HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima is situated in the centre of the Chugoku region on western Honshu (the main island of Japan). It contains In’noshima Island and 150 other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Hiroshima City was leveled by an atomic bomb in WWII, a tragedy which continues to resonate. The Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome symbolises the importance of world peace, and was designated as a World Cultural Heritage site, along with the adjacent Peace Memorial Park. The Chugoku Mountains extend from east to west on the north side of Hiroshima. The Akanatoge Pass and Misakatoge Pass are access routes to areas bordering the Sea of Japan. The Itsuku-shima-jinja Shrine, located on Miyajima Island, is one of the three most beautiful sights in Japan, and is a special historic site. Its symbol is the Great Torii Gate that stands in the sea. Hiroshima’s signature dish is Okonomi-yaki, a type of savoury pancake typically containing egg, noodles, sliced pork, beansprout and cabbage. Hiroshima’s Okonomi-yaki is layered, distinctive and tasty, and is not to be missed!

PLACES OF INTEREST

Peace Memorial Park

Peace Memor ial P ar k includes the Peace Memorial Museum, the Memorial Cenotaph for A-Bomb Victims and the Hiroshima International Peace and Culture Hall. The park features the deeply affecting skeletal steel frame of the Atomic Bomb Dome. The Memorial Cenotaph stands under the huge vault and is sculpted to resemble the figurine clay saddles found in ancient tombs.

Miyajima

Miyajima has long been revered as a sacred island because of the shrine dedicated to the maritime guardian goddes ses. T he island, acces sibl e by ferry, is noted for its magnificent landsc ape and is an ideal summer getaway.
Itsukushima Shrine consists of the main shrine and several satellite shrines- all connected by wide corridors or galleries. These stretch above the sea on both sides of the shrine so that when the tide comes in, the whole edifice seems to be floating.

Okonomi-mura

Okonomi -mura is an Okonomi - yak i village! In business for the last forty years, the village is one of the bestknown destinations in Hiroshima. Twenty six Okonomi-yaki vendors are housed in the one building, and each prides themself on their distinctive use of ingredients or cooking style.