Hiroshima

Now regarded as a lasting symbol of peace, the city of Hiroshima is best known for being the tragic site of the dropping of the first atomic bomb. It’s been 74 years since this catastrophic event and the completely rebuilt city now boasts a thriving population of over one million people, over 700 parks, a modern electric transit system, and wide, tree-lined boulevards. Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, once the prosperous heart of Hiroshima and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the lively nightlife of the city – with over 3,500 bars, restaurants and nightclubs concentrated in three large entertainment centers. There is much to see and do in this important ‘city of peace.’