Hiroshima and Miyajima

Hiroshima and Miyajima

I recently took a trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima during Golden Week. Hiroshima is definitely a place that everyone should visit. As it is the site of the first atomic bombing during World War II, it has a very deep and sad history. Despite the horrors of the atomic bomb, the reconstruction of Hiroshima goes to show that there is always hope even at the bleakest moments. For anyone who hasn't been to Hiroshima, I highly recommend that you visit at least once. And be sure to try their okonomiyaki...its declicious!

Miyajima was also a lot of fun to visit. The Itsukushima shrine and red Torii gate were very beautiful, especially during high tide. I was even able to touch the gate during low tide. Be sure to check the tides before you visit so that you can see it at high and low tide. AND...be sure to try their barbequed oysters and momiji manju...wonderfully delicious!