What kind of sightseeing can you do in Hiroshima? - PyCon JP 2025
Hello! I’m Nishimotz, Chair of PyCon JP 2025. This note is day 37 of my #100-day challenge.
PyCon JP 2025 will be held at the Hiroshima International Conference Center from September 26 (Fri) to 28 (Sun), 2025. Two days of conference, and the last day will be development sprints.
Why not plan a trip to slowly enjoy Hiroshima in conjunction with this event where you can interact with Python community members from all over the country and the world? In this article, I’ll introduce a travel plan I created on my own, centered around PyCon JP 2025. I hope others will write detailed information about each of these!
🧳 Model Plan: 8-Day Hiroshima Stay
🗓 September 23 (Tue・Holiday) 《Pre-arrival Day 1》
Autumn of Culture and Crafts: Kumano Brush Festival and Hiroshima City Exploration
- Travel from Haneda to Hiroshima Airport
- Kumano Town “Brush Festival” (brush memorial service, hands-on experience, food stalls), a traditional autumn equinox event
- Check out trendy sweets and the latest souvenirs at Hiroshima Station building “Minamoa・Ekie”
https://www.instagram.com/kumanofudematsuri/p/DK1ETuESCY0/ https://www.fudematsuri.jp/ https://www.minamoa-ekie.jp/
🗓 September 24 (Wed) 《Day 2》
Quietly Savoring Hiroshima Through City Sightseeing
- Peace Memorial Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome (also check out the PyCon JP venue location!)
- Observatory at Orizuru Tower
- Stroll and café time at Hiroshima Gate Park
- Enjoy gardens and art at Shukkeien Garden and museums
- Evening: Network with the local community at “Sugoi Hiroshima” (check on connpass)
https://www.orizurutower.jp/ https://shukkeien.jp/ https://gate-park.jp/ https://great-h.connpass.com/event/
🗓 September 25 (Thu) 《Day 3》
Miyajima Sightseeing (Full Day)
- Itsukushima Shrine, Great Torii, gourmet food and shopping in the shopping district
- Enjoy spectacular views on the Misen Ropeway
- Stand-up paddleboard experience too
https://miyajima-ropeway.info/ https://www.asoview.com/leisure/11/location/are0340900/
I also wrote about Miyajima’s Machiya Street before. https://note.com/24motz/n/n55ad8fc5f8bb
🗓 September 26 (Fri) 《Day 4》
PyCon JP 2025 Opening
- Registration, keynote, session participation
- Evening: official party or volunteer meetups
🗓 September 27 (Sat) 《Day 5》
PyCon JP Day 2
- Sessions, exhibitions, poster presentations, etc.
- Evening: networking with people you met at the venue
🗓 September 28 (Sun) 《Day 6》
PyCon JP Development Sprint (All Day)
- Contribution and hackathon-style activities
🗓 September 29 (Mon) 《Day 7》
Choose Your Activity Day
- Cycling on Onomichi・Shimanami Kaido
- Feel the history and sea of the former Navy at Etajima
- Healing time with rabbits at Okunoshima (Rabbit Island)
- Autumn flowers and nature walk at Wakunaga Garden
- Sake brewery tour (Saijo area, Higashihiroshima City)
- Shimose Art Museum (noted as one of the world’s most beautiful museums)
- For sports fans: Mazda Stadium or Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
- Pilgrimage to game and anime holy sites too
https://garden.wakunaga.co.jp/ https://etajima-kanko.com/ https://www.takeharakankou.jp/feature/usagi/top https://simose-museum.jp/
🗓 September 30 (Tue) 《Final Day》
Choose Your Activity Day・Trip Finale
- Mazda Museum (Hiroshima City Minami Ward) - Reservation required
- Hiroshima City Environment Bureau Naka Plant (garbage processing facility) tour (some require reservations), a contemporary art-like facility that’s also talked about as a movie filming location
- Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima (Ujina area) G7 Summit related exhibitions, seaside stroll
- Evening: Final flight (20:10〜20:25) to Haneda
https://www.mazda.com/ja/experience/museum/ https://dive-hiroshima.com/explore/3185/ https://www.princehotels.co.jp/hiroshima/informations/g7_photo/
Summary
The theme of PyCon JP 2025 is “Gather Python Pieces.” That includes not just technology and knowledge, but all the “pieces” of people you meet in Hiroshima, experiences, and moments that remain in your heart. In addition to learning and meeting people, experience Hiroshima’s autumn with all five senses. Please plan your own week!
Note: I know about some events and facilities but haven’t been to them myself. Please check official websites to confirm whether the dates listed in this plan are business days (visiting days, event days). Information about PyCon JP 2025 tickets and distant travel support is being prepared. Please wait for announcements on the official website. https://note.com/24motz/n/n8828bcad687a