Walking through the bustling streets feels like moving through a resilient spirit that has transformed grief into vibrant community life, where every cafe and park hums with quiet determination. This is not just a memorial site but a thriving urban hub that actively champions reconciliation, inviting visitors to witness how history can be honored through living, breathing hope and modern vitality.
Do Hiroshima the way locals do: start slow at Outdoor Park 広島バーベキュー, eat where the regulars do at Okonomimura, let the evening run long at BAR CAT'S.
Top things to do in Hiroshima Ranked by rating and review volume. These earn their hype. Booking links may earn Roam a commission, at no cost to you.
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Atomic Bomb Dome
tourist_attraction, point_of_interest · ★ 4.7 (34,337 reviews)
Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.
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Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Park · ★ 4.7 (30,261 reviews)
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Museum · ★ 4.7 (29,689 reviews)
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.
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Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Museum · ★ 4.4 (16,765 reviews)
Naval-themed museum featuring a huge model of the battleship Yamato, plus torpedoes.
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Hiroshima Castle
Castle · ★ 4.2 (18,061 reviews)
Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.
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Shukkeien Garden
Garden · ★ 4.5 (8,795 reviews)
Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees.
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Miyajima Public Aquarium
Aquarium · ★ 4.2 (5,700 reviews)
Compact, family-friendly aquarium with whale tanks, penguin pools, sea lion shows & a picnic area.
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Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Museum · ★ 4.7 (1,885 reviews)
Memorial to atomic bomb victims, featuring memoirs, belongings & a hall for quiet reflection.
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Hiroshima Museum of Art
Art museum · ★ 4.4 (2,844 reviews)
Museum showcasing European impressionist & modern Japanese art, plus a quiet courtyard.
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Children's Peace Monument
Sculpture · ★ 4.7 (1,507 reviews)
Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes.
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Okonomimura
Japanese Restaurant · ★ 4.3 (8,870 reviews)
Sprawling food hall featuring multiple booths selling okonomiyaki savory pancakes.
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餃子のかっちゃん 流川店
Izakaya Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (2,663 reviews)
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Nagataya
Japanese Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (3,375 reviews)
Well-known restaurant specializing in okonomiyaki, with vegan & vegetarian options.
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GYUMON Hiroshima
Halal Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (1,363 reviews)
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Momiji-Tei
Japanese Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (1,691 reviews)
Intimate manga-themed eatery serving traditional noodle dishes, as well as beer & sake.
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Okkundou Mazemen
Noodle Shop · ★ 4.6 (1,458 reviews)
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Parco della Pace
Pizza Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (947 reviews)
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Kaki-hiyokkoshoten Kanayamacho
Izakaya Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (1,045 reviews)
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Atomic Bomb Dome
tourist_attraction, point_of_interest · ★ 4.7 (34,337 reviews)
Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.
Check tours & tickets 20
Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Park · ★ 4.7 (30,261 reviews)
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.
Check tours & tickets 21
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Museum · ★ 4.7 (29,689 reviews)
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.
Check tours & tickets 22
Hiroshima Castle
Castle · ★ 4.2 (18,061 reviews)
Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.
Check tours & tickets 23
Shukkeien Garden
Garden · ★ 4.5 (8,795 reviews)
Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees.
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Okonomimura
Japanese Restaurant · ★ 4.3 (8,870 reviews)
Sprawling food hall featuring multiple booths selling okonomiyaki savory pancakes.
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Outdoor Park 広島バーベキュー
Barbecue area · ★ 4.9 (855 reviews)
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Ujina Pier Park
Park · ★ 4 (947 reviews)
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Motoujina Park
Park · ★ 4.1 (481 reviews)
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Karuga Seaside Park
Park · ★ 4.1 (391 reviews)
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Misen Mountain Trail - Momijidani Course
Hiking Area · ★ 4.4 (229 reviews)
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BAR CAT'S
Bar · ★ 4.9 (499 reviews)
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LAGOON HIROSHIMA
Night Club · ★ 4.6 (601 reviews)
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ENTERTAINMENT SOUND BAR 111
Bar · ★ 4.9 (395 reviews)
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Bar Alegre
Bar · ★ 4.8 (360 reviews)
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