Japan · 2026 itinerary
Hiroshima 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Hiroshima: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
The skeletal remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved exactly as it stood after the 1945 atomic bombing. A UNESCO World Heritage site and free to view from the street.
🕐 Always visible from the street
Free entry💡 Visit in late afternoon for the best light on the dome's steel frame. There's no need to queue—just stand by the riverside for the iconic shot.
Hotels near Atomic Bomb Dome →A large, riverside park built around the Atomic Bomb Dome. Includes the Peace Memorial Museum (paid) but the park itself is open to all, with memorials, a cenotaph, and the eternal flame.
🕐 Park: 24 hours
Free entry💡 Go early to avoid crowds. The best views of the A-Bomb Dome are from the bridge at the park's northern edge, especially just after sunrise.
Hotels near Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park →COCO'S 白島店 · ££
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Deeper Into Hiroshima
A monument inspired by Sadako Sasaki, a girl who folded paper cranes after the bomb. The park around it is free, and you'll see thousands of colourful origami cranes left by school groups.
🕐 Park: 24 hours
💡 Bring a paper crane to add to the displays—there's a small donation box for materials, or fold your own beforehand. Quietest around 8am.
Reconstructed five-tiered castle surrounded by a moat and park. Entering the castle keep costs 370 yen, but walking the grounds, moat, and outer walls is free. Good photo spot east of the Peace Park.
🕐 Grounds: always open
💡 The free outer grounds have a nice view of the castle from the south bridge. The modern art museum inside the park is also free on the first Sunday of the month.
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ロイヤルホスト
Final Favourites & Departure
A 17th-century Japanese landscape garden, designed to represent miniature versions of famous scenic spots. Entry is cheap (260 yen for adults) and the garden is
💡 Combine with a tea ceremony in the garden's tea house—costs an extra 500 yen but includes matcha and a sweet. Tickets are sold at the gate.
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天山
Getting Around Hiroshima
Official taxis have blue plates; avoid unmarked cars. Metered fare roughly ¥12,000–15,000—good for 2+ people splitting. No surcharge after midnight.
Get off at 'Hiroshima Station Shinkansen-guchi' and walk 5 mins to the hotel. Buses leave from bay 1 outside arrivals—pay with cash or IC card on board.
Board from platform 1 outside Hiroshima Station. Buy day pass for ¥680 if doing multiple trips. Exit at 'Kamiya-cho' for Peace Park—the hotel is a 10-min walk back.
Use the JR Pass if you have one—this ride is covered. Get off at 'Miyajimaguchi' station, then walk 3 mins to the ferry. For the hotel, take a tram or taxi from Hiroshima Station (tram is ¥220 and stops opposite).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Hiroshima?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Atomic Bomb Dome and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
See our full best time to visit Hiroshima guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima, K's House Hiroshima, J-Hoppers Hiroshima Trad Guesthouse. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.