Hiroshima Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Hiroshima tours and things to do in this moving and beautiful Japanese city: pay respects at the Peace Memorial Park beneath the haunting A-Bomb Dome, sail to the sacred island of Miyajima with its "floating" torii gate and tame deer, ride the ropeway up Mount Misen, explore Hiroshima Castle, and feast on the city’s signature layered okonomiyaki. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
Explore Hiroshima by interest
Whatever brings you to Hiroshima — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Hiroshima
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
A-Bomb Dome
Peace symbol.
Floating Torii
Itsukushima Shrine.
Mount Misen
Island summit.
Hiroshima Castle
Feudal keep.
Shukkeien Garden
Landscape garden.
Okonomiyaki
Signature dish.
Peace Museum
Atomic history.
Miyajima Deer
Tame island deer.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
- 1Peace Memorial Park & Cenotaph
- 2A-Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)
- 3Peace Memorial Museum
- 4Children's Peace Monument
Hiroshima to Miyajima Island
- 1Ferry to Miyajima (Itsukushima)
- 2Itsukushima Shrine & floating torii
- 3Mount Misen & island nature
- 4Omotesando street & momiji manju
1 hr awayMiyajima
Floating torii.
Miyajima awayMount Misen
Island summit.
City awayPeace Park
A-Bomb Dome.
City awayHiroshima Castle
Feudal keep.
City awayShukkeien
Landscape garden.
City awayOkonomimura
Okonomiyaki.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Hiroshima visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Cherry blossom and mild weather — beautiful.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid, with a rainy spell in June.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Clear skies and autumn colour on Miyajima — ideal.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and crisp, quieter for sightseeing.
For Miyajima
Spring and autumn are loveliest on the island.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
The Peace Park and Miyajima.
Two days
Add the castle, gardens and Mount Misen.
Three days
Add food tours and nearby trips.
For history
The Peace Park and museum.
For scenery
Miyajima and Mount Misen.
With kids
The deer and ropeway.
Trams
Vintage streetcars link the Peace Park and city sights.
Ferry
Ferries reach Miyajima; some sail from the Peace Park.
On foot
The Peace Park and central sights are walkable.
Tours
Guided day tours combine the city and Miyajima.
Where to stay
Stay near Hiroshima Station or the Peace Park.
Japanese yen
Japan uses the yen; carry cash for smaller shops.
Guide the Peace Park
A guide adds powerful context to the memorials.
Time the tide
Visit Miyajima at high tide to see the torii "float".
Try okonomiyaki
Don’t miss Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and local oysters.
Autumn on Misen
Mount Misen is stunning in autumn colour.
Use the trams
The streetcars are a cheap, easy way around the city.
Spring & autumn
Visit in spring or autumn for the finest weather.
Day tours
Peace Park and Miyajima day tours sell out — book ahead.
Guided Peace Park
Private guides fill up — reserve early.
Food tours
Okonomiyaki tours have limited spots — book early.
Miyajima trips
Island tours book out in peak seasons — reserve ahead.
Autumn dates
Autumn is busiest on Miyajima — book everything ahead.
Cherry season
Spring blossom time is popular — reserve ahead.
Day tour
Around €60–120 for a Peace Park and Miyajima day tour.
Peace Park tour
About €30–60 for a guided Peace Park tour.
Miyajima tour
Roughly €40–80 for a Miyajima island tour.
Food tour
Around €40–80 for an okonomiyaki food tour.
City tour
About €30–60 for a castle and city tour.
How to save
Join group day tours and combine the two UNESCO sites.
Hiroshima through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Cherry blossom.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
- Best for
- Autumn colour.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Quiet visits.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Crisp.