What to See in Hiroshima
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
Commonly known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the memorial is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
The memorial park is dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.
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Hiroshima Castle
Also known as Carp Castle, the castle was built in the 1590s by the feudal lord Mori Terumoto.
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Shukkei-en
This historic garden dates back to 1620 and makes for a peaceful walk in the middle of the city.
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Mitaki-dera
Set on a hill surrounded by a forested valley, this stunning temple and its surroundings make for a great escape from the city.
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The Gates of Peace
Ten glass gates donated to the city on the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
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Flame of Peace
One of the peace monuments in the memorial park. The monument resembles two hands pointing up to the sky and the flame represents the desire…
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Hiroshima City Forestry Park
The Insectarium presents the largest number of live insects in Western Japan. Also, there are about 500 butterflies.
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Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims
The concrete monument commemorates all the people killed by the atomic bomb in 1945.
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Okonomi-mura
This food theme park contains 26 restaurants and each of them serves the traditional dish called okonomiyaki in a slightly different way…
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Hiroshima Station
Hiroshima Station is a major railway station in Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company.
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Hijiyama Park
If you're looking for a place to hang out, this park makes for a relaxing spot in the city. It's forested and surrounded by the river.
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Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
This large and beautiful Shinto shrine was originally built in 1869 at a different location but just like the rest of Hiroshima, it was…
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Hondori
A large commercial area around the Hondōri street which suffered heavy damage in 1945.
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Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
Formerly known as Mazda Building, this 13-storey tower features a viewing platform on the top floor. Come here to enjoy views of the city.
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Hiroshima Museum of Art
Founded in 1978, the museum presents European paintings as well as Japanese ones. Its main focus is the French Romantic period.
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Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
The memorial hall was built in 2002 by Kenzo Tange to commemorate the victims of the nuclear attack.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in central Hiroshima, Japan, dedicated to…
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Central Park
The locals come here for cycling or jogging. The open area is quiet and peaceful, so head here if you want to calm down for a second.
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Pond of Peace
This 17 meters wide and 70 metres long pond surrounds the Cenotaph so that it looks like it's floating.
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Fudo-in Temple
This temple offers the "ultimate healing experience". You can relax in a quiet environment and attend morning devotional service.
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