2 Days in Hiroshima and Miyajima: History and a Floating Gate

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πŸ“ Hiroshima, JapanπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ History fans

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2Days
8Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£80-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two days: the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, Hiroshima Castle, and the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island. A thoughtful trip; allow time at the museum.

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Day by day

The Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome against a clear blue sky, symbolizing peace and history.
1

Peace Memorial

09:00

Peace Memorial Park and Museum

A moving museum on the 1945 atomic bombing.

πŸ“ Naka⏱ 2.5 hoursπŸ’· ~Β₯200
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12:30

Okonomiyaki

Hiroshima-style layered pancake.

πŸ“ Naka⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~Β₯1,200
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14:30

Hiroshima Castle

Reconstructed castle.

πŸ“ Naka⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~Β₯370
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16:30

Shukkeien Garden

Garden.

πŸ“ Naka⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~Β₯260
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerOystersJapanese Β· $$
The iconic Hiroshima Peace Memorial Dome stands as a solemn reminder of history in Japan.
2

Miyajima

09:00

Ferry to Miyajima

Short ferry from Miyajimaguchi.

πŸ“ Miyajima⏱ 45 minπŸ’· ~Β₯180
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10:00

Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii

The gate appears to float at high tide.

πŸ“ Miyajima⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~Β₯300
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πŸ’‘ Check the tide chart.
13:00

Mount Misen ropeway

Island views.

πŸ“ Miyajima⏱ 2.5 hoursπŸ’· ~Β₯1,800
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17:00

Return to Hiroshima

Evening.

πŸ“ Hiroshima⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchGrilled oystersJapanese Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Ferry to Miyajima

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereHiroshima Airport is far; most arrive by shinkansen.
πŸš† Getting aroundTrams and ferries.
πŸ’· CurrencyJapanese yen (JPY).
πŸ—£ LanguageJapanese.

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