Hiroshima has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) and the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine.

World Peace

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) was the only structure left in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. It also expresses the hope for world peace and the ultimate elimination of all nuclear weapons.

Scenic Beauty

Itsukushima Shinto Shrine consists of magnificent floating buildings. It plays on the contrasts of colour and form between mountains and sea. It is one of the Three Views of Japan and is also a Special Historic Site.

Manufacturing Technology

Hiroshima is also known as a hub for manufacturing technology. Hiroshima has peacefully developed from the ashes of devastation, with achievements in research by Hiroshima University, the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, and others, as well as global success achieved through corporations in the automotive, machinery, chemical, and other industries.

Change Learning by Digital

Hiroshima has an education motto as follows: 'Pupils or students take pride in studying in Hiroshima. Be proud and talk about "Hiroshima" and "Japan." Work with people all over the world with high aspirations and create new value or innovation.' They use digital equipment to attain their goals.

Easy to approach

Hiroshima is easy to access from the primary international airport. It takes one hour to go from Fukuoka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen. If you go from Osaka Kansai Airport, It takes two hours by Express and Shinkansen.