Hiroshima Prefecture district, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a city in Hiroshima Prefecture district, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, home to about 1,143,841 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 14 buddhist sites, 33 forts & heritage, 14 temples and 13 parks. The must-see places are Hiroshima Children's Museum (1 km), 本川小学校平和資料館 (1 km) and Honkawa Elementary School Gymnasium (1 km).

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Hiroshima at a glance

Location
Hiroshima Prefecture district, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 1,143,841
Coordinates
34.4000° N, 132.4500° E
Places within 50 km
119 (68 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Hiroshima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hiroshima: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Hiroshima

52 buddhist sites within 100 km of Hiroshima. The closest is 本願寺広島別院 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 本願寺広島別院 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Enryū-ji · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Anrakuji Temple · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 多聞院 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Mitaki-dera · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Fudo-in Temple · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Hiroshima

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hiroshima. The closest is 旧廣島護国神社被爆鳥居台座 (1 km); the best-known is Children's Peace Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Hiroshima

34 temples within 100 km of Hiroshima. The closest is Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hiroshima

19 parks within 100 km of Hiroshima. The closest is Hiroshima Gate Park (1 km); the best-known is 千田公園 (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Hiroshima

18 museums within 100 km of Hiroshima. The closest is Hiroshima Children's Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hiroshima

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hiroshima. The closest is Hannover Garden (1 km); the best-known is 旧国泰寺愛宕池 (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hiroshima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hiroshima
  2. 1 km 本川小学校平和資料館 · museum, Hiroshima Prefecture
  3. 1 km Honkawa Elementary School Gymnasium · museum, Hiroshima Prefecture
  4. 1 km Children's Peace Monument · monument, Hiroshima Prefecture
  5. 1 km Hiroshima Children's Museum · museum, Hiroshima Prefecture
  6. 1 km 本願寺広島別院 · Buddhist site, Hiroshima Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Hiroshima

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How to reach Hiroshima

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    Within 15 km of Hiroshima

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hiroshima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1452本願寺広島別院 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3334旧廣島護国神社被爆鳥居台座 (1 km)
    Temples1434Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine (1 km)
    Parks1319Hiroshima Gate Park (1 km)
    Museums1318Hiroshima Children's Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Hannover Garden (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves68Kyū-Ōta River (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints78Hiroshima Orizuru Tower (1 km)
    Other attractions44パーフェクトリバティー教団広島中央教会 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Pond of Peace (1 km)
    Waterfalls33Carp Swimming Up A Waterfall (1 km)
    Beaches & coast03Ōkunoshima Lighthouse (64 km)
    Churches11Noboricho Catholic Church (2 km)

    Hiroshima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hiroshima?

    Hiroshima Children's Museum (museum, about 1 km), 本川小学校平和資料館 (museum, about 1 km), Honkawa Elementary School Gymnasium (museum, about 1 km), 本願寺広島別院 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Children's Peace Monument (monument, about 1 km), Flame of Peace (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hiroshima?

    119 places on Spotwander: 14 buddhist sites, 33 forts & heritage, 14 temples, 13 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Hiroshima?

    本願寺広島別院, about 1 km by road; The Atom Bomb Struck Jizōson (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hiroshima?

    旧廣島護国神社被爆鳥居台座, about 1 km by road; Second Generation Peace Bell (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Hiroshima?

    Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, about 1 km by road; Shirakami-sha (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hiroshima?

    Start in Hiroshima, visit 本川小学校平和資料館, then Honkawa Elementary School Gymnasium, then Children's Peace Monument, then Hiroshima Children's Museum, then 本願寺広島別院, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hiroshima?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hiroshima’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.