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Hiroshima Castle

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Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle

by Hotcurrie

Perth, Australia

June 26, 2006

Best of IgoUgo Built in 1589, totally destroyed in the 1945 A-Bomb blast and rebuilt in 1958, as far as having that "History Oozing From The Walls" feeling this is the poor cousin of Japans castles, however Hiroshima Castle still has plenty to offer.Hiroshima ...Read more






    • There are a few interesting things to see in the castle grounds as you are making your way to castle itself:

    As you enter through the "Niromaru" (second Compound) and before you cross the bridge you will notice a eucalyptus tree on the left—this tree actually survived the 1945 A-Bomb blast. It is not alone however, there is another as you cross the bridge: a willow like tree on the right, and a third in the centre of the main compound.

    The ruins of Imperial General Headquarters from when the Castle was a Military post in the 1890s, are close to the steps leading up to the castle entrance.

    Stone blocks impressed with the family seal of the person who built the wall can be found with some effort.

    The Hiroshima Castle is a 20 minute walk N.E. from the Peace Museum and at only ¥360 for adults and ¥180 for Kids its worth a visit. Close

    From journal Sightseeing Japan