Hiroshima Prefecture independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
游侠半仙:“I came to Hiroshima specifically to see the site of the atomic bomb explosion. Due to the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the tram from the train station to the memorial park was closed halfway and no traffic was allowed. I got off the tram and walked underground to a nearby area. The memorial park was completely closed and I had to leave with regret.”
华盛顿🐯:“Miyajima has been known as the "Island of Gods" since ancient times. In the Heian period, Taira no Kiyomori built the famous Itsukushima Shrine here, making it an extraordinary holy place for Japanese Shintoism. Miyajima is one of the "Three Best in Japan" and was selected as a World Cultural Heritage in 1996. ① Itsukushima Shrine is not only a classic symbol of Japan, but also a masterpiece of human architectural history. It constructs a grand divine space with vast fields such as oceans and mountains. It worships the natural world as a god, a mountain, a forest, and even a boulder. Miyajima is a manifestation of this primitive belief in the mountains. Itsukushima Shrine boldly built its temple in the style of the palace-style residence of the Heian period as an architectural style. The gorgeous corridor connects 6 national treasure buildings and 11 important cultural property buildings. It is the most beautiful shrine in Japan. ③ Big Torii
When the tide is high, Itsukushima Shrine and the Big Torii seem to float on the sea, sacred and inviolable; when the tide is low, the foundation and mudflats of the shrine will be exposed, and you can approach the Torii and watch it up close.
The Big Torii is 16 meters high, and the main pillars are made of camphor wood, which has natural corrosion resistance and is not easy to rot even underwater.
When the tide is low, you can walk on the Big Torii, where you can throw coins for blessings and draw lots. You can draw lots for 100 yen to see your recent fortune. Itsukushima Shrine is still very beautiful from the Big Torii.
"Miyajima" There are spirits between the mountains and the sea. In addition to Nara, there are deer everywhere in Miyajima. They are different from those in Nara, and people feed them less because there are no deer biscuits sold here. They are generally gentle, and the "local bully atmosphere" is not very obvious.”
M25***40:“Given that it is one of the specialities of the area we had to try it. The small restaurant always seems to have a wait but it is worth it. The only negatives would be the language barrier if you are an English speaker and it is a bit chilly inside with a rush of cold air every time someone leaves the restaurant.”
西红柿子wyh:“The atmosphere inside the restaurant is calm and you can see the Peace Park from the window. It would be great during the cherry blossom season. The oyster set includes steamed oysters, fried oysters and shaved rice. It's delicious.”
老王1954:“A great local western restaurant with a nice environment and exquisite dishes. The beef is their signature dish. The raw beef tastes very subtle and sour, but it doesn't feel raw. They say it's beef sent to Albert from Japan! The color is very tempting!”
M25***40:“The decoration of the restaurant looks ordinary from the outside, but it feels very comfortable after entering, and there is a lot of private space, and the dining environment is very good! The taste of the dishes is very good and it is very impressive! Looking forward to visiting next time”