Hiroshima walking route: Atomic Bomb Dome to Hiroshima
This 3-day Hiroshima itinerary covers key historical sites including the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and Hiroshima Castle, with a day trip to Miyajima Island. The route spans from Hiroshima Airport through the city center and includes ferry access to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine.
- Distance
- 108.4 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Miyajima (Day trip destination)
- End
- Hiroshima Castle
- Stops
- 6
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Miyajima (Day trip destination) — Accessible by direct ferry from hotel; features deer and coastal attractions
- Peace Memorial Park — Located below observation tower; features atomic bomb monuments and memorials
- Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) — Arrival destination after 3 hour 15 minute flight from Hong Kong
- Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) — UNESCO World Heritage site visible from observation tower; symbol of Hiroshima Peace
- Hiroshima Peace Center and Park — Located at atomic bomb hypocenter; designed by Kenzo Tange; contains museum and memorials
- Hiroshima Castle — Historic castle visible during city exploration
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Flight time from Hong Kong to Hiroshima Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
- Transport
- Hotel is about 50 minutes drive from Hiroshima Airport. Free shuttle bus available from train station.
- Where to stay
- Seibu Prince Hotel has direct ferry access to Miyajima Island, allowing convenient day trips.
- Transport
- Ferry to Miyajima takes 26 minutes. Only arrive 5 minutes before departure (stress-free boarding).
- Food
- Entrance fee to Itsukushima Shrine is 300 yen per person. They display tide schedule information.
- Food
- Hand-made ice cream shop on Miyajima has a line; expect to wait. Each element melts in your mouth.
- Food
- Coffee shop outside shrine serves shrine latte art cappuccino. Cash only, sweets and drinks only.
- Food
- Oyster bar on Miyajima shopping street is Michelin-listed. Offers oysters prepared 5 ways with generous portions.
- Food
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki differs from Osaka style: ingredients are layered like a savory cake. Eat directly on hot grill.
- Tip
- Deer in Miyajima are everywhere but you are not allowed to feed them (unlike Nara).
- Save money
- Observation tower costs 2,200 yen per person; considered expensive compared to other observation decks like Shibuya Sky.
- Timing
- During low tide you can walk to the floating torii gate, but it looks nicer in the water at high tide.
Video on this route
hiroshima in 3 days (with a day trip to miyajima!)