A trip around Hiroshima's “architecture” that the world is paying attention to

Hiroshima Prefecture has many “buildings” worth visiting, from masterpieces of modern architecture to cultural properties that mark history.
Embark on a journey to rediscover the charms of Hiroshima through architecture!

1. Simose Art Museum received the UNESCO “World's Most Beautiful Museum” Grand Prize

In 2024/12, the Simose Art Museum in Otake City received the Versailles Award, the UNESCO “World's Most Beautiful Museum” top prize.
“Seeing art within art.” Based on the concept, the Simose Art Museum, designed by world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban, features movable exhibition rooms inspired by islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea.
From the Boyo Terrace, you can enjoy scenery in harmony with nature, such as a colorful movable exhibition room floating in a basin of water and the beauty of the archipelago in the Seto Inland Sea.

2. Even beginners in construction can enjoy it! 3 recommended architectural spots

Hiroshima Andersen (atomic bombed building)

アンデルセン — Hiroshima Andersen is a symbol of the shopping area Hiroshima Hondori shopping district in the center of Hiroshima city.
Due to the renewal in 2020, the design of the atomic bombed building and the fact that it was rebuilt while preserving part of the exterior wall were evaluated, and it was also selected for the “18th Hiroshima Town Development Design Award”.
The original building was built in 1925 as the Hiroshima branch of the Mitsui Bank, and it still retains its profound feeling, and is bustling as a facility that colors the eating habits of Hiroshima residents.

Mitarai

original — A port waiting for the tide that flourished greatly during the Edo period on Osakishimojima.
Pre-modern buildings, such as shrines, port facilities, and cityscapes, have been preserved, and you can enjoy the feeling that you have traveled back in time.
Due to the development of the Tobishima Kaido, it is also possible to go by car from the mainland!

Senko-ji Temple Summit Observation Deck PEAK

54_PEAK — The observation deck “PEAK” at Senkoji Park was reopened in March 2022.
The design was carried out by the architectural design firm “AS,” which handles many buildings both domestically and internationally, such as the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art and Louis Vuitton stores. From the observation deck, which is about 63 meters long and has an impressive curve, the Onomichi Channel and the Shimanami Kaido, this is Onomichi! You can enjoy a panoramic view of such scenery.
In particular, the spectacular view on a clear day is a must-see!

3. Learn about the appeal of Hiroshima architecture

In Hiroshima, the project “Hiroshimata Monogatari” has been underway since 2013 to discover and disseminate attractive buildings in the prefecture.
Let's enjoy walking around Hiroshima from a different perspective while feeling the history and background of the building!

Click here for Hiroshima Architecture “100 Selection”