Hiroshima (prefecture)

Hiroshima prefecture (広島県 Hiroshima-ken) is in the western Chugoku region of the main Japanese island Honshu. Understand Cities Hiroshima — The prefectural capital Onomichi — Port city known for old temples and Japanese authors Other destinations Floating torii of Miyajima Miyajima — Site of the famous floating torii, and a well-preserved little town Talk Get in By plane Hiroshima Airport (IATA: HIJ) fields a fairly good selection of domestic flights as well as some from Seoul, Bangkok and various points in China. Flight time from Tokyo, the busiest route, is around 90 minutes. By train The Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka to Fukuoka (Hakata) runs down the coast of Hiroshima prefecture, stopping at all major cities including Hiroshima and Onomichi. Direct Nozomi trains from Tokyo take about four hours to reach Hiroshima and cost ¥18,500 one-way. By bus Get around See Fukuyama City Fukuyama Castle Myōōin Temple Bingo Kokubunji Temple Human Rights and Peace Museum Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History Kannabe Town Historical Folklore Museum Fukuyama Municipal Zoo Hiroshima City Atomic Bomb Memorial Museum and Peace Park A visit to Hiroshima naturally brings people to the Atomic Bomb Memorial Museum and Peace Park to see the real affects of atomic warfare. Genbaku Dome is the famous symbol of Hiroshima, as it one of the only structures that remained standing after the bomb hit. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hiroshima Castle Shukkeien Garden Mitaki-dera Temple Fudoin Temple Gokoku Shrine Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum Mihara City Buttsuji Temple Mitsuki Hachimangu Shrine Mount Fudekage Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine As the most photographed shrine in Japan, Itsukushima Shrine is one of the most beautiful Shinto Shrines in the nation. Mount Misen Onomichi Innoshima Suigun Castle Souraiken Garden Kosanji Temple Saikokuji Temple Jodoji Temple Onomichi Historical Museum Onomichi City Museum of Art Entsuba Memorial Museum Ikuo Hirayama Museum of Art Innoshima History Museum 88 Temples of Innoshima Do Eat Drink Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!