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
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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)
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 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 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
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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)
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 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 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