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Hiroshima 2-day itinerary

A suggested 2-day plan for Hiroshima. Import it into My Trip to edit.

Stay times are estimates; travel times are walking estimates from straight-line distance. Actual times vary by transport and crowds.

Day 1

About 35h 55m · visit 3h 0m / travel 32h 55m

  1. Butsuji Temple1

    Butsuji Temple

    A prestigious Rinzai Zen head temple famous for its autumn colors. Enjoy a peaceful moment amidst historic architecture and the beautiful natural scenery of the Jizo-do Hall.

    Stay about 60 min

    About 742 min travel (transit recommended)
  2. History View Hill (Kure Shipbuilding Dock)2

    History View Hill (Kure Shipbuilding Dock)

    A perfect spot to overlook the history of the battleship Yamato's construction dock from a hill. With monuments like the Shipbuilding Dock Monument and the Masaoka Shiki poem monument, you can truly feel the history and industrial landscape of Kure.

    About 388 min travel (transit recommended)
  3. Shofukujiyama Park3

    Shofukujiyama Park

    A stunning park overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, famous for its 1,000 cherry blossoms in spring. The view from the observation deck and the illuminated night scenery are absolute must-sees.

    Stay about 60 min

    About 845 min travel (transit recommended)
  4. Yoshimizu-en Garden4

    Yoshimizu-en Garden

    Experience the serene beauty of Yoshimizu-en, a historic Edo-period garden in Akiota, Hiroshima. Open only on select weekends in spring and autumn, this stunning stroll garden features the traditional Yoshumi-tei teahouse and the natural habitat of the rare Morioa frog.

    Stay about 60 min

Day 2

About 38h 49m · visit 5h 0m / travel 33h 49m

  1. Okunoshima1

    Okunoshima

    Visit Okunoshima, the famous 'Rabbit Island.' Experience a unique destination where beautiful nature and historical museums coexist in the heart of the Seto Inland Sea.

    Stay about 120 min

    About 614 min travel (transit recommended)
  2. Kure Maritime History Science Museum (Yamato Museum)2

    Kure Maritime History Science Museum (Yamato Museum)

    A museum in Kure that preserves the legacy of the world's largest battleship, Yamato. The massive scale models and shipbuilding technology exhibits are a must-see.

    Stay about 60 min

    About 1041 min travel (transit recommended)
  3. Sera Koyama Fureai no Sato3

    Sera Koyama Fureai no Sato

    A famous spot for weeping cherry blossoms in Sera, Hiroshima. The spring cherry blossom festival is a highlight, often featuring extended evening hours for viewing the illuminated scenery and seasonal natural beauty.

    Stay about 60 min

    About 374 min travel (transit recommended)
  4. Fukuyama Castle4

    Fukuyama Castle

    全国唯一の天守北面鉄板張りを誇る福山城。現存する伏見櫓や筋鉄御門、ライトアップされた夜の景観など、歴史と美しさが共存するスポットです。

    Stay about 60 min

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