HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL PARK
Read moreBuilt between the arms of the Ota-gawa River, the Heiwa Kinen Kōen (Peace Memorial Park) was designed by architect Kenzō Tange, while the two bridges are the works of Japanese-American sculptor Noguchi Isamu. The Cenotaph and the Flame monument feature an inscription, "Remain in peace so that the mistake will not be made again." The lists of the victims are kept in the stone coffin in the cenotaph monument.
SANDAN-KYO GORGE
Read moreClassified as remarkable landscapes, these gorges are located in Nishi Park, only 1 hour drive from Hiroshima. Renowned for their beauty, they are also famous for their glowing maples in autumn. Powerful streams, deep pools, steep walls and waterfalls follow one another. This 13 km long area stretches from the entrance of Sandankyo to Lake Hijiri. The five beautiful views of Kurobuchi include the cliff and primary forest, Sarutobi, the narrow passage between the rocks and the waterfalls Nidan-daki, Sandan-daki and Mitsu-daki.