11-day itinerary in Hiroshima, Japan focusing on Top attractions and Shopping and For kids

Day 2 starts at Shukkeien Garden at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes. Travel 10 minutes by taxi (~¥1,500) to Hiroshima Castle for a 2-hour visit starting at 11 AM. For lunch, stroll 15 minutes to Okonomimura at 1:30 PM and enjoy 60 minutes of tasting local okonomiyaki. All attractions are conveniently organized by proximity to the city center.

Day 3 starts at Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for the exhibits. Travel to Asa Zoo (11:30 AM) via a 30-minute bus ride (~¥250). Spend 3 hours exploring the zoo. At 3 PM, head to MAZDA Museum, a 15-minute taxi ride (~¥2,000). Tour the museum for 2 hours and enjoy a balance of art, nature, and culture.

Day 4 starts at Mitaki-dera at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes for exploration. Travel 30 minutes by bus (around ¥230) to ekie Hiroshima, arriving at 11 AM; enjoy lunch and shopping for 90 minutes. At 1 PM, take a 15-minute walk to Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, allowing 2 hours to savor panoramic views of the city.

Day 5 starts at Round 1 Hiroshima at 9 AM - allow 60 minutes for games. Travel 10 minutes by taxi (~¥1,200) to GetHiroshima for a local insight at 10:30 AM, also for 60 minutes. Afterward, enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Nagataya at noon for a tasty Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, allowing another 60 minutes. This balanced schedule lets you mix action and leisure comfortably.

Start Day 6 at Atomic Bomb Dome at 9 AM, allowing 60 minutes for exploration. Then, take a 15-minute taxi (around ¥1,500) to Hiroshima Botanical Garden, arriving by 10:30 AM for a leisurely 90-minute stroll. At 12:30 PM, head to Fudo-in via a 20-minute taxi ride (~¥2,000) for an enriching hour visit. Enjoy a balanced day with historical insights and nature.

Start Day 7 at Kojima Holdings Naka Ward Sport Center at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for activities. Take a 10-minute taxi ride (~¥1,500) to reach Okonomimura by 11:30 AM - enjoy Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki for 1.5 hours. Finally, take a 10-minute taxi (~¥1,500) to Hiroshima Museum of Art, arriving by 1:30 PM for a leisurely 2-hour visit. This itinerary balances activities and leisure efficiently.

Day 8 starts at 5-Days Children's Cultural Science Museum at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for exploration. Take a 20-minute tram ride (~¥200) to Marina Hop by 11:30 AM (allow 1.5 hours). Enjoy a 15-minute ferry ride (included with ticket) to reach Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum by 1:30 PM - allocate 1.5 hours for this important visit.

Start at Hiroshima Hondori Shopping Street at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore shops and cafés. Then, take a 15-minute walk to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for a 2-hour visit starting at 11:30 AM. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely 10-minute bus ride (around 200 JPY) to the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims at 2 PM, allowing 90 minutes for reflection.

Start Day 10 at Seino Hiroshima (9 AM) for 2 hours. Take a 15-minute taxi (~¥1,500) to Hiroshima Museum of Art at 11:30 AM for 1.5 hours. Afterward, enjoy a 10-minute taxi ride (~¥1,200) to Peace Memorial Park at 1:30 PM for 2 hours. This itinerary is arranged by proximity to the city center for convenience.

Day 11 starts at Hondori Shopping Street at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore shops and local snacks. Travel 30 minutes by bus (~¥210) to Hiroshima Itsukaichi Cruise Ship Port, arriving by 11:30 AM for a 90-minute riverside experience. Afterward, take a 40-minute bus ride (~¥250) to 5-Days Children's Cultural Science Museum at 1:30 PM, allowing 2 hours for interactive exhibits and learning.