Things to do in Kumano
Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Top places to visit
1. Itsukushima Shrine
![Itsukushima Shrine showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/108000/108784-Itsukushima-Shrine.jpg)
2. Miyajima Ferry Terminal
![Miyajima Ferry Terminal](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/109000/109005-Miyajima-Ferry-Terminal.jpg)
3. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park featuring a garden and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/108000/108856-Hiroshima-Peace-Memorial-Park.jpg)
4. Atomic Bomb Dome
![A-Bomb Dome featuring a river or creek and a memorial](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/108000/108923-A-Bomb-Dome.jpg)
5. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum as well as children](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/108000/108837-Hiroshima-Peace-Memorial-Museum.jpg)
Popular places to visit
Itsukushima Shrine
Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.
Hiroshima Castle
Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.
Hiroshima Central Shopping District
During your visit to Hiroshima, you can do some window-shopping at Hiroshima Central Shopping District. Visit the monuments in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Pay respects to the victims of the Hiroshima bombings in a new, contemplative space that brings together images, video and voices of survivors.