Hiroshima’s defining moment occurred with the dropping of the first atomic bomb. Contrary to the notion that they would want to forget this event, the ruined Genbaku Dome stands defiantly as a preserved reminder, while the broader Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park symbolizes hope for the future. Nearby Miyajima Island and Shukkeien Gardens offer more serene ways to spend your time, with the former being one of Japan’s top three scenic locations and the latter presenting a unique landscape of miniatures modeled after forests, valleys, and mountains in China..
