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Hiroshima 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Hiroshima grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Hiroshima Peace Memorial · Heritage & monuments·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial

    Heritage & monuments

    The former commercial exhibition hall in Hiroshima, preserved in its half-destroyed state after the 1945 atomic bombing. As a site testifying to the horrors of war, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

  2. After lunch
    Children's Peace Monument

    Heritage & monuments · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    The Children's Peace Monument stands in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, funded by donations raised by Sadako Sasaki's friends. Completed in 1958, it draws many visitors as a symbol of peace.

  3. Afternoon
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

    Parks & gardens · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A park in Hiroshima created to honor the atomic bomb victims and pray for peace. It's worth visiting the cenotaph, the Peace Bell, and the Sadako Sasaki statue, along with the nearby Atomic Bomb Dome.

  4. Evening
    Hiroshima Children's Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    A science and culture museum for children in Hiroshima, offering a variety of hands-on exhibits. It's a great stop if you're traveling with kids.

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DAY 2

Around Hiroshima Castle · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Hiroshima Castle

    Museums & galleries

    This castle stands on flat ground in central Hiroshima, and the surrounding grounds have been made into a park designated as a national historic site. The reconstructed main keep now houses a history museum, and the castle is also known by the nickname "Carp Castle."

  2. After lunch
    Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

    Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    This shrine stands within the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, making it a convenient stop while touring the castle. Its quiet atmosphere makes it a pleasant spot to pray and rest for a while.

  3. Afternoon
    Hiroshima Museum of Art

    Museums & galleries · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    An art museum located in Central Park in Hiroshima's Naka Ward. It opened in 1978 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hiroshima Bank.

  4. Evening
    Motomachi Cred

    Views & landmarks · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A shopping complex in Motomachi, Hiroshima, with a rooftop observation deck offering sweeping views of the city. It's a downtown spot where you can combine shopping with panoramic sightseeing.

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DAY 3

Around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · Museums & galleries·Theme parks

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  1. Morning
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Museums & galleries

    A museum located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, built to pass the tragedy of the atomic bombing on to future generations. It offers a meaningful visit that reflects on the importance of peace.

  2. After lunch
    Okonomi-mura

    Theme parks · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    This theme park brings together more than 25 restaurants specializing in okonomiyaki, Hiroshima's signature dish. Each shop uses a slightly different recipe and ingredients, making it fun to compare the range of flavors.

  3. Afternoon
    Urban View Grand Tower

    Views & landmarks · 1 km from the previous stop

    Completed in 2004, this Hiroshima skyscraper stands 166 meters tall with 43 floors. Visible from many points across the city, it serves as a defining landmark of Hiroshima's skyline.

  4. Evening
    Assumption of Mary Cathedral, Hiroshima

    Temples & religious sites · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    A Catholic cathedral in Hiroshima's Naka Ward, its name honoring world peace, as the name suggests. It's a worthwhile stop while touring central Hiroshima.

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Around Hiroshima Peace Memorial, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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