9 Historical Hiroshima's Hillside Torii Gates Chantelle Silva 100 or so bright red torii gates signify the presence of a Shinto shrine along Hiroshima's Peace Pagoda hiking trail
14 Culture Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome Larry Knipfing Along with the Peace Memorial Museum itself, Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome has become a symbol of peace, visited by pilgrims..
Culture Simose Art Museum Wins Prix Versailles Kim Bergström Dec 5, 2024 Hiroshima's Simose Art Museum gained international acclaim recently by winning the Prix Versailles, a UNESCO-established award..
Festivals Kiyomori Festival Paul Walsh The people of sacred Miyajima pay thanks to the medieval clan leader who laid the foundations for the island's fame and prosperity...
Historical Seishin-ji Temple Park in Mihara Paul Walsh Well and truly off the beaten path, Seishin-ji is in a beautiful setting and the story of its founding and its rebirth is an interesting..
9 Culture Memorial Cathedral for World Peace Mary Kawai This Catholic church was rebuilt as a Cathedral of Peace after the atomic blast of 1945. The bells and other elements were donated..
Museums Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, Kure Ciara Long An historic collection of buildings and residences in Kure City relating to Kure's naval history.
Historical Ushita Kannon-temple & Pet Cemetery JJ Walsh Beautiful golden Kannon bodhisattva at the base of Ushita-yama offers comfort for lost children or pets. Interesting spot to see..