For most people, Hiroshima brings to mind a horrible event. The name of the city will always be associated with the launch of the first atomic bomb on an inhabited city on August 6, 1945, by the United States of America.
The Hiroshima Peace Museum is there so that this tragedy will not be forgotten and the flame of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial will be lit there until all nuclear weapons are eradicated from the planet.
But despite its dark past, Hiroshima surprises with its liveliness and energy. What we might think of as a depressing place full of resentment is actually a vibrant city with a lot of will to live.
There is so much to do in and around Hiroshima. From visiting the Peace Memorial Museum, and the dome where the atomic bomb fell, to Hatchobori and Kamiyacho, which are like downtown Hiroshima where you can buy all kinds of things and taste local specialties such as the famous Hiroshima Okonomiyakis, different from Osaka's Okonomiyakis. There are also many temples and various tourist attractions in and around Hiroshima.
In Hiroshima there are several points of interest and they are not limited to the interior of the city. For example, a few kilometres away you can admire the island of Miyajima and its famous Torii bathed by the sea.
Both inside and outside the city, we have the following points of interest:
Hiroshima is a city that is remembered for its strength and rebirth. An example of the inner strength of the Japanese.
The capital Tokyo, the most densely populated metropolitan area in the world, is located in the Kanto region. It has about 30% of Japan's population.
In the Kansai region, as it is where the first capitals were established, it is where great attractions are located, such as Nara and Kyoto. Each with its own history and culture, which makes them mandatory places on a first trip to Japan.
In the Kansai region, as it is where the first capitals were established, it is where great attractions are located, such as Nara and Kyoto. Each with its own history and culture, which makes them mandatory places on a first trip to Japan.
In the Chubo region, Nagoya is the largest city in Chubo and the gateway to the Chubo Mountains. Or set up base to explore Gifu and Aichi prefectures.
In the Kanto region is Japan's second largest city, Yokohama. Yokohama is a port city practically adjacent to Tokyo. A bit like Lisbon and Amadora, but on a grand scale.
The third largest city in Japan, it is also known for Japanese cuisine, which has always been the supplier of fish to the capital of Kyoto. Today it has gained status and fame as the best place to eat in Japan. Japan's greatest comedians also originate from here. Will it be the food?