General Information

Hiroshima:

Hiroshima Travel Guide:

Hiroshima is situated in the southwestern region of the Japanese archipelago and enjoys warm weather amid the rich natural surroundings of the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku region mountain ranges.
Hiroshima Prefecture has all the typical features of Japan's landscape: mountains, sea, islands, valleys, plains and plateaus.
Climate-wise, there are regions in Hiroshima that are as cold as the northern part of Japan and at the same time, regions that are as warm as the southern part of Japan.
This is why Hiroshima is seen as representative of the entire nation.
The islands large and small in the Seto Sea are particularly a picturesque sight, and well worth visiting.

Hiroshima's Two World Heritage Sites:

The Atomic Bomb Dome:

In 1961 it was decided that the dome be preserved as a monument for peace and as a reminder of the tragedy of nuclear weapons. The Dome was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.

Itsukushima Shrine:

The shrine pavilion, built in 593, is an authentic example of Heian Period architecture and has been designated as a national treasure.
It was renovated to its current splendor in 1168. The main hall of the shrine is furnished with vermillion-lacquered columns and Japanese cypress bark roofing.
As the tide rises in the cove, the corridors appear as if they are floating over the sea - a stunning sight.

Food:

Restaurant List:

Hiroshima's food culture has been built on plentiful fresh seafood and locally-brewed Sake.
In particular, oysters have been farmed here for around 450 years.
Hiroshima is also famous for its "okonomiyaki" a type of savoury "pancake" made with egg, pancake type batter, vegetables, noodles and meat.

Power:

Electricity is 100V/60Hz. For almost all laptops, this should be fine, since adaptors are typically rated at 90(100)V -240V. Power is VERY stable, so there is no need for surge suppressors. Most US equipment works fine, since the voltage is lower by only 10-15%. For European and other parts of the world where 240V is the norm, the rule of thumb is that, if the equipment works in North America, it will work in Japan.

The electrical plug is essentially identical to those in the US. For European as well as other
plugs you will have to bring an adaptor.

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