Things to do

Shrines & Temples

Roam through Japanese shrines and temples in Hiroshima. Encounter the beauty of the human search for truth and transcendence at places like Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple. Meander quiet spaces surrounded by autumn foliage like Mitakidera Temple. This is your curated introduction to serenity and beauty.

Itsukushima Shrine: Walk Through Living History

Located a short train ride from Hiroshima City, Itsukushima Shrine is a centuries-old Shinto shrine …

Miyajima

Miyajima Area

Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall (厳島神社宝物館)

Ever since the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima was built in its current state in the 12th century, ma…

Miyajima

Miyajima Area

Kousanji Temple and Museum (耕三寺及び耕三寺ミュージアム)

The Kosanji Museum is located on Ikuchijima Island, a small island sandwiched between the Tatara Bri…

Setouchi

Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine (広島護国神社)

The Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine is located on the site of Hiroshima Castle, and is the largest shrine in…

Hiroshima City

Near Hiroshima Castle/Shukkeien

Daishoin (大聖院)

Miyajima has long been known and worshiped as the “Island of the Gods,” and there are ma…

Setouchi

Miyajima Area

Fudoin Temple (不動院)

Fudoin temple is a temple located in Ushita Honmachi, Higashi Ward. It was built in the middle of th…

Hiroshima City

Off the Beaten Path

Senkoji (千光寺)

Senkoji Temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Onomichi. The temple is located hal…

Onomichi Fukuyama

Hiroshima Beyond

Ko-an Maria Kannon Statue (子安マリア観音)

The statue of Maria Kannon (a goddess of mercy) is located on the precincts of Seigenji, a Buddhist …

Iwakuni

Hiroshima Beyond

Oshima Shrine (大島神社)

Oshima Shrine, which is only a fifteen-minute walk from JR Mihara Station, is a shrine that has a de…

Higashi-Hiroshima

Hiroshima Beyond

Okakae Jizo Statue (おかかえ地蔵像)

The Okakae Jizo Statue, located a few paces off the Takehara Historic Preserved District, is a hidde…

Higashi-Hiroshima

Hiroshima Beyond