12 Festivals Photo Highlights: Hiroshima Flower Festival Susan Tumanon The annual Hiroshima Flower festival held during Golden week features a flower parade and an array of performances.
Museums Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art Ciara Long The museum of world renowned artist Ikuo Hirayama, which contains information on his life and many of his most famous paintings.
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Hiroshima Elena Lisina Modern Hiroshima is a beautiful and happy city in spite of its tragic past. Hospitable people, nice views, and special treats such..
6 Historical Lights and Paper Cranes Ciara Long LED lit paper cranes and floating lights in the river near the Atomic Bomb Dome.
9 Temples & Shrines Mangan-ji Temple in Kure Anonymous You can see Mangan-ji Temple on the hillside as you steam into Kure. The view from there isn't picturesque in the conventional..
8 Culture Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Nicole Bauer I heard that Miyajiima is considered as one of the "three most beautiful spots" in Japan. This is likely due to this beautiful Itsukushima..
Culture The Secret Spots of Setouchi Featured Not to far from Hiroshima City there are several towns rich in tradition and niche culture that offer a more local experience. Make..
9 Temples & Shrines Senjo-kaku and Goju-no-to Pagoda Anonymous The Senjo-kaku is an unfinished shrine built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in remembrance of his fallen warriors. Next to it is the eye-catching..