Why visit
Hiroshima is the Peace Memorial Park and Genbaku Dome, a rebuilt city with okonomiyaki variants, and the torii-in-water at Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine.
Japan at a glance
Country center
36.0°, 138.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
377,930 km²
145,920 mi²
Country population
123.3 million
326/km²
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Currency
Japanese yen (¥)
JPY
Dial
+81
Language
Japanese
Demonym
Japanese
Internet
.jp
UN
Member state
ISO code
JP / JPN
Where in the world
36.0° · 138.0°
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Did you know
- The A-Bomb Dome is the only structure left standing near the hypocenter of the 1945 atomic bombing; it became a UNESCO site in 1996.
- Miyajima's "floating" torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's three classic views; at high tide it appears to rise from the sea.
- Hiroshima's local okonomiyaki is built in thin layers with noodles, cabbage, and egg, quite different from the Osaka version.
- Japan has 6,852 islands: only 430 are inhabited.
- There are more vending machines per person in Japan (1 per 23 people) than anywhere else on earth.
Traveler notes
- Peace Memorial Museum. Allow 2 hours minimum
- Miyajima Island: ferry + JR pass valid
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at Okonomimura
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Hiroshima
What currency is used in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima uses the Japanese yen (¥), ISO code JPY.
What languages are spoken in Japan?
The primary language is Japanese.
What is the international calling code for Japan?
The calling code is +81.
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