Hiroshima Day Trip: Explore Hiroshima in One Day!

Recommended for those planning a day trip to Hiroshima! Here’s the schedule I followed for my one-day Hiroshima adventure! 🚄 Around 9 AM: Arrive at Hiroshima Station! 🚃 Take the JR train to Miyajimaguchi! ⛴️ Board the ferry to Miyajima! ⛩️ Spend 2–3 hours enjoying Miyajima! First, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine. Then, stroll through the shopping street and savor momiji manju (maple leaf-shaped sweets)! The ice cream sandwich and fried momiji manju are absolutely delicious! Here’s a recommendation: try the momiji manju hand-baking experience! Reservations are required! 💰 Price per person: 880 yen ⚠️ Starting July 1, the price will increase to 1,000 yen. 📍 Location: Yamadaya Miyajima Main Store The experience is not only fun, but the freshly made momiji manju you bake yourself is amazing! You’ll also receive a souvenir of Kirioka sweets, which I personally preferred over momiji manju. I ended up buying a lot of Kirioka sweets from the souvenir shop below the experience venue! ⛴️ Take the ferry back to the mainland. 🚃 Take the JR train from Miyajimaguchi to Otake Station (about 15 minutes). 🚌 Take the free shuttle bus to Shimose Art Museum. ⚠️ The shuttle bus operates only on weekends and holidays! If visiting on weekdays, you can use the local bus instead. 🧑🎨 Shimose Art Museum Selected as one of the most beautiful museums in the world. The architecture is truly stunning—simply beautiful! If you’re visiting Hiroshima, this is a must-see spot! 💰 Price per person: 2,000 yen 🚌 Take the free shuttle bus back to Otake Station. 🚃 Take the JR train from Otake Station to Hiroshima Station. 🚈 Take the streetcar from Hiroshima Station to the Atomic Bomb Dome. 🍽️ Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki at Micchan Located on the first floor of Orizuru Tower next to the Atomic Bomb Dome. It’s a popular restaurant, so make sure to get a numbered ticket in advance! You can receive notifications via LINE about your waiting time. The udon noodles are delicious and highly recommended! 🏢 Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome Make sure to visit for peace education and reflection. 🍨 End your day with dessert at a gelato shop near the Atomic Bomb Dome. The portions are surprisingly large! 🚈 Take the streetcar back to Hiroshima Station. Before boarding the Shinkansen, buy plenty of souvenirs! Hiroshima Station has been newly renovated and is very clean and easy to navigate! 🚄 Board the Shinkansen and head home.