Hiroshima Curry Bread Laboratory specialises in karepan – bread dough filled with rich curries and fried. The exterior is crisp, with a savoury centre. There are a range of curries to choose from, including slow cooked beef, a tangy tomato-based curry, and the regular pork and potato curry. It’s a simple but satisfying start to the day. The sandwiches are also worth picking up – we love the smoked duck sandwich, and the classic egg sandwich to saveas snacks for later.  

At Uluru, daytime drinking is very much the point – open from 9am to 5pm, it’s ideal for a mid-afternoon stop. Counter seating only, with a relaxed, drop-in feel. The menu is impressively vegetable-forward (many dishes naturally gluten free), paired with a strong natural wine list. Order the Uluru-yaki – loaded with kale and finished with a heavy dusting of parmesan. Stay for one, maybe two, then move on. 

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum presents the impact of the atomic bombing through personal stories, artefacts and carefully structured exhibits. It’s direct and often confronting with recreations and artefacts from the time. Allow at least a couple of hours and take breaks where needed as the content gets heavy. Pair it with a walk through the nearby Peace Memorial Park and the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims for proper reflection.

Archive Coffee Roasters Hiroshima is a relaxed, modern café with an unfussy vibe – nothing over stylised but with a sense of calm and plenty of seating if you want to linger. Coffee is well balanced and straightforward, with cakes and special treats on the menu like kasiki ice cream, a Tokyo-based ice cream and wine shop that specialises in fruit and tea flavours.