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Best Tours and Itineraries around Hiroshima

Located in Western Japan, Hiroshima is the prefecture with the largest land area and population in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. It is bordered by the Chugoku Mountains on the north and the Seto Inland Sea on the South. In recent years, tourism in Hiroshima has increased drastically, reaching record numbers of visitors both local and foreign alike. "Peace Tourism," meaning tourism centered around the concept of peace and reflecting upon the consequences of nuclear …

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1-Day Tour: Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island

Located within Hiroshima prefecture, Takehara is a charming and beautiful city on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. In the past, Takehara flourished as a port town known for its sake and salt production. Today, many buildings dating as far back as the Edo period can still be found in the city, preserved in such a way that one can feel as though they are walking through streets in the past. With its tranquil …

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1-Day Tour: Hiroshima Hidden Gems & Highlights

Hiroshima is a beautiful city and the perfect mix of bustling metropolis and relaxed countryside. With its many unique locations, you can not only explore the historical relevance of Hiroshima, but also appreciate its beauty and culture. In this full-day tour, take part in Hiroshima’s famed Peace Tourism, while also having the opportunity to appreciate the nature and culture of Hiroshima. Led by one of our experienced tour guides, visit one of Hiroshima’s hidden gems, …

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30 Things to Do Around Hiroshima & Where to Stay

Hiroshima occupies a hugely important place in modern history while also being one of Japan’s most liveable cities and access point to the always popular island of Miyajima and expansive region of the Seto Inland Sea. On this page you will find the following information: On August 6th 1945, the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Followed three days by the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, the use of nuclear weapons on these two cities …

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How to Get to Hiroshima

A stop on the San’yo Shinkansen line, Hiroshima Station is easy and convenient to reach with local train, tram and bus services running from the station to the most popular destinations in the city. On this page you’ll find the following information: Hiroshima is a city known for the tragedy of its past and position as the first, and one of only two cities, to have been subjected to nuclear attack. The dropping of the …

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30 Things to Do Around Shikoku & Where to Stay

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30 Things to Do Around Hiroshima & Where to Stay

Hiroshima occupies a hugely important place in modern history while also being one of…

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Best Places to Stay in Shikoku

Separated from Japan’s main island of Honshu by the Seto Inland Sea, Shikoku offers s…

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7 Things to Do Around Himeji & Where to Stay

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10 Things to Do Around Okayama & Where to Stay

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Cherry Blossoms in Hiroshima: When and Where to Enjoy the 2025 Season

While short-lived and fragile, cherry blossoms have a profound and important role in …

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Autumn Leaves in Hiroshima: When and Where to Enjoy the 2025 Season

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Best Tours and Itineraries around Hiroshima

Located in Western Japan, Hiroshima is the prefecture with the largest land area and …

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What to Eat in Hiroshima - 10 Best Local Specialties

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All Miyajima Island Tours in 2025/2026

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1-Day Tour: Port City Kure - Cruise, Battleships, Submarines & More!

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¥17,800
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1-Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

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¥19,800
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1-Day Tour: Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island

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¥19,800
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1-Day Miyajima Tour: One of Japan’s Most Scenic Spots

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¥21,000
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1-Day Tour: Hiroshima Hidden Gems & Highlights

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¥17,800
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Half-Day Hiroshima Highlights Tour

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¥12,800
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Half-Day Saijo Tour: Sake Tasting & Inside Brewery Tour in Hiroshima's "Sake Capital"

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Hiroshima
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¥14,800
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1-Day Okayama Tour: Castle, Korakuen Garden, and Historic Townscape of Kurashiki

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¥17,800
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1-Day Iwakuni Tour: Kintaikyo Bridge, Castle Town & Seal Engraving Experience

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¥21,800
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1-Day Miyajima & Iwakuni Tour: Exploring the Most Iconic Japanese Landscapes

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¥23,800
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1-Day Tour: Onomichi Temples Exploration & Saijo Sake Tasting

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¥19,800
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1-Day Fukuyama Tour: Castle, Tomonoura Port Town, and Sensui-jima Island Visit

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¥17,800
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1-Day Onomichi & Ikuchijima Island Tour: “The Hill of Hope,” Temples, Ropeway and Ferry

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Hiroshima
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Onomichi
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¥19,800
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30 Things to Do Around Shikoku & Where to Stay

From hopping between the art islands of Setouchi to getting lost in river valleys of …

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30 Things to Do Around Hiroshima & Where to Stay

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7 Things to Do Around Himeji & Where to Stay

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Getting To & Around Shikoku

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10 Things to Do Around Okayama & Where to Stay

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How to Get to Himeji

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How to Get to Hiroshima

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San'yo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka--Shin-Kobe--Okayama--Hiroshima--Hakata)

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San'yo Shinkansen Timetable

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Himeji Station

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Okayama Station

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Ikuchijima Island

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Complete Guide to Cycling Shimanami Kaido with Itineraries

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Port City of Kure in Hiroshima

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Iwakuni Seal Engraving Experience

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Iwakuni Castle

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Sensui-jima Island

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Old Port Town of Tomonoura

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Fukuyama Castle

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Rabbit Island

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Miyajima: One of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views

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Itsukushima Shrine

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Hiroshima Castle

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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Atomic Bomb Dome

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Sake Tasting in Saijo

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Himeji Castle

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Okayama Korakuen Garden

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Okayama Castle

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Exploring Mount Misen & Miyajima Ropeway

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Takehara Townscape Conservation Area

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Shukkei-en Garden

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Mitaki-dera Temple, Hiroshima’s Hidden Gem

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Kobe Aizome Dyeing

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Kokoen Garden

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Yamato Museum

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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

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Onomichi Temple Walk

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Kintaikyo Bridge

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8 Day Golden Route Of Japan Itinerary With Kyoto,Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya And Hiroshima From Tokyo All Year

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7-9 Days
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Tokyo / Tokyo
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Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe
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14-Day Japan New Golden Route Itinerary with Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima from Tokyo All Year

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Tokyo / Hiroshima
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7 Day Autumn in Japan Itinerary with Nagoya, Shirakawago, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima From Tokyo October - November

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Tokyo / Kyoto
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Tokyo, Takayama, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Kamikochi, Shirakawago, Kyoto, Osaka
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5-day Extensive Hiroshima Itinerary With Hidden Gems, Culture, History, and Nature Starting and Ending in Hiroshima – All Year Round

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4-6 Days
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Hiroshima / Hiroshima
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6 Day Spring in Japan Itinerary with Cherry Blossoms, Snow Monkeys and Deer From Tokyo Start of April

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4-6 Days
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Tokyo / Hiroshima
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Top Attractions, Cherry Blossoms
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3-day Explore the History, Nature, and Wildlife of Hiroshima Itinerary With Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima, and Rabbit Island Starting and Ending in Hiroshima – All Year Round

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1-3 Days
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7-day Ultimate Hiroshima Prefecture Itinerary With Top Attractions, Multiple Islands, Hidden Gems, and More From Fukuyama to Hiroshima – All Year Round

Duration:
7-9 Days
Start / End:
Fukuyama / Hiroshima
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All Year Round
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9-day Chugoku Region Itinerary With Castles, Temples, Iconic Landscapes, and Islands From Okayama to Hiroshima – All Year Round

Duration:
7-9 Days
Start / End:
Okayama / Hiroshima
Spots:
Hiroshima, Okayama, Kurashiki
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All Year Round
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2-day Hiroshima Highlights Itinerary With Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle and Miyajima Starting and Ending in Hiroshima – All Year Round

Duration:
1-3 Days
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Hiroshima / Hiroshima
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