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Top Attractions in Hiroshima

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27 Listed places
4.3 average across 27 rated listings
Naka Ward โ€ข Minami Ward โ€ข ๏ผ‘ไธ็›ฎ1โˆ’10
Free public park admission; National Peace Memorial Hall free; Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum separately ticketed – Free outdoor viewing; no ticket required and the protected building interior is closed to visitors.
Popular Neighborhoods:
Naka Ward Minami Ward ๏ผ‘ไธ็›ฎ1โˆ’10 ๏ผ’๏ผ‘็•ช๏ผ‘ๅท Asaminami Ward

Numaji Transportation Museum

Asaminami Ward
Famous for: Hands-on transport exhibits, model vehicles, a two-floor futuristic city, and outdoor crazy bikes that children can ride

Hiroshima's Numaji Transportation Museum offers model vehicles, a two-floor futuristic city, and outdoor crazy bikes for kids in Asaminami Ward.

Families with young children Science enthusiasts Transport and train fans

Peace Memorial Park – Hiroshima

๏ผ‘ไธ็›ฎ1โˆ’10
Famous for: Commemorating Hiroshimaโ€™s atomic bombing through the Atomic Bomb Dome, victimsโ€™ memorials, paper cranes and peace education.

Explore Hiroshimaโ€™s Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Childrenโ€™s Peace Monument, with practical advice on access, timing and admission.

World War II history travelers Memorial architecture enthusiasts Reflective solo travelers

Rai Sanyo Historical Site Museum

Naka Ward
Famous for: Rai Sanyoโ€™s reconstructed historic room and exhibitions exploring his influence on Japanese history, poetry, and calligraphy.

Explore Rai Sanyoโ€™s reconstructed room, literary legacy, and changing history exhibitions in central Hiroshima, steps from the Fukuromachi tram stop.

Japanese history enthusiasts Calligraphy admirers Literary travelers

Ruins of Ninomaru of Hiroshima Castle

๏ผ’๏ผ‘็•ช๏ผ‘ๅท
Famous for: Reconstructed timber gates and defensive turrets surrounding Hiroshima Castleโ€™s compact second enclosure and surviving stone defenses.

Explore Hiroshima Castleโ€™s free Ninomaru enclosure, with reconstructed timber gates, defensive turrets, moat views, and surviving stone foundations.

Japanese castle enthusiasts Military history travelers Architecture photographers

Schmoe House

Naka Ward
Famous for: Preserving the story of Floyd Schmoe's volunteer housing project for Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors, plus local artifacts

Schmoe House in Eba, Hiroshima, honors Floyd Schmoe's postwar housing project for atomic bomb survivors. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9AM to 5PM.

History Buffs Culture Seekers Students

Shukkeien Garden

Naka Ward
Famous for: A 1620 Edo-period stroll garden with a koi pond, miniature landscapes, seasonal blossoms, and a tea rest house

Hiroshima's 1620 stroll garden by tea master Ueda Sลko: koi pond, arched bridges, seasonal blooms, and a tea rest house beside the…

History buffs photographers couples

WoodEgg OKONOMIYAKI MUSEUM

Shoko Center
Famous for: Telling the story of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and letting visitors cook their own, in a museum run by sauce maker Otafuku

Hiroshima's okonomiyaki museum by Otafuku in Nishi Ward: sauce-making history, regional styles, and a hands-on cooking session. Open weekdays 9 AM to…

Foodies History Buffs Families
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  • Naka Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Minami Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • ๏ผ‘ไธ็›ฎ1โˆ’10: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • ๏ผ’๏ผ‘็•ช๏ผ‘ๅท: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Asaminami Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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