Hiroshima’s Traditional Modernity

Hiroshima Station is the bustling transportation hub of our peaceful city, and one of the principal entertainment hubs as well. All JR lines in the city stop here, and from here, people can take numerous buses and streetcars anywhere in the city, or even out of town. The ekie shopping complex located inside the station building also has no shortage of restaurants and souvenir shops to keep visitors busy for hours.

Itsukushima Shrine is a famous shrine located on the island of Miyajima within the city limits of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. Itsukushima Shrine was initially built in the year 593, but it was not until the year 1168 that the military leader Taira no Kiyomori rebuilt the shrine into its present magnificent state. The gods enshrined at the shrine are known as the Munakata Sanjojin. (Three Goddesses of Munakata) They are believed to have power over maritime safety, fishing, traffic safety, and business prosperity. In 1996, Itsukushima Shrine was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Atomic Bomb Dome.

(Admission Fee)
Adult – ¥300
High School student – ¥200
Elementary/Junior High School
student – ¥100
(Admission & Treasure House
set)
Adult – ¥500
High School student – ¥300
Elementary/Junior High School
student – ¥150
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Kinsuikan is a fancy, traditional ryokan located minutes away from Miyajima’s famed Itsukushima Shrine and bustling Omotesando shopping arcade. As one would expect from any ryokan, Kinsuikan offers exquisite meals in lavish dining rooms as well as hot springs with healing properties, and even day trippers can bathe in the afternoon or evening.  The rooms also feature views of either the Seto Inland Sea or the town, and guests can even order room service so they can enjoy the high life in solitude.

Flex Gallery is an interior goods store located in Ujina, a neighborhood in the south of Hiroshima. On the first floor of the large warehouse-turned-store, you will find antique and stylish interior goods. On the second floor, “24/7 coffee&roaster” offers lunch from a café with a beautiful view of the ocean. It is located a short distance from Ujina Port, making it easy to access from Miyajima and other places.

The Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima is indisputably one of the most famous and esteemed hotels in all of Hiroshima City, situated near Ujina Port. The Grand Prince Hotel is equipped with a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a private outdoor workspace, and more! In addition, ferries take guests to Ujina Port, Miyajima, and Koyo Port on Etajima straight from the hotel, and the Maple Loop bus Blue Line can also shuttle visitors to key sights downtown.

Animate Hiroshima is the largest anime and manga specialty store in Hiroshima. The first floor of the store is a video arcade with prizes such as popular anime goods. The second and third floors sell manga related to anime (some foreign versions are available), CDs, and many official goods that can only be bought in Japan. The fourth and fifth floors are dedicated to figurines and coterie magazines. The store is incredibly popular with otaku (extreme anime lovers), many of whom visit the store every day.

Eito Men is a ramen restaurant located about a three-minute walk from the Kamiya-cho Higashi stop on the Hiroden streetcar. It features an original seafood-based soup that is different from the common ramen flavors that are popular around the world. Eito Men offers ramen with a light and refreshing taste. The most popular item on the menu is the “Sanma Ramen,” which is also the signature dish of the restaurant. The strongly flavored broth soup made with fishmeal from the sanma (mackerel pike) has won over many fans.

The JUMP SHOP Hiroshima is located on Hondori, the main street in Hiroshima, and specializes in Weekly Shonen Jump goods. Outside the store, there is a large statue of Goku from Dragon Ball firing a Kamehameha, which is a popular photo spot. Inside the store, there are many goods from popular manga such as Dragon Ball and One Piece. The store also has goods from the popular anime “Demon Slayer”, so be sure to check it out.

Karaoke-kan is a karaoke building located on Hondori in the center of Hiroshima City. The latest models of karaoke machines are available, allowing you to sing anything from the latest songs to old favorites. It features private karaoke rooms, which can accommodate any number of groups from 1 to a maximum of 100 people, making it a popular place for everything from dates to large parties.