A museum that conveys the reality of the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945 and the testimonies of survivors. Exhibits include belongings of victims, photographs, and before-and-after images of Hiroshima. Around 1.7 million people visit each year. Admission ¥200 (free for high school students and under). Allow 60–120 minutes.

Built in 1915 as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, the building survived the atomic blast with its outer walls and dome frame largely intact. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Particularly striking when viewed from across the Motoyasu River and when lit up at night. Free to view (exterior only).

Said to have been founded in 593, Itsukushima Shrine is the principal shrine of Miyajima Island. Its vermilion-lacquered sea-facing shrine buildings were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The giant torii gate appears to float on the sea at high tide and can be walked to at low tide. Admission ¥300. Home to many national treasures and important cultural properties.

An approximately 350m shopping street stretching from Miyajima Pier to Itsukushima Shrine. Lined with stalls selling momiji manju (maple-leaf-shaped cakes), grilled oysters, conger eel rice (anago-meshi), and Miyajima pudding. Momiji manju, available in flavours from red bean to chocolate and cream, are the classic souvenir. Great for a leisurely stroll and street food.

The highest peak on Miyajima Island (535m). The ropeway takes about 15 minutes to reach near the summit, rewarding visitors with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea's island-dotted landscape. Near the summit is Reikado (Spiritual Fire Hall), where the 'Never-Extinguishing Flame' lit by Kobo Daishi over 1,200 years ago still burns today. Ropeway: ¥2,000 return (adult).

A multi-storey building in Hiroshima's Shintenchi district filled with okonomiyaki restaurants. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is built in layers — starting with a thin crepe base, then cabbage, noodles (soba or udon), and egg — cooked on an iron griddle right in front of you. The smell of the sauce is irresistible. Expect to pay around ¥1,000–1,500 per dish.