Hiroshima

Top choice in Paraguay


This place has top-notch Japanese food and is a deserved local favorite with unbelievable udon, super sushi and tempting tofu dishes. Food fit for a Japanese crown prince.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Paraguay attractions

1. Sambadromo Carnaval

0.72 MILES

The Sambadromo (Carnival parade ground) is along Av Costanera, which is Encarnación's main strip for nightlife. Outside of Carnival season it is used for…

2. Former House of Stroessner

0.84 MILES

The former house of dictator Alfredo Stroessner is now a private university just behind the bus terminal.

3. Escalinata San Pedro

0.98 MILES

A Gaudí-esque ornamental stairway in a residential neighbourhood at the far end of Av Costanera.

4. Andresito Statue

2.63 MILES

Pride of place on the Posadas costanera goes to this huge stainless-steel sculpture of Guaraní provincial strongman Andrés Guacarurí (Guazurary), looking…

5. Costanera

2.63 MILES

In the afternoon, the costanera comes alive with joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, mate sippers, hot-dog vendors and young couples staring at Paraguay…

6. Palacio del Mate

3.19 MILES

While it sounds like it should be interesting, unfortunately the Mate Palace is a fail with just a couple of display cases housing decorative gourds and…

7. Ita Cajón

16.5 MILES

The former Jesuit quarry has now been turned into a pleasant park. The Jesuits removed the stone by hammering along fault lines until the rock broke,…

8. Trinidad Ruins

16.85 MILES

Spectacular ruins, with the red-brown stone of the church contrasting strongly with the flower-studded green grass and surrounding hillscapes. Unlike at…