THE STREET OF HIROSHIMA
The Largest Shopping Street in Chugoku and Shikoku
THE STREET OF HIROSHIMA The Largest Shopping Street in Chugoku and Shikoku
Blessed with abundant nature and scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku Mountains, Hiroshima has prospered since ancient times as a transportation hub where trading ships come and go.
There are a multitude of attraction areas and places to visit in and around Hiroshima, including Miyajima, where the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
A single structure of bare steel frames and crumbling walls. A single atomic bomb levelled the city of Hiroshima into a site of ruins. The Atomic Bomb Dome is registered as a World Heritage Site, also a symbol of Hiroshima, which conveys the devastation of atomic bombing to the present day and into the future.
It is a one minute walk from Hondori Shopping Street.
This park is located in a triangular area between the Motoyasu River and the Honkawa River. The park is lined with various monuments such as the statue of the A-bombed child, the Prayer Fountain, and the Eternal Peace Flame.
The Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, located in the center of the park has an inscribed plaque which reads, “May you rest in peace. Please rest in peace, for we will never repeat our mistakes.” Flowers and paper cranes are constantly offered and glass box displays of thousands upon thousands can be seen in the area.
It is a one minute walk from Hondori Shopping Street.
Miyajima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, along with Matsushima and Amanohashidate. The scenery of the almost untouched forest that covers the entire island and Itsukushima Shrine, which looks like a reproduction of the elegance of Heian period (794-1185), is a perfect example of the term “Island of the Gods”.
30 minutes by boat from the Hondori Shopping Street.
It takes thirty minutes by boat from Hondori Shopping Street.
The castle, built in 1589 by Mori Terumoto who reigned over the Chugoku region, is also known as Koi (Japanese Carp) Castle. The castle tower, once a national treasure, was reduced to rubble by the atomic bomb, but was restored as a beautiful five-story tower in 1958. A tour around the castle moat, on a traditional-style sightseeing boat, is also highly recommended.
It is a ten minute walk from Hondori Shopping Street.
This is a circulating bus in Hiroshima City that conveniently takes a route via sightseeing spots and museums in the center of the city. The Orange Route (via Peace Park and Museum of Art), Green Route (via Peace Park and Shintenchi) and Lemon Route (via Peace Park) all go via the Atomic Bomb Dome (World Heritage Site) and Peace Memorial Park.
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The Ekimachi Loop is a circular bus service that connects Hiroshima Station to downtown Hiroshima. The bus travels from Hiroshima Station via Peace Boulevard (this area is lined with hotels) and Hondori Shopping Street to the Kamiyacho area where the bus center is located, and Hatchobori. The route is available in right and left turns, allowing you to navigate with ease according to your destination.
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The Hiroshima City Shared Bicycle Service “Pi-sukuru” allows you to rent and return bicycles from bicycle ports located in, and around, the center of Hiroshima City. You can cycle around the sightseeing spots and stores of Hiroshima City at your leisure and return the bicycle to any “Pi-sukuru” port, in your own time frame.
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Why not take a cruise along the waterways of Hiroshima on the Hiroshima River Cruise?
The cruise takes about 25 minutes and includes a sightseeing guide. Enjoy the elegance of the city from water.
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This is a new sightseeing route in Hiroshima connecting Peace Park and Hiroshima Station by boat. It runs along the four main rivers (filled with nature) of Hiroshima. Please be sure to check the status of the service in advance and make a reservation at least two days in advance to ensure booking availability.
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