Things to Do in Hiroshima
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Hiroshima.
When to catch the colours in Hiroshima?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Hiroshima, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnNov 22
- Peak viewingNov 22 – Dec 6
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 15
- Peak viewingNov 15 – Nov 29
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersMar 25
- Full bloomApr 3
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Hiroshima first.
Frequently Asked Questions
A full day covers the Peace Memorial Park and Museum with okonomiyaki downtown afterwards; give Miyajima its own day rather than squeezing both into one. The museum deserves unhurried time — plan around that.
Effectively yes — the floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine is under an hour away by train or tram plus a short ferry. Check the tide tables before you go: high tide floats the gate, low tide lets you walk right up to it, and both are worth seeing.
The shinkansen makes it possible — roughly 1.5 to 2 hours each way — but it makes for a compressed day. If a day is truly all you have, start early and choose either the Peace Museum or Miyajima; doing both justice in one day is a stretch.