Things to do in Mitaki-dera

This is a tour by public transportation and the group is kept very small. we only have three members on the tour. The guide Isabella is very clear in her explanation. She has lots of positive energy.

We visited during the Obon holiday, and there were so many tourists that the exhibition hall was packed, making it impossible to see the exhibits. It was a real shame! However, inside the exhibition, you could truly feel the horror of nuclear energy in warfare. I hope for world peace and an end to all wars.

This should be a tour that every visitor to Japan sees. It was heartwrenchingly sad. The comprehensive information and graphic details was confronting. The presentation was exceptional, it was well laid out and easily followed through the passage of the event. As sad as it was I would highly recommend it.

1. The location is very convenient, situated in a small area right next to the entrance of Hiroshima Castle, a must-visit spot, making it easy to find. 2. The staff provides very detailed instructions and explanations on archery steps in English, ensuring even those who aren't athletic can enjoy themselves. 3. Visitors are given traditional Kyudo (Japanese archery) attire to wear, and the staff will even use their phones to capture this precious experience (videos/photos) for you. 4. Finally, you receive a commemorative sticker, creating an unforgettable memory. 5. The follow-up email after the experience is also very prompt and thoughtful. In summary, apart from the cost being a bit high and requiring a reservation, there are no downsides. I highly recommend experiencing this before or after visiting Hiroshima Castle.

While it's not a full 360-degree view, you can see all the main sights here. There's a spot on the first floor and also upstairs. It's a great place to relax until evening after buying a lemon drink. For the night view, you can go up when it operates as a bar, but I didn't go up. It's quite high up, so the breeze was cool, but the bars made it a bit difficult to take good photos. Still, it's a nice place to relax while looking out over Hiroshima city. If you choose the origami option, you can go down a floor to fold a paper crane and drop it, and they'll even take a picture for you if you hand them your phone.

Thomas was a wonderful tour guide. He was very informative and easy to talk to. I would have liked to hear more information about the military base in Hiroshima, but I understand there was a lot to cover! This tour made me even more interested to do my own self-guided study of the city’s history. Thank you, Thomas!

glad I had joined this one day tour… both guide n his assistant were very nice, professional, had giving us lots of background of each spot. and also they were helpful for helping some of the tour member to change their train ticket. good jobs 👍👍👍

One of our favourite parks we visited on our Japan trip. Absolutely stunning, and features unique architecture, a small bamboo forrest, turtles, and lots of koi fish. We visited in April 2026 in peak cherry blossom season - highly recommend.

My biggest takeaway from using the Hiroshima Enjoy Pass this time was how "convenient and cost-effective" it was. I initially bought it just to try it out, but after using it, I found that it effectively saved me money on everything from sightseeing and shopping discounts to transportation. From visiting Itsukushima Shrine and strolling through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to buying souvenirs around Hiroshima Station, every use was incredibly smooth – all I had to do was show the mobile pass. For travelers like me who prefer to plan their own itinerary and don't want to rush, the flexibility of using it within seven days was especially practical. Overall, the Hiroshima Enjoy Pass not only saved me money but also added a sense of ease and relaxation to my trip. It's a practical pass I'd highly recommend to first-time visitors to Hiroshima.