Hiroshima with kids ｜1 night 2 days itinerary

Before boarding the Shinkansen, I stopped by a ‘Tenmusu’ shop to grab a small rice ball with shrimp, just in case he gets hungry on the way. Tenmusu is one of the most popular regional foods in Nagoya! Mr. R slept in the Shinkansen for 2 hours, so it was as smooth as silk!

We actually had Shirunashi Tantan noodles, which is a regional dish of Hiroshima, but I do not recommend it for kids as it’s spicy! Well, I should have customized the spice level to zero, but I ordered the maximum level… Oops! I enjoyed it, but Mr. R had a little rice ball at the shop instead.

Mr. R seemed to really enjoy strolling around the castle! However, please watch carefully to ensure that your kids do not jump into the canal. You may also find one of the precious trees that was exposed to the atomic bomb in the park! We took a little ice cream break in the castle park, and the sakura ice cream was delicious!

We got close to the Atomic Bomb Dome, just in front of it, and learned about its history outside of the classroom. Unfortunately, we couldn’t visit the memorial museum as it was crowded. Instead, we played at the World Peace monument in the Peace Park, and little R also enjoyed strolling around the park.

The hotel is located just 5 minutes from the Peace Park. Although the check-in time is from 15:00, they kindly gave me a room key an hour early at no extra charge. I tried to let him take a nap, but it failed! He was so energetic and eager to discover new things! I reviewed this hotel in detail in my previous blog, so please check it out. I highly recommend it!”

While most Okonomiyaki places are not suitable for kids because the Teppan Grill is in front of the table, Micchan is a very kid-friendly restaurant! The restaurant is a decent size, has some kids’ chairs, and they serve dish by dish. So, we both really enjoyed Hiroshima Okonomiyaki safely. For more details, click here!”

We received some Knot Coins upon check-in, so I enjoyed drinking white wine while Mr. R enjoyed some little sweets on the rooftop at the hotel. The view and atmosphere were pretty nice. My accommodation plan included this package, but you can also purchase Knot Coins separately.

As a minimalist, I don’t bring many items, including kids’ clothes, during travel. I wash them out at the washbasin with hand soap, then squeeze them by hand. Afterward, I squeeze them with bath towels and let them dry. Drying clothes in the room is actually good for winter as they dry pretty quickly in the room. However, I realized that the hotel has a laundry machine on the 2nd floor! Hahaha.

While most hotel breakfasts are buffet-style, here they offer a different style, and I absolutely loved it. Coffee, soft drinks, and soups are free-flowing, and the food and staff were really nice. I reviewed the breakfast experience in detail here!

The easiest and most enjoyable way to visit Miyajima is by ferry. The ride takes approximately 45 minutes and goes directly to Miyajima. I highly recommend booking tickets in advance as this mode of transportation is quite popular. The ferry not only serves as transportation but also offers a scenic view of the world heritage site during the ride.

Pay an entrance fee at The Itsukushima Shrine (a World Heritage Site) and explore the historical architecture and scenic views inside! If you want to take a picture just in front of the shrine gate, you may have to wait in a long queue. However, there are many spots to take good pictures, so no worries!

We visited Miyajima Aquarium for Mr. R, but it turned out to be enjoyable for adults too. The aquarium is barrier-free, so I had no issues walking around with the stroller. Additionally, the toilets are clean too.

I wanted to enjoy the street foods, so we skipped having lunch at a restaurant. Instead, we had fried momiji-manjyu, lemon squash, and grilled oysters. Mr. R fell asleep while he was in the baby carrier, so I enjoyed the extra bonus time to eat the grilled oysters again.

We already reserved a ferry ride ticket, so we just paid a few hundred yen more to get to Miyajima-Kou, which only takes a 10-minute ferry ride. Then, we took a JR train heading back to Hiroshima Station.

Mr. R woke up after his 2-hour nap, so he had a late lunch that I brought in the bag for emergencies. These packaged foods are very convenient, especially during travel.

Before boarding the Shinkansen, we did some last-minute shopping at Ekie, which is connected with JR Hiroshima Station. We bought some snacks and a small dinner for the Shinkansen ride, as well as souvenirs for my family. While you can change baby/kids diapers on the Shinkansen, I recommend visiting the baby & kids resting area as it’s clean and equipped with breastfeeding rooms.