City reborn from atomic devastation
A solemn, hopeful city — the Peace Memorial Park, the famous "floating" Itsukushima torii gate at Miyajima, and Japan's best okonomiyaki.




Streetcars (charming); JR Pass for Miyajima ferry.
Visit Miyajima at low tide to walk to the torii gate, high tide for the floating photo.
Among the safest countries in the world. Cash is still king in many places.
Nagarekawa district bars; Hondori covered shopping.