How to Spend a Day Visiting the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima is a city of history, remembrance, and peace. A visit to the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum helps us understand the past and hope for a better future.

This guide will take you through a full day in Hiroshima, including historical sites, beautiful gardens, and delicious local food.

Let’s begin!

Take a Tram from Your Hotel to Genbaku Dome-mae Station

Start your day by taking the Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) tram from the nearest station to Genbaku Dome-mae Station.

Recommended Tram Lines:

• Line 2 (Miyajima Line) – Best for travelers staying near Hiroshima Station or in central Hiroshima.

• Line 6 (Eba Line) – Another direct option to Genbaku Dome-mae Station.

Lunch in Hiroshima

After visiting the museum, take a break and enjoy some local food. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) is a must-try!

Recommended Restaurants:

• Okonomimura – A sprawling food hall filled with okonomiyaki stalls so you can have your pick!

• Nagata-ya (Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly)– Famous for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) with vegan and vegetarian options available

• Hassei (Vegetarian/Gluten Free Friendly) - Enjoy big portions at low prices at this okonomiyaki joint with vegetarian and gluten free options available.

• Tempura Tenkou - Delicious tempura in a relaxed traditional atmosphere, reservation is recommended.

Traveler’s Tip: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki has noodles in it!

Afternoon Coffee Break

Take a short break and enjoy a coffee or tea at a local café.

Recommended Cafés:

• Obscura Coffee Roasters – A modern café with specialty coffee.

• Kissa Saeki (Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly) – A retro-style Japanese café with vegan drinks, desserts, and light meals and an easy to understand menu.

• Caffé Ponte – A riverside café/restaurant bringing a taste of Italy to Hiroshima.

Dinner in Hiroshima

Before heading back to your hotel, enjoy dinner at one of Hiroshima’s great restaurants.

Recommended Dinner Spots:

• Guttsuri-an - It's a bit of a distance, taking 35 minutes by bus from the garden, but this is a must visit for seafood and oyster lovers!

• Number 3 - For those looking to sample some Hiroshima beef, then this is the perfect spot recommended by locals.

• Okamoto's Okanomiyaki (Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly) – One of the most highly rated okonomiyaki restaurants in the city with delicious food and entertaining staff.

• Seitan-wo-Tsuke (Vegetarian Friendly) - Want wagyu, and oysters, and ramen? Then this place is for you as it all three, serving up delicious wagyu oyster ramen! It also appears to have a vegetarian ramen on offer as well.

Return to Your Hotel

After dinner, return to your hotel in Hiroshima. If you're staying near Hiroshima Station, you can take a tram or taxi.