10 Gardens & Parks Kids, Colors and Cranes Chantelle Silva Thousands of colorful paper cranes adorn The Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima's Peace Park, many of which have been..
13 Museums Kure "Yamato" Maritime Museum Virginia Gonzalez Yamato, the biggest battleship ever built, was sunk by American aircraft during the suicide operation Ten-Go. Kure's Maritime..
Culture Find Out What Miyajima Has to Offer JJ Walsh Miyajima island is an island with a stunning floating shrine, giant tori gate and is a world heritage protected site. Top sightseeing..
Culture Hiroshima Warmed Sake Festival 2026 Late Mar Held annually on the vernal equinox, the Hiroshima Warmed Sake Festival allows visitors to sample a variety of local brews hea..
Historical Hanami in Hiroshima Peace Park Ash Even if you are in Japan or planning to visit during the season, perhaps you've never considered Hiroshima as a cherry blossom..
Culture Mystical Miyajima Pete Martin A short extract based on a day at Miyajima taken from "Revolutions: Wandering and wondering on a sabbatical year".
Museums Exploring Hiroshima Castle JJ Walsh One of the main features of Hiroshima city, this reconstructed castle offers a glimpse into Hiroshima's feudal history.
11 Street & Urban Sakura Beauty in Hiroshima JJ Walsh Hiroshima castle, peace pagoda, Mt.Ogonzan and Hijiyama park offer wonderful views and fantastic blossoms to enjoy a hanami picnic..
