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Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima on TripAdvisor
Hiroshima, Japan
A visit to Hiroshima quite often begins with a stroll through Peace Memorial Park. In and around the area of the park are the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, and of course, the Atomi...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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6 Entertaining Fukuoka Attractions
Hiroshima, Japan
Looking for something a little different on your trip to Japan? Then in Fukuoka, you can find just that. A huge tower offering panoramic view of the city and seaside, both a marine and seaside park, a kabuki theater to enjoy traditional Japanese performan...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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3 Great Museums in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
No trip to Hiroshima would be complete without a visit to the incredibly named Wood Egg Okonomiyaki Museum, a great place to learn about this Japanese dish of batter and cabbage. So, if you are traveling around Hiroshima and fancy stopping by at a museum ...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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4 Amazing Transport Museums in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
From boats and cars, to electric railways, there are four very unique museums in Hiroshima, all with a slight emphasis on transportation. A trip to Hiroshima wouldn't be complete without learning everything there is to know about battleships, before takin...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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The 3 Best Mountains in Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima, Japan
If you are planning to get lost in the countryside during a trip to Hiroshima, then these three mountains offer fantastic hiking trails and stunning sights from a great height. Enjoy full panoramic views from the top of these amazing mountains: Mt. Haigam...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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3 Beautiful Gardens in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
If you are planning a trip to Hiroshima, then these three beautiful gardens are definitely worth adding to your itinerary. Flowers, natural landscapes, and moon viewing can be fully enjoyed, along with leisurely strolls and relaxation: Sankei-en (image b...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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5 Hiroshima Peace Related Sights
Hiroshima, Japan
From Hiroshima Peace Park, to a whole section of street dedicated to the past, Hiroshima features an array of peace related sights. These five attractions are here as a memory and reminder of a better world, one without the use of atomic bombs. Regardless...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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4 Stunning Hiroshima Shrines
Hiroshima, Japan
If you are looking to visit some of the most famous shrines in Hiroshima, then here are the four greatest. From Itsukushima Shrine, which sits in the sea, to a shrine built in the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, you can enjoy events and festivals throughout ...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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5 Awesome Hiroshima Temples
Hiroshima, Japan
A training temple for Zen Buddhism, a temple hidden deep within a valley, and a temple built on a mountain. If you are interested in the religious sites of Japan, then in Hiroshima there is a wide range of different temples that can be enjoyed on your sig...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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4 Areas to Shop and Dine in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
If you are looking to take advantage of a shopping and dining experience whilst you travel around Hiroshima, then these four streets are perhaps the most famous areas for all your food, drink, and souvenir needs. Enjoy a road packed with restaurants selli...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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4 Entertaining Hiroshima Attractions
Hiroshima, Japan
If you are looking for live entertainment, hands-on activities, or just a few sightseeing spots with a difference, then these four attractions in Hiroshima are for you. From a village of glass, a baseball stadium, loads of zebras, and a traditional crafts...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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Four Things to do on a Day Trip to Shimane
Hiroshima, Japan
To the north of Hiroshima sits Shimane Prefecture. An isolated area hidden behind mountains, and running along the sea, Shimane would make a great destination as you plan your trip to Japan. The highlights include a silver mine, the number one Japanese ga...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
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Hiroshima Tour Three Times in October 2019
Hiroshima, Japan
The First Group We visited Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine at the high tide. We could see extremely beautiful shrine covered with vermilion color, and five-storied pagoda. I picked up a couple who came from Kyoto at Hiroshima sta. First we visited Peac...
Hideo Y.
Dec 20, 2022
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The Reopening of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima, Japan
Four Regular Exhibits in the Museum Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum reopened On April 29 2017. Now the east building consists of four regular exhibits such as Introductory Exhibit，the dangers of Nuclear weapons, Hiroshima history, and the Outline of Ato...
Hideo Y.
Nov 03, 2022
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Itsukushima Shrine Introduction of World Culture Heritage as the history and architecture Importance
Hiroshima, Japan
I visited Itsukushima shrine twice in early this year. As you know, the shrine is located on Miyajima Island of Hiroshima.There are two very famous tour spots in Hiroshima prefecture that are Itsukishjima shrine and the Atom Bomb dome both registered as U...
Kashima H.
Sep 29, 2022
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Top 10 - Hiroshima Day Trip Ideas
Hiroshima, Japan
Heading west with a JR Pass (watch video)? One of the most attractive areas for tourists traveling across Japan is Hiroshima. A place of scenic beauty and a macabre past. We have selected the top ten sights in Hiroshima, so you can plan your perfect trip ...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 28, 2022
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Japanese Language
Hiroshima, Japan
旅 tabi / trip, travel The Japanese Language Around 130 million people speak Japanese, the ninth most widely spoken language in the world. Outside Japan itself, there are approximately 5 million people who speak Japanese with some degree of fluency - predo...
Hugh C.
Mar 03, 2021
Food & Drink
Momiji Manju - One of the Three Famous Foods in Miyajima
Hiroshima, Japan
There are three foods you can't miss in Miyajiama. 1. Momiji Manju, a Japanese sweet dumpling Momiji means a Japanese maple. The name came from its leaf shape. The original taste was only 'anko,' a sweet bean paste, but now its fillings counts over 30! Yo...
Michiru A.
Feb 28, 2021
Food & Drink
How to Combine Sake with Food
Hiroshima, Japan
What dishes does sake go well with? As with wine, a well-paired sake can really enhance the flavor of dishes. In fact, some have argued that it might work even better than wine, since sake contains much more 'umami', or the fifth flavor, a kind of savory ...
Mieke Aarsman
Feb 18, 2021