HIROSHIMA FAMILY ADVENTURE
[ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND
TEENS]

TIPS

• The registration fee is required on top of the normal ticket fee and is a one-time payment for new climbers. In addition, this fee includes shoes, chalk, harness and rope rental.
• Sunday morning has special ‘Climbing Club’ sessions for kids from 9am-11am.
• Every Friday, the entrance fee for women is half price!

ASA ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Asa Zoological Park is located only 20 minutes from Hiroshima city and has over 1,500 animals for you and your family to see. Specifically, you’ll find penguins, elephants and tigers as well as many other popular creatures. Built in 1971, the park covers a huge area of 25.6 hectares. Since it is one of Hiroshima’s largest parks, we recommend spending a whole day here enjoying the animals, parks, playgrounds and picnic areas. For a 500 yen admission ticket, this a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. There are also restaurants and plenty of areas for snacks and ice creams along the way.

Location: Asacho Dobutsuen, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima 731-3355, Hiroshima Prefecture

Hours: Open 9am-4:30pm (closed Thursdays)

Zoo Leaflet (in English): http://www.asazoo.jp/en/about/English_Leaflet_2016.pdf

HIROSHIMA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

On a rainy day, the Hiroshima Children’s Museum is an excellent indoor option for families. In addition to two floor of various science activities for kids to enjoy, there is also a planetarium and access to the children’s library. Furthermore, entrance is absolutely free (excluding the planetarium, which costs 250 yen for kids and 510 yen for adults). Throughout the year, the museum hosts special workshops about various science subjects. However, these are typically in Japanese.

Location: 5-83 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 730-0011

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Closed Mondays.

TIPS

• During weekdays, the earlier Planetarium showings are often booked-up by school parties. It’s best to aim for later show in the afternoon.
• We recommend eating before your visit before your visit as there is no cafe or restaurant at the museum.

MARINA HOP

Marina Hop is an outdoor shopping mall with open-air terraces, restaurants and a mini-amusement park. Soccer enthusiasts can play futsal at the Mizuno Futsal Plaza and there’s also an area to rent paddle boats and kayaks. For a bird’s-eye view, visitors can ride the ferris wheel for 400 yen. Afterwards, for a sea-view, visitors can take the ferry to the island of Miyajima. The ferry departs several times a day and takes approximately 25 mins. If you are seeking a relaxed atmosphere in particular, the Marina Hop is the perfect place to spend a few hours on a warm day.

Location: 4-14 Kanon shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima

DINING IN HIROSHIMA WITH KIDS

PARCO DELLA PACE

Parco Della Pace is a tasty Italian restaurant located close to the Peace Memorial Park. In addition to a variety of pastas and pizzas, you’ll find a wide array of drinks and deserts. It’s also vegetarian and child friendly and gets fantastic online reviews for its food and service.

Location: 1-5 Dohashicho, Naka-ku, Naka, Hiroshima 730-0854, Hiroshima Prefecture

Hours: Opens 5:30pm – late

KEMBY’S BREW PUB

KeMBY’s Brew Pub is an American bar and grill located close to the Peace Memorial Park. Established in 1999, this pub offers hearty foods and drinks at a reasonable price. Also, the friendly and helpful staff speak English. In addition to serving homemade burgers, pizza, BBQ meats wings and much more, KeMBY’s has a great ambiance for a family meal in Hiroshima. KeMBY’s also provides a vegetarian menu.

Location: 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051, Hiroshima Prefecture

Hours: 12:30pm-11:30pm

KANAK INDIAN IZAKAYA & DINING

Kanak is a kid-friendly restaurant serving delicious Indian food. Following a big morning of exploration, we recommend digging into the all-you-can-eat rice and naan for lunch. Additinally, there are 11 types of curry on offer here, including 2 seafood dishes and 4 vegan dishes. If you come in the evening, Kanak also has several izakaya-style options for dinner. The friendly staff at Kanak can also speak both English and Japanese.

Location: 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051, Hiroshima Prefecture

Hours: 12:30pm-11:30pm