Day Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima, Japan

Hiroshima Peace Memorial, commonly known as the Atomic Bomb Dome.

It lies within the Peace Memorial Park close to the hypocenter of the bomb.

Red ball marks the site of the mid-air detonation
of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

A lunch box and child's tricycle were burnt due to the Atomic bomb.

Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who died of radiation poisoning believed that folding a
 thousand paper cranes will make her wish come true. 
The paper crane symbolizing peace has spread around the world 
through the story of Sadako.

Children's Peace Monument
Statue of a girl holding up a paper crane.

Monument to Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who died of radiation poisoning. - See more at: http://www.michaeljohngrist.com/2010/04/hiroshima-a-bomb-dome/#sthash.vtqKczE8.dpuf

Monument to Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who died of radiation poisoning. - See more at: http://www.michaeljohngrist.com/2010/04/hiroshima-a-bomb-dome/#sthash.vtqKczE8.dpuf

Mango and Strawberry Sherbet

Miyajima's deer freely roam the city's streets.

 They are thought to be sacred in the native Shinto religion  
because they are considered messengers of the gods.

Not afraid of tourists.

That's how you end up on restaurant menus!

This ultimate crispy Oyster Curry Puff will make you go weak at the knees!

I wish I had more!

Maple leaf-shaped Fish Cake stuffed with Cod Roe

Itsukushima shrine is known for its "floating" torii gate welcomes visitors to the island.

Washing our hands before entering the temple for purification.

  Itsukushima shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

 and one of the National Treasure by the Japanese government.

Miyajima's specialty. 

Satisfy your appetite with these delicious oysters!