Hiroshima

Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the city had an estimated population of 1,199,391. The gross domestic product in Greater Hiroshima, Hiroshima Urban Employment Area, was US $61.3 billion as of 2010. Kazumi Matsui has been the city's mayor since April 2011. Hiroshima was founded in 1598 as a castle town on the Ōta River delta. Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Hiroshima rapidly transformed into a major urban center and industrial hub. In 1889, Hiroshima officially gained city status.

The Best Travel Spots nearby Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Atomic Bomb Dome

1.1 km away

Hiroshima Prefecture

1.3 km away

Hiroshima Castle

1.8 km away

24-3 Motoujinamachi

4.6 km away

Hatsukaichi

12.0 km away

Miyajima Island

15.3 km away