118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)

Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region of Japan. Nearby is the island of Miyajima (Itsukushima) which is famous for its “floating” torii gate. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the history of this area as well as the many things to see and do there!

Topics Covered:

History

Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium

Mazda Museum

Shukkeien Garden

Hiroshima Castle

Hiroshima Museum of Art

Atomic Bomb Dome

Peace Memorial Park: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum — Children’s Peace Monument — Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall

Okonomimura

Hiroshima MOCA

Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine — Toyokuni Shrine — Miyajima History and Folklore Museum — Daishoin — Mt. Misen — Shishiiwa Observatory — Momijidani Park

How to get to/around Hiroshima

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