Fudoin Temple is one of Hiroshima's most important older buildings, known for a main hall that survived the atomic bombing and preserves medieval Zen temple architecture. Its quiet precinct feels far removed from the city's better-known peace memorial circuit.
The temple rewards travellers who want Hiroshima history beyond 1945, without ignoring that year. It is a little outside the central sightseeing loop, so allow transport time and visit with the expectation of calm rather than spectacle.