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A major tourist attraction situated in the center of Hiroshima city, with easy access.
Hiroshima Castle was built in 1589 by Terumoto Mori, known as one of the five dignitaries of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The castle is located in the center of Hiroshima city, famous as a major tourist attraction with easy access. The Castle Tower is a gallery, exhibiting Japanese swords and armor. From the top floor observatory, the cityscape of Hiroshima expands. The Omotegomon (main gate) and Taiko-Yagura (turret with a drum) that were destroyed in the fire from the atomic bombing were restored in 1990 and provide a beautiful view. The cherry blossom is in full bloom in the spring and bustling with cherry blossom tourists.
There is also Hiroshima Gokoku shrine, where the Hiroshima Toyo Carp (baseball team) pray for victory, within the Hiroshima Castle grounds. The Omamori (Japanese talisman) and Omikuji (fortune telling slip) with carp motifs are popular.
Surrounded by a moat, take a slow-moving sightseeing cruise to appreciate the city's unique appearance and the stunning view of the castle reflected on the water. There are many sites of interest that can be enjoyed from the boat such as the stone wall that was damaged by the fire from the atomic bomb, the trees that have survived the blast to this date.
The exterior of Hiroshima castle.
In the spring the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Inside the castle tower is a gallery.
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Walking into Hiroshima Castle isn't just about admiring a castle; it feels more like reading the history of the city.
**Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine**, located within the castle grounds, is where the Hiroshima Toyo Carp hold their annual prayers for victory. It also has super-cute carp-themed charms and fortune slips that baseball fans definitely shouldn't miss. Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine stands on the former site of Hiroshima Castle, and its current buildings were relocated here after the atomic bombing.
Hiroshima Castle is surrounded by a moat. If you have enough time, I highly recommend taking a sightseeing boat and slowly enjoying the view of the castle tower reflected on the water. The perspective is completely different from the view on land. Along the way, you can also see stone walls bearing traces of the atomic bombing and trees that were exposed to the blast yet have survived to this day, letting you enjoy the scenery while reflecting on the years this city has lived through.
I really like Hiroshima Castle. It isn't as lively as Osaka Castle or as magnificent as Himeji Castle, but it has a greater sense of peace and history. Here, you can slow down, take a walk, snap some photos, and experience Hiroshima's unique charm. ❤️
Even though the current main keep was rebuilt in 1958, there are still lots of historical items and documents preserved inside. There's also a coin-operated telescope and a souvenir coin machine on the top floor.
You can go up to the top floor of the main keep and get a great view of Hiroshima city.
The autumn leaves here are beautiful, and there’s something to enjoy in every season.
The castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb but was later rebuilt to look like the original. Inside the main keep, there's a museum focused on samurai culture. The view from the observation deck on the 5th floor is fantastic.
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