The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku

May 19, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県, Hiroshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Hiroshima. It has a population of around 2.8 million.
Restaurants in Hiroshima Prefecture

1. Itsukushima Shrine

1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 829-44-2020 http://www.itsukushimajinja.jp/
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 3,503 reviews

Itsukushima Shrine

The famous shrine built on stilts with its torii gate set in the sea.

Reviewed By Sparkie09 - Goa, India

Was such an experience visiting this shrine in Miyajima...walking through the path and an old gate and the sight of the floating Tori gate in the sea and the temple itself on stilts...to beat the high tides.

2. Atomic Bomb Dome

1-10 Otemachi Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 82-242-7831 [email protected] https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/english/9742.html
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 5,989 reviews

Atomic Bomb Dome

This skeleton of a building is all that remains in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on August 6, 1945, and serves as a symbol of both the horrors of atomic war and the hope for world peace.

Reviewed By Livetotravel747 - Coombabah, Australia

The Atomic Bomb Dome is a well maintained piece of history that should be visited by everyone. It is preserved also for future generations. Words cannot describe this place, just have to go for yourself

3. Miyajima

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi 738-8501 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 829-30-9141 http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 4,815 reviews

Miyajima

Scenic site that includes the Itsukushima Shrine, Otorii Gate and visit to Mt. Misen.

Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States

It is nearly impossible to humanly describe the magnitude of what fascinating Miyajima island can offer - one has to experience it first hand. Definitely should be at the top of the list of any visit to Hiroshima. Please plan ahead as you would need a minimum of at least half a day as it should be enjoyed in a unhurried manner. It just seems that time slowed down on the island. If you can, go early and stay late. The island itself is amazingly explorable. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. The buildings, especially the Itsukushima Shine with its gigantic ‘floating’ torii gate and nearby temples and pagodas have beautiful architectures that blends into the natural surroundings of sea, lush forests, and the misty Mount Misen. Wild and friendly deers roam its street freely. The residents of Miyajima were super friendly. Miyajima’s quaint town is filled with rustic buildings of shops and restaurants. Seafood served in the restaurants were delicious especially the grilled oysters freshly harvested in local waters. There are also some very scenic (potentially challenging) hiking trails up Mt Misen. If time is of the essence, and you are not able to hike the entire elevation of Mt Misen, take the ropeway up to near the top and then hike the rest of the way to the summit for some spell binding views at 1755 feet.

4. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-0811 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 82-504-2390 [email protected] http://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/www/contents/1483699383190/index.html
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 3,666 reviews

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Reviewed By Komator - Barcelona, Spain

The Peace Memorial park is an area where you can walk and remember the horrors of the war by seeing several points: Genbaku Dome, Eternal Flame of Peace, Peace Flame or the Children's Peace Monument. Memories come and it's a good moment to think about what we have done (and still do) as a society.

5. Saikokuji Temple

29-27 Nishikubocho, Onomichi 722-0044 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 848-37-0321 http://www.saikokuji.jp/index.htm
Excellent
33%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Saikokuji Temple

6. Former Naval Academy

Edashimacho, Etajima 737-2101 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 823-42-1211 http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/onemss/
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Former Naval Academy

7. Ombashi

Tojocho Taishakumido, Shobara 729-5244 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 847-89-3330 http://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/soshiki/97/onbashi-bridge.html
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Ombashi

8. Daishoin Temple

210 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0592 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 829-44-0111 http://daisho-in.com/
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 596 reviews

Daishoin Temple

Reviewed By HarryTours_Official - Cologne, Germany

What I like about Japanese religion and its places of worship is that they treat them serious. In terms of cleanliness, architectural beauty and uniqueness of style and craftsmanship are they really wondrous sights to behold and therefore always worth a visit. Then again they don't seem to dogmatic about it and don't try to convert you every step along the way. Same goes for Daishoin temple, which was a spectacular sight in fall colors and, by the way, made for some of our best photos taken during our Japan trip. Absolute pleasure this place!

9. Fukuzen-ji Temple

2 Tomochotomo, Fukuyama 720-0201 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 84-982-2705 http://www.fukuyama-kanko.com/travel/tourist/detail.php?id=23
Excellent
40%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Fukuzen-ji Temple

Reviewed By smsadat - Hiroshima, Japan

This is an old temple with a magnificent view of the sea and you can see the islands by sitting there from its hall. I think this a breathtaking view from its hall for passing some lazy times. There is a small souvenir shop in the temple. We also see a small exhibition of group photographs of the Shoguns at the end of the Tokugawa period. Our guide explains everything in the inside of the temple. This is also used for resting place for Korean correspondent during the Edo period, as per I remember from my guide.

10. Abuto Kannon (Bandai-ji Temple Kannondo)

1427-1 Numakumacho Notohara, Fukuyama 720-0312 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 84-987-3862 http://www.fukuyama-kanko.com/travel/tourist/detail.php?id=29
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Abuto Kannon (Bandai-ji Temple Kannondo)

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