[Hiroshima/Miyajima] Standard day trip course recommended for beginners

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Introducing the ``Hiroshima & Miyajima Edition,'' a no-fail Hiroshima day trip model course that allows you to fully enjoy Hiroshima even within a limited amount of time!

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Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Federation (HIT)

Hiroshima Prefecture is not just about the world heritage sites of Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima is full of delicious food! Okonomiyaki, which is synonymous with Hiroshima, fresh seafood such as oysters, octopus, sea bream, and conger eel, Onomichi ramen, which is now nationwide, Hiroshima beef, which is highly regarded for its high meat quality, handmade soba, lemons and oranges, which are the largest producers in Japan.・Abundant food resources such as grapes are unique to Hiroshima. Many events unique to the region are also held, such as the sea festival, kagura, and Mibu flower rice planting. Cycling, trekking, skiing and snowboarding on the Shimanami Kaido will keep you active. Miyajima, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the Atomic Bomb Dome are not the only attractions, and there are many ways to enjoy it.

Required time

Time required: approximately 220 minutes

Transportation

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Location

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

In addition to collecting and exhibiting belongings of A-bomb survivors and photographs and materials showing the tragedy of the atomic bombing, the history of Hiroshima before and after the atomic bombing and the situation in the nuclear age are introduced.

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Atomic bomb dome

Retaining the devastation of the time of the atomic bombing, it has become a timeless symbol appealing to the world for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the importance of lasting peace.
In December 1996, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

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HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER

Located to the east of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER is a complex commercial facility housing a variety of facilities, including the rooftop observation deck "HIROSHIMA HILLS," which offers a panoramic view of the Atomic Bomb Dome and the city, the 12th floor "ORIZURU SQUARE," where you can experience a variety of digital attractions, a product center with a selection of Hiroshima's finest products, and the cafe "Akushu Cafe ORGANIC," which you can stop by during your sightseeing or stroll.

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After walking to Motoyasu Bridge/Ferry Pier, board the boat for about 45 minutes on the World Heritage Route.Walk from Miyajima Pier.

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

The main street where you can enjoy Miyajima specialties and souvenirs

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Itsukushima shrine

A solemn shrine built in the 16th century. At high tide, the famous vermillion torii gates that symbolize the shrine appear to float above the surface of the sea.

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Recommended for those visiting Hiroshima for the first time!

This course allows you to experience Hiroshima's history and culture in one day while visiting the city's classic spots. Please use this as a reference when visiting Hiroshima!

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Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Federation (HIT)

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