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Shukkeien, Hiroshima’s famous garden

118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)

July 17, 2023 by Jason Nieling in Cities

Hiroshima Castle

The Atomic Bomb Dome

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki

The island of Miyajima

Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region of Japan. Nearby is the island of Miyajima (Itsukushima) which is famous for its “floating” torii gate. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the history of this area as well as the many things to see and do there!



Topics Covered:

  • History

  • Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium

  • Mazda Museum

  • Shukkeien Garden

  • Hiroshima Castle

  • Hiroshima Museum of Art

  • Atomic Bomb Dome

  • Peace Memorial Park: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum — Children’s Peace Monument — Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall

  • Okonomimura

  • Hiroshima MOCA

  • Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine — Toyokuni Shrine — Miyajima History and Folklore Museum — Daishoin — Mt. Misen — Shishiiwa Observatory — Momijidani Park

  • How to get to/around Hiroshima

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July 17, 2023 /Jason Nieling
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