Introducing Hiroshima

Hiroshima is famous to Americans as the first place we dropped an atomic bomb, in 1945. While the city has numerous sites as reminders, it is also trying to move past that memory and simply become a dynamic place to live, to work, and to visit.

Information on our hotel in Hiroshima and possible things to do is here.

Highlights:

Atomic Bomb Dome - building structure remains after the blast

 

 

 

Peace Museum Park

Hiroshima has a lively, modern downtown

 

 

A must-see day trip: Miyajima Island

 

Classic torii gate

(Note: during our trip, this iconic structure will be wrapped in plastic as it is being refurbished)

 

 

 

Walking along the many paths on Miyajima in the fall

Deer run free on Miyajima Island

 

 

Links and resources:

• Hiroshima home page
• Hiroshimal travel guide
• Current Local Information