[Hiroshima Prefecture] Recommended sightseeing spots in Hiroshima that you can enjoy even on rainy days!

If you're going on a trip to Hiroshima and it rains, it can be a bit disappointing...

But it's okay!
Hiroshima has a lot of fun things to do even on rainy days, or rather, things that can only be enjoyed on rainy days.

Here we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots on rainy days that are full of the "Hiroshima feel" and can be enjoyed by both children and adults!

> 1. A rainy day staple! But with a difference: indoor facilities
> 2. Don't worry about rainy days! A delicious and fun craft experience for the whole family
> 3. Rainy days are even more beautiful. Japanese gardens decorated with hydrangeas
> 4. Breathtaking beauty. A classic Hiroshima spot whose atmosphere changes in the rain

A facility combining an art museum, villa and restaurant.
This is a museum that is currently attracting a lot of attention, having received the Versailles Prize, the highest award given by UNESCO as the "World's Most Beautiful Art Museum," in 2024.
Designed by Shigeru Ban, the building itself is a work of art.
You can enjoy art with the feeling of "viewing art within art."

Located on Miyajima Island, this aquarium exhibits over 13,000 creatures from 350 species, mainly from the Seto Inland Sea .
The exhibits are full of Miyajima-esque elements, including an oyster raft display and Hatsukoi-an, a space where you can feel the beauty of Japanese culture.

This is the only facility in Japan where you can tour the interior of the Akisio, a submarine used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
You can get a real feel for the history of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and life on a submarine.

The Miyoshi Mononoke Museum is Japan's first museum specializing in monsters.
You can trace how yokai have been accepted and loved by people throughout the ages.
This is a museum that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, where you can feel closer to the existence of yokai through animation and interactive works, making it more interesting.

An experiential museum with the catchphrase "Look, see, touch and take photos."
Located close to JR Fukuyama Station, the museum is home to an impressive collection of classic cars, antique watches, and more.
There are also collections that you can actually touch, making this a spot that is sure to bring back the child in you and allow adults to have fun too.

Kagura Monzen Tojimura is home to one of Japan's largest dome theaters dedicated to Kagura.
Come and enjoy Hiroshima's magnificent, splendid and highly entertaining Kagura on a special stage!
The facility, filled with the atmosphere of rural Japan, also has hot springs, accommodation, restaurants, and experience facilities, so you can enjoy yourself all day even on rainy days.

Conveniently located near Hiroshima Station, you can experience making authentic okonomiyaki.
Freshly grilled okonomiyaki that you make yourself is exceptionally delicious!
This okonomiyaki-making experience is perfect for creating memories of your trip.

The classic Hiroshima souvenir is definitely Momiji Manju.
You can enjoy the experience of baking Momiji Manju by hand on Miyajima Island.
The freshly baked Momiji Manju have a soft and fluffy texture, and taste completely different from the ones you can get as a souvenir!
There are many other experiences you can enjoy on Miyajima, so it's recommended to focus on the experiences on rainy days.

Sankeien is located about a 5-minute walk from Hiroshima.
During the rainy season, about 100 varieties of hydrangeas bloom in the park, brightening up the scenery on rainy days.
We also recommend stopping by the nearby Hattendo Village!
There is plenty to enjoy sightseeing around the airport, including the bread-making experience, a VR tour of the Hatendo Cream Bread factory, and the "Sky Station ORCHARD" where you can purchase souvenirs .

Shukkeien Garden is located in the center of Hiroshima City .
Along with the adjacent Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, you can also leisurely enjoy appreciating the art and gardens, making this a luxurious way to spend a rainy day.
It is easily accessible from major tourist destinations and is a recommended tourist spot for rainy days .

On rainy days, the entire island of Miyajima is shrouded in mist, giving it a more mystical atmosphere than usual.
Among them, the one we recommend the most is Senjokaku.
Listening to the quiet sound of the rain and gazing blankly at the misty scenery of Miyajima, I feel my mind naturally relax.

Additionally, the main street, Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Arcade, where you can enjoy eating and shopping for souvenirs, is an arcade, so you can enjoy sightseeing without worry even on rainy days.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum , located inside the Peace Memorial Park , is an indoor facility, so you can take your time exploring even on rainy days.
Be sure to also visit the outdoor Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims.
The roof of the memorial monument is modeled after a haniwa house .
It embodies the architect Kenzo Tange's desire to " protect the spirits of the atomic bomb victims from the elements ."

In addition to the places we have introduced so far, Hiroshima has many other tourist spots that you can enjoy on a rainy day.

The "Hiroshima Tourism App KINSAI" introduces indoor tourist spots selected by the HIT Hiroshima Tourism Ambassadors that can be enjoyed safely even on rainy days.

Please use this information as a reference for planning your trip.

This time, we introduced recommended tourist spots in Hiroshima that you can enjoy even on rainy days.

Another thing to remember when sightseeing on a rainy day is to carry as little luggage as possible so you can enjoy sightseeing lightly.

To reduce the stress of rainy days, we recommend taking advantage of convenient luggage storage and delivery services.