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Hiroshima: Things To See & Do
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Peace Memorial
Park
This UNESCO World Heritage
Site immortalizes the first offensive use of nuclear weapons in history.
The park is centred on the iconic Industrial Promotion Building, which
was itself at the epicentre of the blast in 1945. The Park contains,
among other memorials, a Museum showing the direct effects of the bomb,
a Cenotaph containing a list of all those killed by the explosion
(either immediately or from its longterm effects), and the Atomic Bomb
Memorial Mound containing the ashes of those never identified after the
catastrophe.
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Opening
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Open daily from
8:30am to 6pm from March to November, 8:30pm to 5pm from
December to February. Last admission to the Inner Garden is 4pm, the
Outer Garden is 4:30pm. |
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Pricing:
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Adult: JYP 50;
Children: JPY30 |
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Hiroshima Castle
Despite its
impressively medieval appearance, the proud castle seen today is
actually a copy of the original 16th century castle, which was
completely destroyed by the atomic explosion. It is however an almost
perfect reproduction of the original, and rather fittingly houses a
museum covering both the city's history and the Japanese feudal system.
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Opening
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Open daily from
9am to 4:30pm (5:30pm from April to September). |
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Pricing:
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Entry to Castle
grounds is free. Entry to Tower: Adults: JPY 320; Children:
JPY160 |
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Contact: |
(082) 221 7512 |
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Hiroshima City
Museum of Contemporary Art
Set on a hill overlook
the city is this striking museum designed by renowned Japanese architect
Kurokawa Kisho, which houses some of the most latest works from Japan's
leading contemporary artists and trend-setters, including such big names
as Okamoto Taro, Aimitsu and pop artist Yokoo Tadanori.
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Opening
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Open Tuesday to
Sunday from
10am to 5pm (7pm in July & August) |
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Pricing:
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Admission:
Adults: JPY 320 |
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Shukkei-en Garden
First
created in the 1600s by a tea ceremony master, this tiny garden is
literally meant to be a landscape garden in miniature, as the ponds,
bridges and trees are cleverly laid out to make the garden seem larger
than it really is. Though the garden itself was completely destroyed by
the atomic blast in 1945, it has been completely recreated. It is best
appreciated by strolling around the lake along a circular path provided
specifically for that purpose. The garden is located just next to the
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
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Opening
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Open daily from
9am to 5pm (6pm from April to September). |
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Pricing:
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Admission to
Shukkei-en Garden Only -
Adults: JPY 250;
Children: JPY120.
Combination
ticket for Shukkei-en Garden & Hiroshima Prefectural Art
Museum: JPY600. Concessions available. |
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Miyajima
One of the most famous scenes of Japan is located on, or rather just
off, this sacred island. It is the home of the famous
Itsukushima Shrine and its massive red toji gate, which is at its most
scenic at high tide when it appears to float on the water. The gate is a
very popular photography subject, but the island also offers plenty of
lovely scenery, especially for those willing to climb Misen, the
island's highest mountain. At its foot is the Daisho-in temple, while
nearby is the Senjokaku hall, a massive pavilion built on the orders of
Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1587.
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