Things to do in Hiroshima Prefecture

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Itsukushima Shrine

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Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.
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Hiroshima City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums and prominent monuments, there's plenty to explore in Hiroshima City Centre. You can visit top attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho, and jump on the metro at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Tate-machi Station to see more of the city.

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Open Photo by Yoshio Kohara

Naka Ward

Travelers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.

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Itsukushima

If you're spending some time in Itsukushima, Mount Misen and Daisho-in are top sights worth seeing.

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Minami Ward

While you're in Minami Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

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Open Photo by Arry Kitting

Motomachi

If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.

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Fukuyama

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Hatsukaichi

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Akitakata

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, tiled roofs, and a bamboo fence.

Takehara

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Miyoshi

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Etajima

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Ibara

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