What to do in Hiroshima & Miyajima | 6 Must Try Travel Ideas
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- Hiroshima and Miyajima Island are essential places to visit on a trip to Japan. We pass through the city in search of Okonomiyaki pancakes, Itsukushima Shrine and Japan's first Pizza vending machine! Joined by awesome friend and Japan first timer Ellen!
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NOTIFICATION SQUAD: What would you rather have?! Vending machine pizza or Okonomiyaki?! These are the big everyday decisions that make life worth living.
I can't believe it's taken 6 years to make a video on Hiroshima! If you're visiting Japan, I always recommend it along with Tokyo and Kyoto as one of the big three. Particularly Miyajima, which is a pleasant island escape from Japan's hectic urban surroundings. A huge thanks to Ellen for joining me today and on the next few episodes of Journey Across Japan - it should be good fun living vicariously through her reactions to Japan!
Ummmm.....okonomiyaki
Why not both? Haha
why not both?
I'd like Chris Okonomiyaki!
Vending machine pizza definitely
I’m Japanese and live in Hiroshima. I’m so happy you introduce my hometown!! Thank you!! And come to Hiroshima again!!
Looks like a great city : )
Rina M. I am going to japan next year. And i have just one day in hiroshima. Could you give me a few extra things apart from the tips in this video i should really go and check out in hiroshima?
Hi everytime i visit Japan i head for Hiroshima . I felt at home there . I loved the people and the city . Belive me after the history and what Hiroshima went through its an amazing and beautiful city . Its a must for any visitor. Its worth the jet lag .
Visited Hiroshima for few days.
I love it, friendly local nothing like big city Osaka and Tokyo
Great location for stay if you plan to visit Miyajima, Onomichi, Iwakuni and Kure.
Will visit again next year.
I am indian I like Japan country
thank you Chris, for coming to Hiroshima,
I was born in Hiroshima, and raised up there.
My parents were hibakusha, both now in heaven.
Rest In Peace all of them.
🙏🙏🙏💖
Heaven doesn’t exist
@@somerandomperson467 bruh really? People can believe whatever they want to, doesn't mean you have to spit on them and claim it isn't real.
@@somerandomperson467 your opinion
@@somerandomperson467 edgy incel
“Friendly deer”
When I went to Miyajima, one of those bastards tried to grab my map and ended up grabbing my JR rail pass instead. Cue to me having (read losing) a tug of war of competition with a deer until a kind old Japanese man scared it off!
Those deer will fuck you up son
those bastards even much off my sketchbook when I tried to draw the landscape. Like you, some nice old guy scared the fucker away. 9/10, it will be 10/10 if there are restos serving deer meat there
@@exudeku not cool bruh. You could just challenge them to a wrestling match insteed
@@TheTheoser nah, I'm not chad enought to be like the Nichijō Principal who fuckin' German Suplexed a Deer
😂
@@exudeku with your stories of old guys scaring away annoying deers makes me imagine some kind of old men task force patrolling the island
I was cornered and robbed by two deers on Miyajima on my first visit there. I was holding a small bag of anko pastries and these two deers surrounded me and won't let me pass until I've given them all those pastries.
Deer are probably responsible for 99% of all crime in Japan, shameful display !
Feed them yellow leaves instead! That was our tactic.
A deer ate my map when I was there. Most alpha creatures I have seen
I know somebody who got their Japan Rail pass eaten by Miyajima deer. The problem was she needed it to get the JR ferry back to the mainland.
The deer paid for this video to get more people to visit. Organised. Dangerous.
Two numbers in the title, Chris must be really desperate.
I just realized your profile pic is just an inverted color hollow mask from bleach🤨
@Mao ZeDong 24 and 6
@@putyourgrasseson3014 where is 24 in the title?
@@DisconnectedRoamer in my title its 24 hours in Hiroshima/ 6 must try ...
Ellen was quite lovely and seemed comfortable in front of the camera. She would make for a good reoccurring guest.
Uncle Eidolf gross
Nicholas Brush yeah
@Uncle Eidolf wtf man
@@DTOSX666 What was the comment? Dare to repeat is for my curiosity please
She has such a warm smile. It’s contagious
12:36 “Hold my pizza for me, peasant girl.” Chris, you never fail to crack me up 😂
I'm proud of my hometown.
I'm very blessed to go to school every morning while watching the torii.
You are :)
Seriously? I'd kill to go to school that way
羨ましいです…
10:09 demonetisation flash backs flood Chris’ mind
3:45 well, he already blew it on that front
oh yeah yeah
Foolish Chris! Everyone who's ever had a Ramune knows the ball bearing only stops the soda from coming out when you're actually trying to drink lol
Only if you take the bottle the wrong side. There is two sides.
true😭😭
I thought it’s to stop the carbonated air from escaping so it stays fizzier for longer without having to put the cap on between sips.
I cant never forget the feeling when i visited Hiroshima, especially the peace memorial museum. There was a certain feeling that i cant describe with words when i saw the remains of the stuff left. It was frightening to imagine the situation back then. It was even more saddening when i saw the Children's peace monument and learning the story behind it.
I know what you mean. When I got there and it hit me that it was the place where an actual atomic bomb exploded, it sent chills down my spine. And the museum was an emotional experience, which I did not expect.
6:42 deer taking a selfie and thinking: "may be it looks better if I lower my head and look up with those adorable eyes at the camera"
Gotta say I’ve never seen so many real people before. Not one, but two in a row! Nice job Chris.
Great vid of Hiroshima. I was there in 64 as a 13 year old and it was even more incredible as it has only been dropped 19 years earlier and it was even eerier than you can imagine as the city had not yet rebuilt.
HOW did you EVER LET HER GO! She is a doll.
Ranges of emotions
This channel is low key kind of amazing. I love the music, writing and overall quality that goes into this. I feel like I’m watching an Anthony bourdain video.
I think I can just listen to Ellen talking for the whole day... love the accent and voice. Why not invite her to the abroad in Japan podcast? Could be fun with Pete
Two real people in as many videos? I can't deal with that.
We gotta find some imaginary ones next.
Late to the party, but fantastic series. More Ellen in the future. She is fantastic.
Bring Ellen back!
People say all English girls are ugly, this one seems to be an exception.
@@nolliebagsShe had a short cameo in yesterday's Abroad in Japan stream! I think she's working behind the scenes of JAJ Nonstop North
I’ve visited Hiroshima for the first time this week and have to say, it’s the most underrated city I’ve been to yet. It’s tied with Kyoto for my favorite city in Japan . The people here are so gracious and helpful and friendly. Quite a different vibe from Tokyo and Kyoto, kinda reminds me of back home New York. Enjoyed the video! Great suggestions :)
CHANNEL UPGRADE: CGI Natsuki and Risottoro replaced by real person Ellen. Green screen is still looking great though. Keep up the wonderful work.
Saving the okonomiyaki economy one order at a time.
Say that 5 times fast.
I’ve been in Miyajima last Thursday it was so satisfying to see those deers
If he had asked Natsuki to sum up the view it’s would have been “Justice beautiful”
FYI there's actually an okonomiyaki restaurant in London called Abeno, so if Ellen ever feels nostalgic she could go and check it out :)
I came here to say that! I love Abeno (which does Osaka style okonomiyaki). I think Pete mentioned it on the Abroad in Japan podcast, but I guess that was after this video was recorded.
Yes it's very very good :)
Tried Miyajima at late night. Street looks exactly like the scene in Spirited Away. Magical
Haha I live in hiroshima right now, and I love going hiking at miyajima and the last time that is exactly what I thought too! Especially when you see the boat coming across all lit up, looks like the spirits coming and going!
Anyone noticed Chris looks like a discount Robert Downey Jr
Discount Johnny Depp
He is iron man
@@skonsk23 was
more like leonardo dicaprio
Cast IronMan
Hey Chris! Thanks to this video I added Hiroshima to my trip and now, having returned, it was one of the best places I've been. I had the best ramen and gyoza there, and Miyajima was stunning. Unfortunately they started renovations on the main attraction right after this video so the gate is all covered up, but the shrine itself and the surroundings are amazing. I can also recommend the "folklore" museum to anyone who visits, it's on a quiet street to the southwest. There's some interesting history in there and a great place to just sit and rest a while. Momijidani park is also stunning, although we were so tired that we only saw a bit of it. If/when I return to Japan next, I might need to go there again.
"a real person" everyone else was CGI
You know for sure a dish is legit if its preparation involves a blowtorch.
Ever had creme brulee? Best custard ever, and it's... MADE USING A BLOWTORCH! =*[.]*=
@@Raycheetah Sort of. In my experience, the only thing the blowtorch is used for is creating sugar glass on top of the custard
@@sonicfan2651 Without the blowtorch, a creme brulee is just a custard. ='[.]'=
yea i love me a "blow"torch
You know it has good nutritional propane
Heads up to any Brits watching this, there is an Okonomiyaki restaurant in London, called Abeno!
I also had it in a restaurant in Birmingham, called Kyoto Sushi and Grill, and it was delicious!
I loved Miyajima! I was there in July 2019. Spent the night at a wonderful ryokan. After the daytrippers head back to Hiroshima, the place is fantastic. They illuminate the Torii until 11:00 pm and you can walk almost the whole way out to it. Gorgeous!
Those deer ate my map, a whole sized map that was rolled up and a bus timetable too
Oh deer
"Hold my pizza for me, peasant girl" - Chris 2019
いつも楽しく見ています！
Nice stickの回は笑いすぎて涙が出ました😂
Thank you for visiting my hometown Hiroshima! I really miss Okonomiyaki...
My American husband and I are enjoying your videos and your British accent almost every night. I used to live in Australia and am still speaking British-like English according to my husband. I sometimes miss British accent but your voice stays in my ears at least 3 hours after watching and I love it!!
これからも楽しみにしていますので、コロナに負けずに面白いビデオお願いします！
4:50
"You know something's good if it uses a blowtorch"
My dabs would agree with you.
I'm loving the casual Chris Okano in the background pretending he doesn't know you... lol
Time stamp?
@@quintenvana the part where they eat okonomiyaki
@@quintenvana 4:24
I was lookin for this comment 😂
Finally we get to meet the British Accent Manufacturer that Ryotaro and Kazu smuggle their accents from.
I love all of the comments about people’s experiences with the deers 😂
Hiroshima and Miyajima were the highlights of 2 of my trips to Japan. A really lovely city and Miyajima is just absolutely stunning ❤
Dude, your content is "Travel Channel" quality, keep it up, cheers! from Puerto Rico!
I think it's even better. You can taste the genuineness. On TV channels, content like this feels fake and rehearsed.
One of my favorite channels, definitely. Algún día llegamos allá jaja 🇵🇷
From an A-Bomb to pizza vending machines. The Japanese will is unbreakable.
because Japanese are super hardworking.Reason they always stand up.
I did this trip about 8 years ago at the start of my travels. I live in Vietnam now and this is still one of the stand out memories. What a day of solitude and emotion.
Miyajima the Island with the deer and red torii gate was quite the best.
7:13 that's a brilliant shot :D so much attitude in that deer!
There's an Okonomiyaki place in London called Abeno that is really good 👍
Is that the one at Leicester Square? I love it
It's well expensive compared to Japan though...
I bet its pricey ! Wish we had more Japanese restaurants in the uk . Such fantastic food .
@@NeutralAtJSP Almost every restaurant in London that isn't terrible or Fish'n'Chips is expensive - unless it's far outside the normal tourist range. We found that restaurants in Highgate were actually cheaper for their good quality, simply because they were mostly frequented by locals.
There's a Doner place south of Washington Square in Manhattan, in a student kind of area. They cost twice as much as in Vienna. Actually sandwiches in Europe are all over the place and half the price as in the US and twice as good. I don't get it. Supermarket prices are similar. Oh wait, this is about Japan. Well that crap not a Margherita pizza was $9 or £7.40.
I'm Japanese, but it was a very interesting video. Thank you. I hope this video will let you know more about Hiroshima, Japan. Thank you to everyone who watched this video
Ellen was a spectacular guest! Very much enjoyed watching you guys together. Hiroshima did get me a bit emotional, and I can’t wait to try real okonomiyaki someday!!
It wouldn't be an A.I.J video without desperate attempts at puns
The Miyajima torii was one of my favourite things in my two times travelling to Japan, it's so beautiful
Admittedly my life has gotten away from me a bit and I have not been able to keep up with your uploads lately over the last couple months, but I am here a few days late to watch this one. I absolutely LOVE the way your videos are entertaining as well as educational. I love learning. I also cannot get enough of your voice, ever. It's so calming for my anxiety. I am so thankful for you doing what you do Chris. Thank you for just being you. You're a blessing.
Hey Chris, I've watched every single one of your videos. Your content is super engaging, funny and informative. To me it just feels like I'm having a chat with a friend and he's telling me all of his adventures across Japan.
In three months I'm travelling to Japan and I've been rewatching some of your Japan-tips videos and I just want to say: thank you it has saved me a shit ton of time doing research on google.
Sometimes I think people just ask you for advice, but they don't really take the time to praise the effort you put in your videos, but I'm not going to be one of this kind.
You are doing a great job, keep it up!
I am italian and that pizza vending machine made me scream internally. Your videos are always beautiful nonetheless
Half of the world's so-called "pizza" makes an Italian scream internally (and sometimes externally), so no biggie there.
Apparently the vending machine is designed in Italy! An Italian person is responsible for it!
@@AbroadinJapan Oh well i hope it tasted ok, it didn't look bad. It's more the concept of it being machine-made that baffles me.
My Nonni would say vaffanculo to this machine for sure, regardless if it were made in Italy or not 😂
Italy invaded japan and pizza party in charge jk sorry if it offends any one
Only in Japan could you have a box of free pizza cutters pointed out and not have them all stolen or have that drawer pissed/pooped in.
Well in my country no one will stole cutters. But can't promise for the machine 🤣 Since someone tried to stole an ATM once 🤣🤣🤣
I honestly find Chris such a breath of fresh compared to other CZcamsrs of a similar size. There is no doubt in my mind that you are putting out some of the best travel content on YT, and yet compared to so many others you are so down to earth, and are exactly the same sarcastic British sod you've always been. There's no gloss and overdone production, with complicated production teams (I know this series is slightly different) or crazy drama. it's just one guy, making the best videos he can about his time in Japan, and getting better and better over the years. Dude, your videos remain a breath of fresh air, and are the only ones that I get genuinely excited to watch when they ping up on my phone while I'm at work. Just keep doing what you are doing my man, for it is truly great work!
It's as beautiful as I remember it. I lived in Iwakuni back in the mid 70's and spent a lot of time in Miyajima and Hiroshima!!!!
I had my first visit to Hiroshima last year and knew the Peace Museum was a must-visit, especially as an American. There's no way to properly explain the feeling I had as I went through the museum. I was expecting strong feelings, but I didn't expect to break down as soon as the second room. I was crushed. But I wouldn't ever take it back if I could - it's an essential teachable moment and something everyone in the world should experience once.
Then you can imagine how the prisoners of Japanese soldiers felt.
@ Grubby bum Sad how you equate civilians who had no part in the war to war prisoners.
@@@grubbybum3614 The topic here is about the A bombings, that caused great human suffering. Not just for the victims but also for many future generations due to the radiation poisoning, What have they done to deserve this? why should the future generations pay? they are just like you and me, or your future children/grandchildren..
Yet I am not surprise to read you comment, I can tell you are an American . Because I have done enough research and read enough opinions on this topic and what I find is that most Americans justify this horrifying crime implying they (Japanese people) deserved it by bringing up other issues/topics. The other issues have place and time for discussion, but why ignore this one? And I haven't justified anything.
Targeting civilian populations with nuclear weapons, for example in Nagasaki, where the bomb exploded above a school, is such an inhuman act. The intentional killing of civilians using nuclear weapons in truth is a war crime. The US also violated the Geneva protocol which prohibits the use of asphyxiating, poisons or other gases, materials or devices in wars. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is a war crime, which the United States of America should have been tried for it. But then the winner writes the history.
P.S I am neither a Japanese nor an American, Just someone who questions humanity.
the world Within I agree with you that it’s not fair for innocent civilians to be killed but at the same time it was the only way to stop the war.
Same man. I just got home from Japan a few days ago and I couldn't help but fill with sadness and watery eyes. I think I held my tough guy act together as well as possible considering.
", Do it not like an idiot.". How I talk to my friends.
広島市民としては、こんなに近くに来てくださってありがたいです😊
しかも、4ヵ月前💦
お会いしたかった😭
ribaundojyou
自分以外に見てる方が居るとは
自分も広島出身ですがすごく分かりやすくご飯も美味しそうでお好み焼きが恋しくなったw
で deひ hi さん。
最近見始めました😊
Shogo Ueoka さん。
お好み焼き美味しいですよね😋
When you realized the one guy sitting next to them eating silently is Chris Okano himself!
I'm still waiting for the Hydrator from Back To The Future that turned mini pizza's into huge fresh pizza's.
Chris: Thanks for all the time and effort you put into editing and composing your videos. They are really great!
Aaaaah I remember Miyajima before smartphones came along, its deer and oyster restaurants (there was one with oysters growing in a tank!) without tourists trying to get a selfie with an uninterested deer, all those yonks ago. Simpler and better times
美味しいものは、世界共通ですね。😊
And honestly man,you are just living the dream...
A dream that I(and admittedly many others) can hope to live one day.
The ladies are coming in quick Chris XD
Epic
I enjoy her energy. Makes me smile ☺️
i will travel to japan in winter for first time! so happy
the reverse shot at 4:37 really tripped me out for a second
I highly recommend staying one night in Miyajima. After the last ferry leaves, the islands gets super empty and it is really so much better. You can also wake up early to enjoy the island before the first ferry arrives.
Great video btw!
chris and girl have chemistry, i ship them
I would hope friends of 9 years have some level of chemistry
@Uncle Eidolf That's a pretty bold conclusion to come to after only watching a 10 minute video
@@polygon2745 Indeed, these kinds of comments are very creepy.
@@alainportant6412 OK, but that's a very weird thing to post in the comments of their video.
Please don't ship real life people....
As a Czech I found out that the building which survived the blast was designed by Jan Letzel which was Czech architect :)
We've been blessed with another video 👏🏻 Can't wait to visit all these sights one day
6:46 dear o dear
Edit: Wait a minute, I see you got there first, fair play
Thanks so much for this, Chris - went to Hiroshima a few weeks ago on a day trip from Kyoto and had some okonomiyaki - all done on your recommendation, loved it!
You can get okonomiyaki in the uk. The best place for it is the small Japanese Resturant in Brixton Village in London (end of Victoria line).
I went to Hiroshima and Miyajima last October, it was so beautiful
Always a delight, man. Love all your videos!
9:13 “Do it not like an idiot.” 😂
Nice motto for entire humanity actually.
We loved how beautiful Hiroshima is
You look like a Bond villain in your pic. 10/10
I'm excited, so I'm leaving a comment below as instructed.
Ellen is so charismatic and British...and well British, I guess pretty too
I visited Hiroshima for a weekend this summer during my two-month internship in Kyoto. It is the most breathtaking city I've ever seen. Okonomiyaki is my favorite food. I'd recommend the bar Sam's Cafe 13; it's adorned to the nines in American paraphernalia and once inside, you're presented with a menu that has beers from all around the world. You can't miss it, it has a huge American flag on the outside.
I've been a fan of Abroad in Japan and watching all of Chris's videos for about 2 to 3 years now. I even went so far as to try my damnedest to learn at least some Japanese, for the dream is to one day go there. But at least when I watch this show I feel like a part of me is already there. Thanks Chris ✌
Did you ever make it to Japan?
When I was in Miyajima a deer came up to my friend and took a nap right out of his pocket and ate it. Best thing I’ve ever witnessed.
I went to Miyajima with my girlfriend a few weeks ago, it was an awesome time. Along with Hiroshima, we went during a big festival and there was so much to do! You have to take multiple days to see some of this stuff and the restaurants available. Good stuff, mate.
Wow what a *explosion* of excitement
平和が一番
A tip for anybody planning on walking/hiking up Mount Misen(which is worth it), Take the Daishoin Route up/down. The Momiji Dani Route is rough going with parts being very steep.
Well I went the Omoto route up and Momiji routes down for exactly those reasons. Prefer nature over sights and they delivered, I didn't meet ANY people on the Omoto route! Amazing views, nice and exciting climb. Except for the fact that I was close to dying of thirst and heat and I wondered how many days it would take people to find my body lol.
In the end, just take the ones that fit's you most (they have tags like nature, sights, etc. on the map legends).
There's just one rule to follow: under no circumstances (if physically avoidable) take the lift!
@@vocassen Haha we had the same experience with the lack of hydration and not coming across anybody on the entire hike up. Tons of money to be made for anybody hauling up a couple of coolers with water bottles since there isn't anything when you reach the top, atleast not when we visited.
@@MrGc6asl Hm when I was there I had the impression the Central path was more busy since there were a lot of people. Could have been using the lift though so not sure anymore. Ya totally underestimated the heat and water needed. There was water supplies on a shrine/hut just below the main platform, but since I visited the top first and they only sold some nasty rehydration solution I bought that lol
5 mins later I had proper water. Who would have known.
All in all really amazing experience, sad that most (natives) simply use the lift alone. They are missing 3/4 of it...
@@MrGc6asl Ah that reminds me, some sources said the lift was broken/not in use at one point so no water was sold at the top, could be that you visited at that time?
I'm in Hiroshima now and this has been really useful and entertaining! Thank you!
Chris, thank you for introducing us to Okinomiyaki. We popped into Okinomimura and were.. overwhelmed. Nothing is more confusing than watching your food being piled high in front of you, and then being handed a spatula with no further explanation.. But it was delicious. So much so we returned the following day. Cheers man and keep up the good work!
chris, hi from tx., your friend is a looker, the deer were nice, and we all love your work in the iron man movies.
Ellen reminds me of Hayley Atwell, which is definitely a compliment.
I love how the intro always has this retro anime feel the music, the text, I love it 😂
You have no idea how excited, i have never once been this excited. So excited right now
我が街、広島の宣伝をありがとう☺️
I really recommend going to the Shukkeien Garden too, e.g. after visiting the Peace Museum. It is a stunning landscape garden within a short walking distance from Hiroshima castle. The castle itself has an interesting exhibition in English in case you are into Japanese history. In the shrine in front of the castle, you can buy English omikuji, which I didn't find in a lot of other places.
On Miyajima, I actually saw a sign saying "take care of your passport, the deer eat paper"... They tried to eat my bag instead. Also, I can recommend going there at high as well as low tide. Both have their own magic. You can walk through and around the torii at low tide and see the size of it from close-up.
Yeah the deer on Miyajima don't mess around. Especially during rut. I had a buck mug me for my sandwich in the plaza by the ferry last week. Antlers hurt.
Been following the series and I must say every place you've been to is a real sight!