Hiroshima

History

Discover the best History experiences and spots in Hiroshima, Japan, curated by Locals.

History spots in Hiroshima(15)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Where the Peace Bell tolls over the river that survived the bomb.

History
Atomic Bomb Dome

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Atomic Bomb Dome

Steel frozen at 8:15 a.m., August 6, 1945 — still standing.

Art & ArchitectureHistoryUnesco World Heritage
Senkoji Temple (Hiroshima)

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Senkoji Temple (Hiroshima)

Paper lanterns glow on spring blossoms above the Seto Inland Sea.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory
Daishoin Temple (Hiroshima)

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Daishoin Temple (Hiroshima)

Lantern-lit statues haunt a cave on Kukai's sacred mountain.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Takehara Historical Preservation District

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Takehara Historical Preservation District

Cobblestone lanes where Japan's whisky dream was born in Edo-era salt wealth.

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Kumano Jinja Shrine

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Kumano Jinja Shrine

Thousand-year cedars guard a goddess named in Japan's oldest myth.

History
Hiroshimajo Castle

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Hiroshimajo Castle

A tower rebuilt from ash, still standing watch over Hiroshima.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

A watch frozen at 8:15 a.m. speaks louder than any textbook.

History
Itsukushima Jinja Shrine

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Itsukushima Jinja Shrine

At high tide, a scarlet shrine appears to rise from the sea.

Beautiful SceneryHistoryUnesco World Heritage
Kosanji Temple

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Kosanji Temple

A son's tribute to his mother, built in styles 1,000 years old.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Atago Jinja Shrine

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Atago Jinja Shrine

Carp fans chant prayers here before the first pitch at Mazda Stadium.

EntertainmentHistory
JMSDF Kure Museum (Tetsu no Kujira Museum)

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JMSDF Kure Museum (Tetsu no Kujira Museum)

Step inside a real Cold War submarine docked in a naval city.

EntertainmentHistory
Toyokuni Jinja Shrine (Senjokaku)

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Toyokuni Jinja Shrine (Senjokaku)

A hall of 1,000 tatami mats, left unfinished when a warlord died.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Mt. Shirataki

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Mt. Shirataki

700 stone Buddhas from 1830 guard a sea gilded at sunset.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory
Innoshima Suigun Castle

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Innoshima Suigun Castle

Climb 150 steps to meet the pirates who ruled the Seto Inland Sea.

History

Frequently asked questions

What History experiences can I find in Hiroshima?
In Hiroshima you can discover History activities and spots curated by WOW U's Locals, from guided experiences to must-visit places.
Can I book History activities in Hiroshima?
Yes. WOW U lets you browse and book History experiences in Hiroshima, hosted by vetted Locals.