Things to do in Hatsukaichi

Thoughtfully preserved as reminder that the tragedy should never happen again. A true dedication to the families and community that was destroyed.

Experience Hiroshima's heart and history in one powerful spot: the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome. This site sits at the center of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park—a must-see for everyone interested in world history 🌏 The dome, a haunting but beautiful ruin against a sunny sky, is open to visitors all day, year-round.Must-See in Hiroshima City:Atomic Bomb Dome (1-10 Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0051, Japan) Practical Tips:- The entire Peace Memorial Park is walkable and free, so bring comfy shoes.- Getting around Hiroshima is super easy with the streetcar network—just swipe an IC card straight from the airport or main station.- Try local okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) at a spot near Hondori Street for lunch afterwards.- There’s no entrance fee to the Dome, but consider a donation at the Peace Museum nearby for upkeep and education.Final Thoughts:No matter when you visit, pack respect and a little time for quiet reflection. Hiroshima’s story stays with you.

When I was on a business trip to Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, I took a train to near Miyajima and then took a ferry across. For lunch, I had the local specialty conger eel rice and a beer, then strolled over to the aquarium. As the sun gradually sank, I spent some time relaxing watching the sunset and the torii gates. On the way home, I had a few fried oysters and a beer, and it was a rare experience to watch the sun slowly sink.

The Miyajima Torii in Japan is the Torii of Itsukushima Shrine. It is a national important cultural property. It is about 16.6m high and weighs about 60 tons. The cypress roof is 24.2m long. The main column has a circumference of 9.9m and is made of natural nanmu. The current Torii was rebuilt in 1875, and it is the eighth generation since the Heian period. The upper beam is hollow, and it is filled with fist-sized stones totaling 7 tons, so it can stand in the ocean current without falling.

Daisho-in is the oldest temple in Miyajima. I often visit Daisho-in. I go to Miyajima just for this place. When I was undergoing cancer treatment, I wore a skin amulet I bought here, and they also blessed me during my surgery. I'm feeling much better now✨ With that in mind, I visit this temple whenever I have something. It is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi "Kukai" and is said to be the oldest temple in Miyajima. It has been worshiped by successive powerful people such as the Ashikaga Shogunate, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Ito Hirobumi, and it is also famous for Toyotomi Hideyoshi rebuilding the prayer hall and donating the guardian Buddha statue, Namikiri Fudo Myo-o. It also has deep ties with the Imperial family, and the main hall was built by Emperor Toba, and Emperor Meiji apparently stayed at Daisho-in during his visits. ① On the stairs leading up to Daisho-in Temple, there is a Tibetan Buddhist tool called a Tenkyoki Manisha, which is said to have the same merit as chanting a sutra the number of times it is turned. I always turn it like crazy as I go up the stairs. lol ② Imperial Hall: The principal image is the "Nenjibutsu" (a Buddhist statue of the Buddha) that Toyotomi Hideyoshi prayed for victory and safety at sea, which was donated after unifying the country, and there are 100 and 1,000 wooden carved Fudo. You really feel like you're being watched when you enter here. ③ Put a powder called Henjokutsu Nukuko on your hands and pray. It's so fragrant that you can't get rid of it lol. The principal images of the 88 Shikoku temples are enshrined here, and sand from each of the 88 Shikoku temples is buried inside. It is said that if you step on the sand, you will receive the same benefits as if you had made the pilgrimage to the Shikoku temples. Here is the first image. You're sure to take some great photos❤️ ◤￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣◥Daisho-in Temple Address: 210 Takimachi, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 739-0524 Business Hours: 8:00-17:00 Closed: Open all year round◣＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿◢✼••┈┈••✼ ┈┈••✼ ┈┈••✼ ┈┈••✼ ┈┈••✼

From the exterior, Qianji Pavilion is very simple. It is a huge wooden Japanese temple. But after entering, you can see a little Seto Sea, set off by cherry blossoms, with a sense of tranquility and distance, you can rest and see.

The climate here is pleasant and the environment is beautiful. It is suitable for a family to come and relax. The transportation is good and the shop owners are very welcoming. I will come again next time. If I have time, I can also come and watch a movie. . . .

Mishan is located behind Itsukushima Shrine and is a World Natural Heritage. Walking from the shrine to Misan, you will pass by a delicious shopping street and a beautiful forest road. There were a lot of people queuing up to take the cable car, but the signboards on both sides of the queuing were fun and not boring. The viewing platform after reaching the top of the mountain is very beautiful, allowing tourists to immediately see the beauty of Mishan. After walking through an ordinary mountain path, I was really serious about climbing. I would pass a few shrines first, and Zhu Yuyin was also quite unique. Finally, the scenery at the top of the mountain was vast, with green mountains and green water and tranquility. It takes one day to visit Misan and Itsukushima Shrine. The completely different beauty of the two places really made me feel a kind of peace of mind.

The monument represents a little girl reaching for a crane, which in Japan is a symbol of longevity and happiness. It is related to a true story of a little girl from Hiroshima who was only a few years old when the epidemic broke out and became very sick. She believed that if she made 1,000 paper cranes, she could be cured. It is very popular among children who decorate with cranes.

There are many places with five-story pagodas in Japan. This one on Miyajima is not a famous place, but the Senjokaku next door is very famous. It was built in the Hideyoshi era and is still a typical unfinished building. You can see the shadow of the five-story pagoda directly at the exit of Senjokaku. Because the pagoda is built on a small hill, it is still very conspicuous from a distance. Because it is well protected, you can't actually see that it has a long history. Starting from the small path next to the five-story pagoda, you can see small attractions such as the bearded pine, which is a small surprise that is worth the climb up the mountain.