onsen
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Miyoshi
Known for Wineries, Natural parks and Art
Trip time! Discover the wineries, parks and art in Miyoshi.
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Shobara
Known for Mountains, Skiing and Golf
Explore Shobara: its mountain views, skiing, golf and more!
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Fuchu
Known for Nature, Natural parks and Monuments
Escape to Fuchu! Enjoy its natural setting and monuments.
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Stay near popular Hiroshima Prefecture attractions

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Itsukushima Shrine

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Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.
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