Official Tourism Resource
Explore Hiroshima with “Dive! Hiroshima”
For broader sightseeing information beyond the selected attractions listed on this page, participants are encouraged to visit Dive! Hiroshima, the official tourism information website prepared by the Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau. The site provides comprehensive information on destinations and experiences throughout Hiroshima Prefecture, including sightseeing spots, culture, food, seasonal attractions, suggested itineraries, and practical travel information.
It is particularly useful for participants who wish to plan additional sightseeing before or after the conference, including trips beyond central Hiroshima. Click on the card below to visit the site.
Source: Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Points of Interest
Discover Hiroshima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
The conference venue is located inside the park, making this the easiest sightseeing destination to visit before or after conference sessions.
Atomic Bomb Dome
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Hiroshima's most significant historical landmarks. It can be reached on foot from the conference venue. Click on this card for more information.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Adjacent to the conference venue. Participants should allow sufficient time for the exhibitions, especially during busy tourism periods. Click on this card to visit the official museum website.
Hondori Shopping Arcade
A lively covered shopping street close to Peace Memorial Park, useful for cafés, restaurants, shopping, and an informal evening walk.
Shukkeien Garden
A traditional Japanese landscape garden in central Hiroshima, well suited to a short cultural visit before departure or after morning sessions.
Miyajima / Itsukushima Shrine
One of Hiroshima Prefecture's signature destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The official shrine access information indicates about 30 minutes by JR from Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi, followed by about 10 minutes by ferry. Click on this card for the website and official access.
Plan Ahead
Suggested Short Itineraries
After conference sessions
ICCH → Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum area → Cenotaph → Atomic Bomb Dome → Hondori. This requires almost no additional transportation.
Explore central Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Park → Atomic Bomb Dome → Hondori / Kamiyacho → central Hiroshima. Add Shukkeien Garden or the Hiroshima Castle area if time permits.
Excursions
Miyajima / Itsukushima Shrine. Allow enough time for transportation to Miyajimaguchi, the ferry crossing, walking on the island, and return travel.
For additional itinerary ideas, seasonal recommendations, and destinations throughout Hiroshima Prefecture, visit Dive! Hiroshima, the official tourism information website of the Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau.