Sights you won’t want to miss:
- See the famous Atomic Bomb Dome – the symbol of the Peace Park
- Peace Park and Museum – you’ll want to spend some valuable time in the Museum
- Shukkeien Park – this garden/park sits right downtown Hiroshima and was beautifully reconstructed after the atomic bomb blast
Other Highlights:
- See the Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine – the beautiful Red shrine pavillions
- Take a leisurely cruise on the Hiroshima River
- Visit the Mazda Museum
Movies to watch before you go:
- Lost in Translation
- White Light, Black Rain
- HBO Series – The Pacific
- The Last Samurai
- Shall We Dance (Foreign, 1996 Version)
Books to Read before you go:
- Hiroshima by John Hersey
Foods to enjoy in Japan:
Foods in Hiroshima are pretty much what you would find in all parts of Japan, including:
- Fresh fish
- Crisp vegetables, rice, bean curd – all enjoyed with a cup of tea
- Tempura, teppanyaki and sushi
- Have a cold Japanese beer – Kirin or Sapporo
- Sip chilled Sake
Did you know?
- Hiroshima is home to Mazda Motor Corporation
- The professional baseball team in Hiroshima is call the Hiroshima “Carp”
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