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Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle, sometimes called Carp Castle, is five stories tall and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. There is a shrine on the grounds, as well as one main gate. Hiroshima developed as a castle town, whereby the castle was both the physical center of the city and the source of its prosperity.
Built in 1589 by the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto, Hiroshima Castle was an important seat of power in Western Japan. It was spared the destruction that many other castles met during the Meiji Restoration, and survived into the modern era. Unfortunately, like the rest of the city, Hiroshima Castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945.
Rebuilt after the war, Hiroshima Castle's wooden exterior makes it a reconstruction with a considerable semblance of authenticity. Inside the castle is a small but informative museum on Hiroshima's history, Hiroshima Castle, and Japanese castles in general.
Gate to Castle Grounds
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Hours and Fees
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| Hours: | 9:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 on weekdays from Dec to Feb)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time. | | Closed: | December 29 to January 2 | | Admission: | 360 yen |
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Popularity of Hiroshima Castle:
Users who have been to Hiroshima: 961
Users who have been to Hiroshima Castle: 3902nd of 5 most visited sights in Hiroshima.
50th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
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Hotel and Ryokan
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Backpackers Hostel K's House Hiroshima
Only 8 min walk from JR Hiroshima sta. Bed from 2,500yen. No curfew, cozy lounge, communal kitchen, internet, bicycle rental.
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Hotel Flex
A stylish budget hotel in Hiroshima. From 5,275yen.
5min walk from JR Hiroshima Station.
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