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10 Best Things to Do in Hiroshima (2025)

During my first trip to Hiroshima, I was surprised by how many interesting things there are to do in Hiroshima, many of which I hadn’t heard about before visiting. While visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum is an essential part of any first trip to Hiroshima, there is so much to see & do in this beautiful Japanese city. I’ve rounded up the … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Hiroshima (2025)

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10 Days in Japan Itinerary: Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Miyajima

For our second trip to Japan, 10 days in Japan was the perfect amount of time to discover so much more of the country. We spent 10 days in Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima, which were jam-packed with iconic Japanese sights, cities and experiences.  This itinerary for 10 days in Japan includes some of the most beautiful temples in Kyoto, four Japanese castles & palaces … Continue reading 10 Days in Japan Itinerary: Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Miyajima

Okonomimura: Hiroshima’s Must-Visit Okonomiyaki Village

For an authentic and unforgettable dining experience in Hiroshima, don’t miss visiting Okonomimura. Okonomimura is a multi-story “okonomiyaki village” of more than 25 tiny okonomiyaki restaurants across four floors, squeezed into a mid-century commercial building in downtown Hiroshima. We had so much fun dining at Okonomimura, that we returned two nights in a row! Read on for my guide to visiting & dining at Okonomimura … Continue reading Okonomimura: Hiroshima’s Must-Visit Okonomiyaki Village

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Hiroshima Travel Guide For First Time Visitors (2025)

Hiroshima is a small but beautiful Japanese city, which rewards travellers who include it in their travel itinerary. Hiroshima is best known for being an International City of Peace & Culture, in response to the catastrophic atomic bomb that the US dropped on the city during World War II, on 6 August, 1945. However, there is more to discover in Hiroshima beyond the Peace Memorial … Continue reading Hiroshima Travel Guide For First Time Visitors (2025)