2-Day Trip from Osaka: Essential Itinerary to Explore Hiroshima’s World Heritage Sites and Nature

Osaka is a major transportation hub used by domestic and international travelers as the gateway to Osaka. It is the departure and arrival station for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, and offers convenient access to major cities in the Kansai region. The station building is home to a wide variety of restaurants and shopping spots.

Hiroshima Station

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

This is a popular experiential spot where you can experience the fun of making Hiroshima's specialty dish, okonomiyaki, yourself. Under the guidance of expert staff, you can make authentic okonomiyaki and enjoy it on the spot. Be sure to make a reservation before visiting!

This is a place where we appeal for the value of peace without forgetting the tragedy of the atomic bomb. It is located near the hypocenter of the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945, and was established with the wishes of many people. There are many attractions in the park, such as the World Heritage Site Atomic Bomb Dome, the Cenotaph for the Victims of the Atomic Bomb, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and the Bell of Peace, each of which conveys the tragedy of war and the importance of peace. In addition, many people from all over the world gather at the Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6 every year to renew their pledge for peace. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is an important place to learn the lessons of the past and build peace in the future.

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.

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.

Located right next to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Orizuru Tower is a commercial complex that houses a variety of facilities, including Hiroshima Hill, a rooftop observation deck that overlooks the Atomic Bomb Dome and offers a panoramic view of the city, Orizuru Square, where you can experience a variety of digital attractions, SOUVENIR SELECT Hito to Ki, a product center with a selection of Hiroshima's finest products, and a cafe that you can stop by during your sightseeing or stroll.

It is a five-storied castle built in 1599.
It was destroyed by the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945, but the reinforced concrete castle tower was restored in 1958.

This is a specialty store that serves fresh shirasu (whitebait) that is grown in the Seto Inland Sea and caught that morning. After the whitebait is harvested in the morning before opening, it is sent directly from the fishing port and served fresh. In addition to pasta and seafood bowls for lunch, you can enjoy an à la carte menu with a generous amount of fresh seafood, including whitebait, and alcoholic drinks for dinner.

From Hiroden Miyajimaguchi Station, walk to the ferry terminal. The ferry is operated by two companies, JR West Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen, and the fare for both is 200 yen one way. It takes about 10 minutes to get to Miyajima by ferry.

This imposing shrine was founded in the 16th century and its famous, iconic vermilion torii gate appears to float above the water at high tide.

Located about a 10-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine, Momijidani Park is a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves. The scenery around the vermilion-painted Momiji Bridge is particularly not to be missed. There are also many wild deer to see, so taking photos of them with the autumn leaves is sure to make for a wonderful shot.

The Miyajima Ropeway operates in a unique way in Japan, connecting and operating two types of ropeways: a circulation type and a crossing type.

national natural monument

It has a unique vegetation where coniferous trees and primitive plants remain in their natural state.
Various types of vegetation can be seen on Mt. Misen, including temperate zone plants, northern temperate zone plants such as conifers, and primitive plants.
The area designated as a World Heritage Site is 431.2 hectares, including the building of Itsukushima Shrine, the sea in front, and the Misen primeval forest in the background.

Registered as a World Heritage Site is the cultural heritage of Itsukushima Shrine, the sea in front, and the natural heritage of Misen Primeval Forest.

Completed in December 2013, the Misen Observatory was designed using cedar wood to blend in with the scenery of Miyajima. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the rooftop, and on a clear day you can see all the way to the mountains of Shikoku. The huge and oddly shaped rocks crowded together around the observation deck are also famous as power spots, offering a mystical view. In 2015, the "View from Misen Observatory" received three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japon.

The main street where you can enjoy Miyajima specialties and souvenir shopping. There are restaurants selling oysters and conger eels, momiji manju specialty shops, and shops selling Miyajima specialties! Enjoy eating while you shop for souvenirs.

Miyajima's Momijido Main Store is a long-established store that serves the specialty momiji manju. Since its establishment, it has continued to preserve the traditional taste and is loved by tourists and locals alike. The momiji manju is a masterpiece that highlights the carefully selected ingredients and the craftsmanship of the artisans. The popular "fried momiji" is a momiji manju wrapped in a crispy batter, and you can enjoy its warm and fragrant texture.

Ekie is a commercial facility directly connected to Hiroshima Station, located above and under the elevated tracks of Hiroshima Station. Ekie is attractive because it has a wide variety of Hiroshima souvenirs and local gourmet food, and you can make unexpected discoveries. It is also a great place to stop by while waiting for the Shinkansen or train.