Hiroshima Prefecture

A city of historic resilience and peace, crowned by Miyajima's floating Torii gate and scenic Inland Sea vistas.

Latitude: 34.3853

Longitude: 132.4553

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Subheading: A city of historic resilience and peace, crowned by Miyajima's floating Torii gate and scenic Inland Sea vistas.

Capital / Main Hub: 34.3853

Nearest Airport: HIJ (Hiroshima)

Access from Tokyo: Sanyo Shinkansen (3h 50m) or Flight (1h 20m)

Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Peace Memorial Park | Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima) | Shukkei-en

Signature Dish: Hiroshima Okonomiyaki & Oysters

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Attraction Names:

  • Peace Park

  • Mazda Museum

  • Shukkeien Garden

  • Hiroshima Downtown

  • Hiroshima Castle

  • Miyajima

  • Onomichi

  • Iwakuni

  • Fukuyama

Did You Know?:

  • The Peace Cenotaph flame burns until all nuclear weapons are dismantled

  • Itsukushima Shrine was built over water so commoners wouldn't tread on sacred soil

  • Produces over 60% of Japan's oysters

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