Kurahashi Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Itsukushima Shrine
Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima: Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner
The Peace Memorial to Miyajima : Icons of Peace and Beauty
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Other neighbourhoods around Kurahashi
Matoba
Though Matoba may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ondonoseto Park and Areikarasukojima Park.
Kamagari
Kamagari might not have many top sights, but Kenminnohama Hot Spring and Rantokaku Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Itsukushima
While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Misen and Miyajima Aquarium.
Minami Ward
If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hijiyama Garden or Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
Naka Ward
Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Hijiyamachō
While visiting Hijiyamachō, you might make a stop by sights like Hijiyama Garden and Kyobashi River.