HIROSHIMA CITY

Rent your bike from one of the stations of the Peacecle and you will get your bike the whole day from between 7am to 11pm for only 1000yen. This is one of the best ways to travel around Hiroshima instead of taking the traditional trams and standard trains which also has networks all over the city. 

Located in the Hiroshima city, just minutes away from city centre is Hiroshima Castle. The original castle was built in 1590's, however was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945. Now stands a replica version built in 1958, and serves as a museum of the history of Hiroshima before WWII.

Spicy "Tsukemen" noodles are one the famous dishes of Hiroshima. The noodles are dipped in a spicy soup with spring onions and sesame, and is normally served cold, You can choose the spice level to fit your preference, and add more hot sauce as you eat along.

Visit the atomic bomb dome which the ruins serves as a memorial to the 70,000+ people that were killed instantly and the many other people that suffered from fatal injuries by the atomic bomb that was dropped on August 6th 1945. You can also learn about the history of Hiroshima at the Peace Memorial Museum which has continuously appealed for the elimination of nuclear armaments and the realization of permanent world peace.

One of the most famous Hiroshima style "okonomiyaki" pancakes that is loved by the locals as well as many tourists. Unlike Osaka style "okonomiyaki" pancakes where the cabbage and pancake mix is mixed together before heated, the Hiroshima style is made of layers of pancake, cabbage, egg, noodles and toppings that you can choose out of the menu.The queues are generally long but its surely worth the wait. The seat turnover rate is generally quite fast.