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Don't know what to buy in Hiroshima? Find the best Hiroshima souvenirs and where to buy them. Seek out Traditional Goods and local Fashion and Kimono. Find Japanese items ranging from household goods to traditional crafts. Discover regional goods like elegant yukata, handmade bags, Japanese ceramics and fine stationery. Hiroshima is famous for snacks like momiji manju, hassaku daifuku, and citrus juices like mikan. Snacks and Food highlights products that really shout "Hiroshima" and where to find packaged versions you can take home. Surprise the Japanese Anime and Pop Culture fan in your circle. Explore figurines, books, games, plastic models and more from popular franchises like Pokémon, One Piece and Gundam. If you're looking for Novelty Souvenirs, we know the best places to find small, handmade local treasures you’ll remember your trip with. Track down Hiroshima-themed tote bags, refrigerator magnets, charms and more. We’ve assembled the essential and little-known places to buy Hiroshima goods. Explore the categories below to find that perfect Hiroshima souvenir or gift.

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street (宮島表参道商店街)

The Omotesando shopping street is the main street of Miyajima, with many souvenir stores, cafés, and restaurants. On weekends and holidays the street becomes crowded with tourists, as there are many nearby tourist attractions like Itsukushima Shrine or Senjokaku five-storied pagoda. There are many stores lined along the street where you can and walk around, eat and enjoy many specialties such as “agemomiji,” which are deep-fried momiji manju, and “anago chikuwa,” which is grilled conger eel fish paste on a (traditionally bamboo but now cardboard) tube.

Moment of Joy

The Omotesando shopping street is about 350 meters long and has about 60 stores of all kinds, from souvenir stores to restaurants. Among them, there are more than 10 stores selling momiji manju, a famous confectionary of Hiroshima. Each store sells different flavors of momiji manju so you can compare and find the one you like the best. On the street you can also find a post office so you can send out postcards with a commemorative stamp, or mail your souvenirs to your hotel or home (international mail is also available).