After an early breakfast, we used the time to check out Hiroshima Castle. Unfortunately, we only had time for a quick visit before meeting up with the group and taking the tram to Miyajima.

On the island of Miyajima is the Itsukushima-Shrine with its torii gate standing in the water - a world-famous postcard motif. The shrine complex stands on stilts and is also in the water at high tide. The building is a wonderful backdrop for traditional weddings.

Finally, we headed back to Hiroshima by tram, where we had a look at the Peace Park. It’s located right beneath the spot where the atomic bomb exploded in 1945. It’s an interesting, but also a depressing place.

Late in the afternoon, we tried to reach the Shukkeien-Garden on our own, but we had double bad luck: it was already closed, and on top of that, it started to rain.