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This city and its history are worldwide famous but the bomb museum is a must see, something you won\'t forget and that won\'t leave you untouched. Apart from that the city is alive with many shops and restaurant and the nearby Miya Jima island is the perfect spot for a day trip among...more This city and its history are worldwide famous but the bomb museum is a must see, something you won\'t forget and that won\'t leave you untouched. Apart from that the city is alive with many shops and restaurant and the nearby Miya Jima island is the perfect spot for a day trip among deers and forests.close

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by jemskywa – posted on Oct 29, 2007

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I only spent a day in Hiroshima, so I don`t think I got the chance to truly experience all the city has to offer, but I did get a free guided tour around the Peace Park and heard really interesting stories from a survivor of the atomic bombing! The Peace Memorial Museum was so interesting - I...more I only spent a day in Hiroshima, so I don`t think I got the chance to truly experience all the city has to offer, but I did get a free guided tour around the Peace Park and heard really interesting stories from a survivor of the atomic bombing! The Peace Memorial Museum was so interesting - I spent about 2 and a half hours in there! It`s also very easy to get around because of the street cars. I definitely want to go back to Hiroshima and also visit Miyajima Island... maybe next year!close

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by billie-joe6667721 – posted on Apr 8, 2007

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Very nice place to visit. Spend a full afternoon in the peace museum and then spread the word that war and nukes must stop. Miyajima is a great day trip - no need to stay there unless you have some extra cash to part with - ferries run till 9PM (long after there is anything left to do on the...more Very nice place to visit. Spend a full afternoon in the peace museum and then spread the word that war and nukes must stop. Miyajima is a great day trip - no need to stay there unless you have some extra cash to part with - ferries run till 9PM (long after there is anything left to do on the island).close

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by jerhild – posted on Apr 5, 2007

9

I went to Hiroshima by myself and didn't really know what to expect, but I had a great time. There was so much to see -- museums, parks, shops, etc. Also, I had no problem meeting people even when I went to dinner and out for a drink by myself -- the city was very friendly and everyone was...more I went to Hiroshima by myself and didn't really know what to expect, but I had a great time. There was so much to see -- museums, parks, shops, etc. Also, I had no problem meeting people even when I went to dinner and out for a drink by myself -- the city was very friendly and everyone was very helpful. I would definitely recommend going to Hiroshima and also taking a side trip to Miyajima -- so necessary and beautiful!close

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by rebekah9076 – posted on Mar 30, 2007

10

I was only there 2 days but I managed to pack quite a bit in. I very much recommend going to the Miyajima island as it's truly beautiful. However, beware the dear - they *will* want to eat any food you may have, even if they have to nip at you to get it hahaha! Also, save a day for Miyajima as...more I was only there 2 days but I managed to pack quite a bit in. I very much recommend going to the Miyajima island as it's truly beautiful. However, beware the dear - they *will* want to eat any food you may have, even if they have to nip at you to get it hahaha! Also, save a day for Miyajima as there's a lot of walking around to do. If it's winter make sure you take a scarf and gloves as it's freezing and there's nowhere to really buy anything decent like that on the Island. I also highly recommend going to the Atom bomb site and museum. It's a bit depressing but you really get a feel for what actually happened and the aftermath. Perhaps do the museum first then do the Island so that it cheers you up :o)close

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by Siggy – posted on Feb 2, 2007

2

Being an American in Hiroshima, I expected to get some disapproving looks, but the attitude in Peace Park is all about learning from the past and forgiving eachother. The monuments are beautiful and diverse. Make sure to look closely at the bright colors around the monuments. Thousands of paper...more Being an American in Hiroshima, I expected to get some disapproving looks, but the attitude in Peace Park is all about learning from the past and forgiving eachother. The monuments are beautiful and diverse. Make sure to look closely at the bright colors around the monuments. Thousands of paper cranes hang in strands or are pieced together to make pictures.close

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by mari3j – posted on Jan 10, 2007

4

Hiroshima is a really mellow city - quite european in appearance with wide boulevards and lots of trees. If you are there for more than 2 days (and therefore have done the requisite trip to the peace museum and Miya-Jima) walk up to the Peace Pagoda atop the hills behind the Station. You walk...more Hiroshima is a really mellow city - quite european in appearance with wide boulevards and lots of trees. If you are there for more than 2 days (and therefore have done the requisite trip to the peace museum and Miya-Jima) walk up to the Peace Pagoda atop the hills behind the Station. You walk up through 100 Torii gates passing lots of small shinto shrines. the view of the Inland Sea from the top is excellent and you will also see one of the most vertiginous graveyards. If you are there around Christmas, walk down the Peace Boulevard at night to see their light sculptures.close

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by tpmayf – posted on Dec 27, 2006

5

Hiroshima is a really mellow city - quite european in appearance with wide boulevards and lots of trees. If you are there for more than 2 days (and therefore have done the requisite trip to the peace museum and Miya-Jima) walk up to the Peace Pagoda atop the hills behind the Station. You walk...more Hiroshima is a really mellow city - quite european in appearance with wide boulevards and lots of trees. If you are there for more than 2 days (and therefore have done the requisite trip to the peace museum and Miya-Jima) walk up to the Peace Pagoda atop the hills behind the Station. You walk up through 100 Torii gates passing lots of small shinto shrines. the view of the Inland Sea from the top is excellent and you will also see one of the most vertiginous graveyards. If you are there around Christmas, walk down the Peace Boulevard at night to see their light sculptures.close

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by tpmayf – posted on Dec 27, 2006

5

Hiroshima is just such a great city. It's picturesque, with the mountains in the background and the rivers running through it, it's modern and happening and very welcoming to foreigners. I think this is because of, rather then despite, what it's most famous for. You have to vist...more Hiroshima is just such a great city. It's picturesque, with the mountains in the background and the rivers running through it, it's modern and happening and very welcoming to foreigners. I think this is because of, rather then despite, what it's most famous for. You have to vist the heart wrenching Atomic Bomb memorials, but when you come out you can't help but be struck by the positive, lively aspect of the city. Hiroshima is a monument to the strength of the human spirit.close

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by Dawnabi – posted on Sep 25, 2006

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