Hiroshima and the neighbouring island of Miyajima are both world famous but for very different reasons: one for the atomic bomb and its atrocities, and the other for its peaceful shrine amid the waves. 

Hiroshima and its region: between shrine and memorial

Nature has always played an important role in Japanese culture, and the tradition survives with the celebration of the arrival of spring by observing the cherry blossoms. Here is some advice about this festival, the hanami, and the best places to observe the trees in full blossom.

Go to see the cherry trees in Tokyo

Hokkaido is a hiker's paradise, thanks to its majestic, wild mountainous landscapes.
 Its national parks provide stunning views as well as a wealth of plant and animal life.
 Some are very isolated and difficult to access, but offer, nonetheless, a great sense of freedom.

Hiking in the stunning countryside of Hokkaido


Japan has numerous hidden treasures. Here are my top 10 most beautiful places to visit, but also the most interesting.

Top 10 places to visit in Japan

Tokyo

Shinjuku

Kyoto

Kanazawa

With its sad legacy, Hiroshima is a city located in the southern part of the main island of Honshu and which is a highly interesting destination for any person making a trip to Japan.

Asia

Japan

Hiroshima

Europe

Central America

Africa

North America

South America

Middle East

Oceania

I was certainly among the many travellers who apprehend visiting the city of Hiroshima but who are overcome by their natural curiosity to visit a place that is so significant in the history of humanity. Looking back, I really have no regrets about my visit and would encourage any future traveller to Japan to set aside a day to visit the city.The main interest of Hiroshima is the visit of the great Peace Memorial Museum, which is particularly well-organised and incredibly moving, with numerous testimonials, photos and reconstructions that really help you understand what the population underwent after the explosion of the A-bomb. Outside, I shall always remember the building called the dome, the last visual testimony of the effects of the bomb.After this trying day, I highly recommend you offer yourself a pleasant culinary treat with the local speciality, "okonomiyaki", a sort of pancake prepared in front of you on a hotplate.

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