The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in central Hiroshima, Japan, dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II.
The Atomic Bomb Dome somehow managed to
The building above was right below where the Atomic bomb detonated and absorbed the powerful explosion and heat, and burst into flames. Because the impact of the blast came almost directly overhead, curiously the thick outer walls and the steel dome escaped complete destruction. However, the people who were inside at the time died instantly and the interior of the building was completely gutted by fire. Although the exact time is unknown, the building with its exposed steel dome began to be referred to as the "Atomic Bomb Dome".
Amazing seafood is available in Hiroshima.
Itsukushima (厳島) is an island in the western part of the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the northwest of Hiroshima Bay. It is popularly known as Miyajima (宮島), which in Japanese means the Shrine Island.
Grab an early ferry across and you'll be one of few on the island. The walk to the top viewing point is magical and gives amazing views of Hiroshima and surrounding sea and islands.
This region is famous for oyster farming and this is the place to try as many varieties of oysters as possible, raw, fried, as a burger, on a stick, we thought it was good enough to try them all.
Backpackers Miyajima was a superb hostel close to the train station and moments from the ferry. Very tidy, friendly and a great price. It also had a roof top garden for viewing and relaxing.
Ferry Wharf
Off to Kyoto and the wonderful district of Arashiyama.
Kiyomizudera one early morning.
Kinkakuji Temple, so pretty!
Matsutake is the common name for a highly sought mushroom that grows in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is prized in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine for its distinct spicy-aromatic odor.
Several hundred dollars per kilo so we didn't buy any this trip.
