Historic sites in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Prefecture's heritage sites include ancient burial mounds like Matsumoto Kofun and Osako Kofun. Visitors can explore a range of historical locations, from prehistoric to modern eras.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 19 best

Matsumoto Kofun

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century burial mound, a designated historic site with unique ancient artifacts.

Oichi Kofun

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a rare octagonal burial mound from the 7th century with a unique cross-shaped stone cham...

Osako Kofun

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient burial mound with a megalithic stone chamber and rare grave goods.

Kitazuka Kofun

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Kitazuka Kofun is a late 7th-century burial mound with a unique stone coffin, offering a glimpse...

Daibo Kofun (Fukuyama)

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an early 7th-century burial mound, a Hiroshima Prefecture historical site.

Ruins of the Chūgoku Regional Military Headquarters Air Defense Room

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore this unique atomic-bombed ruin, the only surviving army air defense room in Japan.

Osayama Shiratsuka Kofun

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 7th-century burial mound with a unique stone chamber, a designated historic site...

San'yō Buntokuden

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

This building survived the atomic bomb blast and shows a blend of Western and Japanese architect...

Former Faculty of Science Building No. 1 at Hiroshima University

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Atomic-bombed Hiroshima University building, a rare survivor, stands as a historical testament.

Furudera Kofun Cluster

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the 5th century, including the largest in Shobara Basin.

Hijiyama Shell Mound

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

A reburied Jomon-era shell mound, offering a glimpse into ancient Hiroshima's history.

Former Imperial Bank Hiroshima Branch

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

A rare atomic bomb survivor, this historic bank building showcases resilient architecture and hi...

Hiroshima Peace Memorial

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

This memorial is a surviving structure from the 1945 atomic bombing, worth visiting to process t...

Bingo Kokufu

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the reburied remains of an ancient provincial government office and its excavated artifa...

Yadani Kofun

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a rare Yayoi burial mound, a National Historic Site with unique artifacts and Roman glas...

Jōrakuji-Nanatsuzuka Kofun Cluster

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the Kofun period, including rare shapes, within a scenic park...

Yamanokami Kofun

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century burial mound in Hiroshima, revealing ancient artifacts and a unique stone...

Kusado Sengen

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the ruins of a medieval port city that traded with Korea and China.

underground facilities in the former Kure Naval Base

HIROSHIMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a WWII underground naval facility, a testament to wartime engineering and history.

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