Hiroshima is a city of resilience, history, and hope, making it a meaningful and enriching destination for families. While many know it for its tragic past, Hiroshima today is a vibrant, welcoming city that beautifully blends remembrance with renewal. Families can visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn about Hiroshima’s history in an educational yet age-appropriate way. Beyond its historical sites, the city offers lush gardens, scenic riversides, and engaging cultural experiences that allow children to explore Hiroshima’s rich heritage.
Luca & Nico’s travels to Hiroshima have given them firsthand experience with the city’s deep cultural significance and its many family-friendly attractions. Families can enjoy ferry rides to Miyajima Island, where they’ll encounter friendly deer, hike scenic trails, and marvel at the famous floating torii gate. Hiroshima also offers fun hands-on activities like making okonomiyaki, its famous savory pancake, and discovering hidden gems like its historic tram system. The city’s warm hospitality and commitment to peace make it a truly unique place for families to visit.
Explore our Hiroshima guides below for the best family-friendly activities, cultural spots, and hidden gems to help you plan your visit and just below that, join us on real adventures we had with Luca & Nico!
Family Travel Guides for Hiroshima
From history and peace to streetcar rides and fluffy okonomiyaki, Hiroshima has stories waiting to be told. We’re still uncovering them, come back soon!