The Rest House is located on the premises of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It was originally built as the Taishoya Kimono Shop in March 1929. The building had been used as a fuel distribution station during the later part of WWII when fuel was scarce. On August 6, 1945, when the bomb exploded, the roof was crushed, the interior destroyed, and everything consumable burned except in the basement. 36 people were killed in the building, although one person miraculously survived in the basement.

Here you can also find a gift shop where you can buy different Hiroshima memorabilia and souvenirs. It is also a helpful tourist information center where you can take a brief rest from the hectic pace of the city.

Tora-no-Ana is a comic book shop located in Ote-machi. It specializes exclusively in manga comics and manga-related items. Inside you can find a wide range of comic books in Japanese as well as in English. The shop is known by the name “Tora” as well.

The Hondori Street Shopping Arcade is Hiroshima’s main shopping area. It is a busy and stylish covered street mall. Here you can find anything from clothing and jewelry to gifts and souvenirs. It is a great place to shop or to just browse.

If you find yourself traveling in Japan, you must visit an electronics giant such as DeoDeo. Its head office is located in Kamiya-cho, as well as its flagship store. Inside you will get lost among the many rows of electronics that display computer hardware, software, camera equipment and other gadgets.

Nagasaki-ya is a mega souvenir store for tourists. It offers a wide range of local products and crafts that make great gifts for your friends and family. Here you can find Momiji manju, a local specialty, which is the most popular item in the store. It is a maple-leaf-shaped confectionery with a delicious filling.

Tokyu Hands is a big department store that specializes in hobby products and lifestyle-related items. The special thing about this department store is that it has unique products that you can find only in Japan. You can visit Tokyu Hands to find travel products and gear as well.

Danbara is a two-floor shop offering mostly art, antiques and accessories. The first floor has textile products, while the second floor is filled with a wide range of collectibles, including antique masks and old books, as well as Japanese-style ceramic and glassware items. If you are looking for great original gifts, Danbara is one of the best places to visit.