Hiroshima has a sad history but, the town has risen up from one of the worst tragedies in human history to becoming one of the best city that offers vibrant nightlife as well as beautiful scenery, entertainment and culture. While Mt. Haigamine offers one of Japan's most gorgeous city nightscape, you can eat Okonomiyaki at one of the many restaurants that open only after dusk at Okonomimura or walk along the lantern filled roads at Machiya Street. So after traveling around Hiroshima during the day, don't sleep just yet and make sure to check out these night spots as well.
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Mt. Haigamine
At an altitude of 737m, Mt. Haigamine has one of the top 3 great nightscapes in the Chugoku/Shikoku region where you can view the port and streets of Kure City. But the view can also be easily enjoyed from within the city, on a drive and during the climb up the mountain.
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Preserved District of Takehara
In 1982, it was given its special status by the nation. The oldest building was constructed in 1691, and actual buildings from the Edo, Meiji, Taisho and Showa Eras can be viewed here.
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Machiya Street
Machiya Street is a quiet yet popular street located behind Miyajima Omotesando Arcade. Retro modern cafés and galleries line the street which is also great for a walk at night when the paper-covered lanterns are lit up.
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Okonomimura
The popular Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with its distinct style of vegetables and noodles grilled together is represented by restaurants which have grouped together in one building as a famous spot. All of the shops vie with each other over their own individual style.
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Peace Boulevard
The 4km east-west boulevard cuts across the center of the city of Hiroshima and has been selected alongside Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park as one of the Top 100 urban views in Japan. Large scale events are also held on the street such as festivals and illumination.
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Kiri-no-Umi
The mysterious phenomenon known as Kiri-no-Umi (Sea of Fog) fills the center of Miyoshi City and its basin among the mountains. The view from the peak at sunrise attracts many visitors.
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