Culture & History

An invaluable historic museum that continues to convey the horrors of the atomic bomb

This World Heritage Site is a symbol of people’s prayers for world peace

A place for learning about the war and the atomic bomb, and for contemplating on peace

Hiroshima Castle is a resurrected National Treasure, restored splendidly

A national place of scenic beauty. This famous garden is rich in variation and can be enjoyed throughout the year.

This temple with more than 300 serenely standing stone Buddha statues, is located close to downtown Hiroshima

Omotesando Arcade is the main street of Itsukishima Shrine and the busiest area in Miyajima with all of the tourists.

Located on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, it is the foremost shrine of the Chugoku region. It is even visited by the local professional baseball team.

One of the many tourist spots in Onomichi that are on some of the Top 100 lists in Japan

The many displays including the 1/10th scale model of the battleship Yamato, pray for peace

Itsukushima Shrine and the Seto Inland Sea – A gorgeous view of a shrine “floating” in the sea

Takehara, which is known as the Little Kyoto of Aki (former name of Hiroshima), is a town that has retained its share of history