By nadawalk

Take a captivating 2-hour walking tour through the Minami district of Hiroshima in this 4K HDR video, offering a peaceful and historically rich journey through one of the lesser-known areas of this iconic city. The walk begins at Minami-machi 6-chome and is filmed with cinematic quality using an iPhone 12 Pro Max and DJI Osmo Mobile 6, capturing the quaint charm and subtle details of the neighborhood on a quiet afternoon on March 5, 2025.

As the video unfolds, viewers are taken along the remains of an embankment that hints at the area's wartime past. Notably, the walk features the backside of a house built on the remnants of this embankment, showing how the layers of history remain embedded in the everyday life of Hiroshima. Near Sendabyo Park, more remnants are explored, including old infrastructure like the Koryo Onsen Public Bath, now just a memory of a community gathering place.

Historical monuments add depth to the experience, such as a bronze statue of Senda Sadaaki and the Peace Tower, a monument marking Japan's victory in the Sino-Japanese War. Other highlights include the Minamimachi Nakadori Shopping Street, Minami Central Market, and unique local touches such as a rare wooden electric pole and several friendly street cats dotting the route.

Food lovers will appreciate scenes from Beijing cuisine restaurant Tairyu and the local favorite Hana Okonomiyaki. The Western-style architecture of some old residential houses adds architectural flair to the neighborhood. The walk concludes at the Former Hiroshima Army Clothing Depot, a building steeped in historical significance.

This video is a must-watch for travelers and history enthusiasts alike, providing a tranquil yet immersive experience of Hiroshima’s Minami area—a mix of the historic, the domestic, and the ever-evolving streetscape of modern Japan.