Oct. 23, 2023: Today, the sky was clear, and our ship arrived at Hiroshima in the morning, the most anticipated destination of this cruise trip. The pilot boat accompanied our ship into the port with a welcoming water show, which was very nice. Once again, we chose to embark on a self-guided tour. Upon disembarking, we purchased a day pass for sightseeing, which included bus fare and a ferry ticket to Miyajima Island.

Taking a tram to Miyajima Pier, we then boarded a ferry for a fifteen-minute journey to Miyajima. The island is renowned for Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During high tide, the shrine gate ⛩️ appears to float on the water's surface. Unfortunately, it was low tide upon our arrival, and the shrine gate's pillars were still visible.

Our first culinary adventure involved trying the local specialty, grilled oysters, which, to our disappointment, were average and didn't suit our palates. Raw oysters remained our preference. Conversely, the grilled squid was quite delightful. We then ventured uphill to Momijidani Park, although the maple leaves had only begun to change color, lacking the vibrant hues we had anticipated. Descending, we continued our quest for street food, indulging in skewers of grilled meat, grilled squid, and some grilled mochi balls. Finally, we treated ourselves to some ice cream, constituting our lunch. Another notable feature of the island is its wild deer, akin to those we encountered in Nara Park a few days earlier. However, the deer here were less mannered and would boldly snatch food from tourists. Throughout the meal, we had to fend off the wild deer constantly.

Inside Itsukushima Shrine, we were greeted by a serene and enchanting atmosphere. After purchasing tickets, we wandered around the shrine grounds. As the tide gradually rose, the shrine ⛩️ seemingly floated on the water, presenting an increasingly breathtaking sight. With the island bustling with tourists, we opted not to linger for too long instead of catching the ferry and tram back to Hiroshima. Thankfully, the day pass we had purchased for buses and ferries spared us considerable inconvenience, facilitating our boarding and disembarking.

Boarding the tram to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, we beheld the only preserved Atomic Bomb Dome. Located directly at the epicenter of the atomic bomb explosion, the dome remarkably withstood the blast with minimal damage, remaining upright. While we had intended to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the lengthy queue dissuaded us. Instead, we spent some time at the nearby Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial Hall, which was thoughtfully constructed.

Initially, we had planned to sample Hiroshima-style fried noodles in the city center. However, after an unsuccessful search, we hurried back. Near the station, we enjoyed a satisfying and affordable meal at a Japanese chain restaurant, relishing a bowl of noodle soup and tempura.

十月二十三日：今天晴空万里，广岛是这次游轮行中最期待的地方，我们还是自游行。下船后买了一日游的联票，包括公交车以及去宫岛的船票。先乘坐有轨电车去宫岛码头，然后又坐了十五分钟的渡轮来到宫岛。岛上有世界遗产名录的严岛神社，高潮时，神社门⛩️就像浮在水面上。我们刚到时，正好是低潮，神社门柱还都露底。岛上另一特色是野鹿，有点像几天前在奈良公园看到的，不过这里的野鹿比较不文明，会抢游客的食物。

我们先尝试当地特色烤生蚝，但觉得一般，并不适合我们的口味，生蚝还是生的好吃。烤鱿鱼倒是不错。然后就上山去红枫公园，但红枫还刚刚开始变色，几乎没什么颜色。下山后就继续在街上找吃的，要了几串烤肉，烤鱿鱼，还有烤的小圆子最后再来一个冰淇淋，算是当午餐了。吃的时候不停地躲野鹿。

岛上的严岛神社里面非常美，买票进去走一圈看了一下，那时开始涨潮了，神社⛩️慢慢开始有点浮在水中的感觉，越来越漂亮。岛上游客相当多，我们没在岛上呆太久，就坐渡轮和有轨电车回广岛。我们这次幸好买公交渡轮一日通，省了不少麻烦，上下车方便很多。

乘坐有轨电车来到广岛和平纪念公园，目睹了唯一保存的原爆圆顶。因为原子弹爆发中心正好在圆顶建筑的上空，它收到冲击波最小而生存下来。想去广岛和平纪念博物馆看，但因排队太长而放弃，就在附近的原爆受害者纪念堂待了一会儿，纪念堂修建的很不错。

原本还准备在广岛商业街中心尝试一下他们的炒面，走了一圈没找到，就匆匆赶回去。在车站附近一家日本连锁店里吃上一碗汤面和天妇罗等，又是价廉物美的一顿。