Neighbourhoods
Peace Memorial Park area
The memorial district — essential, and more contemplative than heavy if given proper time.
Downtown / Hondori
A genuinely pleasant, modern shopping-and-food district beyond the memorial.
Things to do
Peace Memorial Museum, allow 2+ hours
Genuinely essential, not just a checkbox stop — don't schedule anything demanding immediately after.
Miyajima Island, half day
The floating torii gate, best around high tide — check tide tables before planning your visit time.
Eating & drinking
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Layered with noodles, distinctly different from Osaka's mixed-batter version — order it at a counter where you watch it made.
Day trips
Local logistics
City-specific transport and safety notes — for country-wide context, see the Japan guide.
Compact and walkable, with an old-fashioned streetcar network that's part of the city's charm, not just transit.
Very safe; no notable areas of concern.
Pacing & budget
Pacing: 1 full day covers the memorial and downtown; 2 allows an unhurried Miyajima half-day.
Budget: Below the national mid-range average — a good-value, easy add-on to a Kyoto/Osaka-based trip via shinkansen.
Visa, money, culture & transport for all of Japan
Currency, key phrases, getting around by train, and everything that applies to your whole trip — not just Hiroshima.