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Last Updated: April 2026 2026 Update: The 3.5-year renovation of Itsukushima Shrine’s Great Torii is completely finished, and the gate is fully visible without scaffolding.
![Hiroshima Food Guide 2026: Okonomiyaki, Oysters & Seto Sushi [Local's Picks]](https://hiddenjapan-gems.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/29856F07-18E2-4769-897E-F3CA8EC4F8AE-300x225.webp)
Last Updated: April 2026 2026 Update: While many tourists flock to Okonomimura, the original birthplace of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is Mitchan Souhonten. Expect 30-60 minute waits
![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park 2026: 7 Key Monuments & Museum Guide [With Map]](https://hiddenjapan-gems.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/66F0DEA7-C53A-43F3-8E1E-E0C25C7CE60A-300x225.webp)
Last Updated: April 2026 2026 Update: The Peace Memorial Museum now requires web reservations for early morning (7:30 AM) and extended evening hours during peak
![Miyajima Island 2026: Floating Torii, 5 Must-Eat Foods & Ferry Guide [With Tide Tips]](https://hiddenjapan-gems.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9072AC0A-2F14-4FAC-8BD4-28DF503F9096-300x225.webp)
2026 Update The 3.5-year renovation of Itsukushima Shrine’s Great Torii is completely finished, and the gate is fully visible without scaffolding. However, the five-story pagoda
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