🔙 Main Story: Japan Golden Route (10 Days)
Is your stomach full of Takoyaki? Now, let’s feed your soul. Hiroshima is not just about tragedy; it is the “City of Peace and Oysters.”
🛑 Stop! Don’t buy individual Shinkansen tickets!
If you buy a regular ticket from Osaka to Hiroshima, you are throwing money away. I will show you how to save ¥5,000 instantly with the “Golden Pass.”
📊 Hiroshima Stats Dashboard
I am Hachi-Sensei!
Hiroshima is a place of prayer. But don’t be sad all day!
Eat Okonomiyaki, solve my missions, and celebrate peace!
💀 My Biggest Mistake (A True Story)
Years ago, I visited Miyajima with a paper map in my hand. A cute deer approached me. I thought it wanted to bow.
The Result: CHOMP. The deer ate my map in one second. Miyajima deer are different from Nara deer. They are “Paper Hunters.”
👉 Lesson: Hide your tickets, maps, and money inside your bag. They will eat anything paper.
⚡ 30-Second Cheat Sheet
- 📅 Time: 1.5 Days (Morning: Miyajima / Afternoon: Peace Park).
- 🚅 Transport: Kansai-Hiroshima Pass (Required).
- 🏨 Best Base: The Knot Hiroshima (Near Peace Park).
- ⚠️ Warning: Miyajima shops close at 17:00. Go early.
💰 Money Hack: The “Receipt”
Look at this calculation. Do NOT buy regular tickets.
Plus, you get 5 days of unlimited rides. It’s a no-brainer.
- 📊 Hiroshima Stats Dashboard
- 💀 My Biggest Mistake (A True Story)
- ⚡ 30-Second Cheat Sheet
- 💰 Money Hack: The "Receipt"
- ⛩️ Day 1: Miyajima (Island of Gods)
- 🕊️ Day 2: Peace Memorial Park
- 🥗 Item Shop: Hiroshima Soul Food
- 🏨 Where to Stay: Station vs Park
- ⚠️ Hiroshima Survival Guide: 8 Iron Rules
- ☔ FAQ: What if it rains?
⛩️ Day 1: Miyajima (Island of Gods)
Take the JR Train to “Miyajimaguchi Station”. Follow the signs to the JR Ferry (Not the private ferry!). Show your Pass to ride for free.
The Ferry is free with JR Pass, BUT you must pay the “Miyajima Visit Tax” (100 JPY). Go to the ticket machine at the entrance, buy a “Tax Ticket”, and give it to the staff.
🚢 09:00 – The Great Torii Gate
High Tide: Floating on water (Mystical).
Low Tide: You can walk under it (Massive). Check the Tide Table here.
🏆 Mission: The Giant Spoon!
Find the “World’s Largest Rice Scoop” (O-Shakushi) in the shopping street.
Clear: Take a photo with the 7.7m wooden spoon!
🍁 11:00 – Oysters & Momiji
Miyajima is famous for two things: Grilled Oysters (Yakigaki) and Fried Momiji Manju. You must try both!
🏆 Mission: Eat the “Holy Trinity”!
You must eat these 3 things to complete Miyajima.
1. Grilled Oyster 🦪 2. Fried Momiji 🍁 3. Conger Eel (Anago) 🍱
⛩️ 13:00 – Rickshaw Ride
Feel like a feudal lord. The guides know the best photo spots where tourists don’t go.
🕊️ Day 2: Peace Memorial Park
Take the JR back to Hiroshima Station and use the tram (Streetcar) to Genbaku Dome-mae. Note: JR Pass does NOT work on the streetcar. Use your Suica/Icoca!
🏚️ 10:00 – Atomic Bomb Dome
This building survived the blast. It stands exactly as it was in 1945. Silence speaks louder than words here.
🏆 Mission: Find “Ground Zero”
The Dome is famous, but the actual explosion happened 160m away.
Target: Find the “Hypocenter Plaque” at Shima Hospital (small side street).
🏛️ 13:00 – Peace Memorial Museum
Warning: It is emotionally heavy. But you must see it to understand “Why Peace Matters.”
To understand the full story, a local guide is highly recommended.
🥗 Item Shop: Hiroshima Soul Food
🥞 Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
Don’t call it “Osaka Style.” Hiroshima people will get angry!
- Difference: It is LAYERED, not mixed. It contains noodles (Soba or Udon).
- Where to eat: Go to “Okonomimura” (Okonomiyaki Village). 24 stalls in one building!
Want to learn how to make it?
🌱 Vegetarian Survival Guide (Warning!)
⚠️ WARNING: Okonomiyaki is tricky!
Even if you order “No Meat,” the batter often contains Dashi (Fish Stock) and Bonito Powder is sprinkled inside the layers.
✅ How to Survive:- Go to “Nagata-ya” (Near Peace Park): They have a specific Vegetarian/Vegan menu.
- Use the Magic Card: If you go to a regular shop, you MUST show this card.
Show this to staff BEFORE ordering
「私はベジタリアンです。」
I am Vegetarian.
「魚粉（Fish Powder）とカツオ出汁も抜いてください。」
Please remove Fish Powder and Dashi too.
🏨 Where to Stay: Station vs Park
| Type | Hotel | Best For… |
|---|---|---|
| 🌲 Luxury | Sheraton Grand | Station Direct |
| 🎍 Value | THE KNOT | Peace Park View |
| 🌸 Budget | KIRO Hiroshima | Stylish Renovated |
1. Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel (Luxury / Pine 🌲)
- ✅ Shampoo/Soap
- ✅ Hair Dryer (High End)
- ✅ Pajamas (Robes)
- ✅ Slippers
- ✅ Toothbrush
- ✅ Pool & Gym
🐾 Hachi’s Pro-Tip:
“If you have a JR Pass and want to move fast, stay here. You can jump on the Shinkansen in 5 minutes. No need to drag luggage on the streetcar!”
2. THE KNOT HIROSHIMA (Best Value / Bamboo 🎍)
- ✅ Shampoo/Soap
- ✅ Hair Dryer
- ✅ Pajamas
- ✅ Slippers
- ✅ Toothbrush
- ✅ Rooftop Bar
🐾 Hachi’s Pro-Tip:
“The coolest hotel in town! The rooftop bar ‘Kei’ has an amazing view of the city. Perfect for couples or solo travelers who want to meet people.”
3. KIRO Hiroshima (Budget / Plum 🌸)
- ✅ Shampoo/Soap
- ✅ Hair Dryer (Shared)
- ✅ Pajamas (Rental)
- ✅ Slippers
- ✅ Toothbrush
- ✅ Shared Kitchen
🐾 Hachi’s Pro-Tip:
“A hidden gem! It used to be a hospital with a pool, now it’s a super hip hotel. The bar ‘THE POOLSIDE’ is photogenic. Great for budget travelers who want style.”
⚠️ Hiroshima Survival Guide: 8 Iron Rules
1. 🦌 Deer Alert
Miyajima deer eat PAPER. Hide your maps and JR Pass immediately!
2. 🕒 Miyajima Closing Time
Most shops on the island close at 17:00. Eat lunch early.
3. 📶 Connectivity
Public WiFi is weak. Google Maps is essential.
4. 💳 Tram Trap
The Hiroshima Streetcar (Tram) is NOT covered by JR Pass. Use your Suica/Icoca card. Tap when you enter AND exit.
5. 🛅 The Luggage Rule
Miyajima Ferry terminal has few lockers. Leave big bags at Hiroshima Station.
6. 🚫 NO TIPPING
Japan has 0% tipping culture.
7. 🚕 Tram vs Train
The “Hiroden” (Streetcar) is slow but scenic. JR Train is fast. Use JR to go to Miyajima.
8. 🥞 Okonomiyaki Etiquette
You can eat directly from the iron plate (Teppan) with a spatula, or use a plate. Beginners should use a plate!
☔ FAQ: What if it rains?
Q. Hiroshima weather says rain. What should I do?
Don’t worry! Here is your Backup Plan:
- Peace Memorial Museum: Fully indoor. Spend 2-3 hours here.
- Okonomimura: Indoor food theme park. Eat all day.
- Orizuru Tower: Indoor observation deck near the Dome.
✅ Buy JR Kansai-Hiroshima Pass
✅ Hide paper from Deer
✅ Go to Miyajima by 9 AM
✅ Eat “Layered” Okonomiyaki
✅ Use Suica for Tram
✅ Quest Complete!
You have conquered Hiroshima.
This completes the “Golden Route” main story!
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