/hɪˈroʊʃɪmə/ • A City of Peace and Everlasting Hope.
Rising from history to become a vibrant, modern metropolis on the Seto Inland Sea.
Population
742k
Residents
Land Area
906
sq km
GDP Nominal
12B
USD nominal
Global Rank
102
Global Index
Hiroshima combines solemn historical reflection with modern urban energy and scenic coastal beauty.
Peace City
Renowned globally as a center for world peace and human rights diplomacy.
Abundant
The city features lush parks including the riverside Peace Memorial Park.
Welcoming
Hiroshima is famous for its warm local culture and accessible urban layout.
Diverse
Strong industrial sectors including automotive manufacturing and shipbuilding.
Hiroshima's history is defined by its transition through time, resilience, and transformation.
Mori Terumoto founded the castle town of Hiroshima on the Ota River delta.
Hiroshima officially became a city, rapidly developing into a military and industrial center.
The city was destroyed by an atomic bomb on August 6th, marking a pivotal moment in human history.
Legislation passed to rebuild the city as a symbol of permanent global peace.
Today, Hiroshima stands as a thriving economic hub and a vital educational center.
Empirical charts mapping local seasonal variations, long-term urban population growth, and economic sector distribution.
Average temperatures (°C) against average monthly rainfall metrics (mm).
Source: Local meteorology department records.
Historical urban concentration of the metropolitan area.
Source: Official national statistics database.
Percentage output breakdown of Hiroshima's massive 12B economy.
Source: City Treasury economic forecast index.
From business districts to historic centers, every corner of the city offers something new.
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Navigate Hiroshima's iconic monuments, royal historical locations, and prestigious world-class museums directly on our live interactive GIS mapping application.
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Iconic A-Bomb Dome.
Historic feudal castle.
Explore sites ranging from UNESCO monuments to serene nature spots.
The skeletal remains of the Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall preserved as a memorial.
A beautiful reconstruction featuring a museum of samurai history and town life.
Historic garden dating back to 1620, designed with miniature landscapes and ponds.
Renowned for its massive gate that appears to float at high tide.
Houses a wide array of French Impressionist art and local Japanese masterpieces.
An interactive look into the automotive giant's history and manufacturing processes.
Hiroshima cuisine is bold, savory, and deeply influenced by local ingredients.
A savory pancake layered with cabbage, noodles, and pork.
Fresh Seto Inland Sea oysters, typically grilled over charcoal.
Maple-leaf shaped cakes filled with sweet bean or custard.
A delicious pork and soy-sauce broth with thin noodles.
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Hiroshima costs relative to major global metropolises.
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