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Hiroshima
Japan · HIJ
Peace park, okonomiyaki, and the floating torii nearby.
About
Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the city had an estimated population of 1,199,391. The gross domestic product (GDP) in Greater Hiroshima, Hiroshima Urban Employment Area, was US$61.3 billion as of 2010. Kazumi Matsui has been the city's mayor since April 2011. The Hiroshima metropolitan area is the second largest urban area in the Chugoku Region of Japan, following the Okayama metropolitan area.
Source: Wikipedia — Hiroshima (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- historical · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- dining · excellent
- affordability · good
- architecture · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan48°F6d wet
- Feb49°F7d wet
- Mar57°F10d wet
- Apr65°F10d wet
- May72°F10d wet
- Jun78°F14d wet
- Jul85°F15d wet
- Aug88°F13d wet
- Sep82°F15d wet
- Oct72°F9d wet
- Nov62°F6d wet
- Dec51°F6d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in HiroshimaFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial & City Tour with Local GuideFrom $116 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Miyajima Sea Pilgrimage to Itsukushima Shrine Oyster Farm VisitFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hiroshima & Miyajima: UNESCO A-Bomb Dome & Itsukushima with LocalFrom $219 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine, Island Nature & Local GuideFrom $153 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Mitaki Peace Tour Beyond Central HiroshimaFrom $96 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), about 27 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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